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109-hconres-502 109 hconres 502 To correct the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5682. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-11 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40] CA R R000487 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Corrects the enrollment of H.R. 5682 (Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006, United States Additional Protocol Implementation Act). 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z  
109-hconres-503 109 hconres 503 Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Ninth Congress. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-11 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1] MN R G000536 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on Friday, December 8, 2006, or Saturday, December 9, 2006, and the Senate adjourns on any day from Friday, December 8, 2006, through Wednesday, December 13, 2006, they stand adjourned sine die (or until the time of any reassembly called by the leadership of each chamber if warranted by the public interest). 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z  
109-hconres-504 109 hconres 504 Calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur. International Affairs 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] CA D L000551 50 Urges the League of Arab States to: (1) declare the systematic torture, rape, and displacement of Darfurians a genocide; (2) pass a resolution to support and accept U.N. peacekeepers to enforce the ceasefire, protect civilians, and ensure access to humanitarian assistance in Darfur; and (3) work with the United Nations, the African Union and the United States Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan, Andrew Natsios, to bring about peace and stability to Darfur, the refugee camps, and along the Chadian border. 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z  
109-hr-6420 109 hr 6420 Tax Exempt Hospitals Responsibility Act of 2006 Taxation 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] CA R T000188 0 Tax Exempt Hospitals Responsibility Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny a tax exemption to medical care providers (i.e., tax-exempt charitable or teaching hospitals) that fail to adopt and carry out policies for providing medically necessary care to low-income individuals without health insurance; (2) deny a tax deduction for contributions to such providers; and (3) impose excise tax penalties on such medical care providers for failing to provide medically necessary care to low-income uninsured individuals, for overcharging for such care, and for failing to make certain disclosures to patients and the public relating to medical care and pricing. 2022-02-03T05:31:12Z  
109-hr-6421 109 hr 6421 Stockholm and Rotterdam Toxics Treaty Act of 2006 Environmental Protection 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] OH R G000210 2 Stockholm and Rotterdam Toxics Treaty Act of 2006 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to provide for the implementation of three international environmental agreements: (1) the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs Convention); (2) the Protocol on Persistent Organic Pollutants to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP POPs Protocol); and (3) the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (PIC Convention). Prohibits the manufacture, process, distribution for export, use, or disposal of specified Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue or amend rules related to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in order to comply with the provisions of the POPs Convention or the LRTAP POPs Protocol. Requires a notice and comment procedure regarding the addition of a new chemical to the POPs Convention or the LRTAP POPs Protocol. Allows the Administrator to issue regulations concerning such chemicals, including prohibiting their use to protect human health and the environment in a manner that achieves a reasonable balance of social, environmental, and economic costs and benefits. Requires the Administrator to publish: (1) a decision regarding the treatment of any new source categories that are not already listed under the Clean Air Act as major source categories; (2) notice of the development of action plans under the POPs Convention; and (3) a decision on whether to promulgate regulations for newly listed POPs or the status of a rulemaking if the Administrator has not made a decision about such POPs. Requires the President to consult with and report to Congress before consenting to bind the United States to an amendment of the POPs Convention. Requires the Administrator, in cooperation with the Secretary of State and the heads other federal agencies, to participate in international efforts concerning PO… 2019-11-15T21:17:38Z  
109-hr-6422 109 hr 6422 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C> 206(a)(1) to reflect the actual costs of living in various regions of the country and to bring the minimum to a fair wage that can support federal workers and contractors and their families. Labor and Employment 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] GA D M000523 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise minimum wage provisions to require: (1) payment of an hourly wage (or salary equivalent) sufficient to enable a full-time worker to cover housing, food, childcare, transportation, and healthcare expenses for a family of four based on regional or municipal cost-of-living standards; (2) an additional amount to enable such worker to obtain any fringe benefits not provided by the worker's employer; (3) annual cost-of-living adjustments to such wage levels; and (4) wage increases for federal and contract workers proportionately equal to congressional pay raises. Makes these requirements applicable to wages paid in the Northern Mariana Islands. 2020-02-10T16:51:21Z  
109-hr-6423 109 hr 6423 To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and to offset the cost of payments to States and counties under such Act, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2006-12-08 2006-12-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. House Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] OR R W000791 6 Amends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act of 2000 to extend the Act through FY2007. Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to temporarily accelerate the effective date (makes withholding effective for 2007) for the imposition of certain withholding on payments made by federal, state, and local governments for property or services. Excludes during such period payments to: (1) businesses that employed fewer than 50 employees during the preceding taxable year; and (2) state and local governments. 2022-02-03T05:30:52Z  
109-hr-6424 109 hr 6424 Save Affordable Housing and Health Care Facilities Act of 2006 Finance and Financial Sector 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42] CA R M001139 1 Save Affordable Housing and Health Care Facilities Act of 2006 - Declares that the maximum dollar amount limitation on commitments to guarantee loans for special risk insurance fund and general insurance fund purposes under the National Housing Act shall be continued for FY2007 at a rate for operations not exceeding $45 billion. Amends the National Housing Act to increase from 275,000 to 300,000 the aggregate number of insured home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners authorized under the Act. 2019-11-15T20:53:54Z  
109-hr-6425 109 hr 6425 Safe Babies Act of 2006 Families 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] FL R R000435 4 Safe Babies Act of 2006 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to require the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to award a grant to a national early childhood development organization to establish a National Court Teams Resource Center to: (1) promote the well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers and their families; (2) help prevent the recurrence of abuse and neglect of children; (3) promote timely reunification of families or other successful permanency outcomes for maltreated infants and toddlers in foster care; and (4) select, and provide assistance to, local Court Teams created to achieve those goals. Sets forth organization selection criteria and application requirements, including assurance that at least one qualified judge will serve as Judicial Leader of each Court Team receiving assistance. Requires the Center to: (1) develop materials to guide judges in the decision-making process regarding, and to train Court Teams in the appropriate care for, maltreated infants and toddlers; (2) develop a database to track the progress of and to evaluate such Teams; and (3) provide information to communities and courts seeking to adopt the Court Teams approach. Requires Center assistance to each Team to include: (1) direction, coordination, oversight, training, and technical assistance; and (2) providing a Local Community Coordinator to serve as a resource of child development expertise. 2021-04-20T20:38:01Z  
109-hr-6426 109 hr 6426 To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide for a sequestration on December 31, 2009, to eliminate the actual budget deficit for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 1 Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to require a sequestration on December 31, 2009, of an amount equivalent to the actual amount of the deficit (if any) for FY2009, as determined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prescribes a general formula for mandatory permanent reduction of each account of the United States, with specified exceptions, under such a sequestration. Exempts from such a sequestration specified accounts, including: (1) Social Security benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA); (2) tier I railroad retirement benefits; (3) Medicare benefits under SSA title XVIII; (4) certain federal retirement and disability benefits; (5) certain federal administrative expenses; (6) certain veterans' life and disability insurance programs and the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account; and (7) certain automatic spending increases under the National Wool Act and the special milk program. Prescribes formulae for partial reductions for: (1) foster care and adoption assistance programs under part E of SSA title IV; (2) veterans' medical care; (3) specified federal retirement programs; (4) specified veterans' programs, including pension and education benefits; (5) military health and retirement funds; (6) federal civilian and military pay; and (7) certain Commodity Credit Corporation cash payments. Requires reductions under any sequestration order in the federal matching rate for state administrative costs under the child support enforcement program of SSA title Authorizes a state, when a sequestration is in effect, to reduce each weekly benefit payment made under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970. 2018-02-03T17:38:27Z  
109-hr-6427 109 hr 6427 To increase the amount in certain funding agreements relating to patents and nonprofit organizations to be used for scientific research, development, and education, and for other purposes. Commerce 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4] IA R L000111 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Increases to 15% (currently 5%) of a government-owned contractor-operated facility's annual budget, for facilities with annual budgets of less than $40 million, the amount of money from royalties or income earned during any fiscal year from a patent for a subject invention under a funding agreement that a nonprofit organization can keep for scientific research, development, and education consistent with the research and development mission and objectives of the facility. 2022-02-03T05:28:41Z  
109-hr-6428 109 hr 6428 To authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out certain elements of the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. Water Resources Development 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] LA R B000072 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out the following elements of the hurricane and storm damage reduction project, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, in accordance with the Chief of Engineers' reports of August 23, 2002, and July 22, 2003: (1) the Houma Lock; and (2) the Reach H-3, Reach J-2, Bush Canal floodgate, Point aux Chene floodgate, Reach H-2, Reach J-3, Reach J-1, and Placid Canal. Directs the Secretary to credit the cost of design and construction work carried out by the non-federal interest before the date of the partnership agreement toward the non-federal share of the cost of such elements upon determining that the work is integral to those elements. Makes the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the Houma Navigation Canal lock complex and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway floodgate features that provide for inland waterway transportation a federal responsibility. Requires: (1) the Secretary to maintain the Houma Navigation Canal at dimensions at least equal to those of the lock; and (2) the lock feature to be implemented under an exclusive partnership agreement. 2022-02-03T05:30:30Z  
109-hr-6429 109 hr 6429 Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006 Taxation 2006-12-08 2006-12-21 Became Public Law No: 109-445. House Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-45] CA R B001228 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006 - Treats payments made to a family member before June 1, 2007, by a charitable foundation on behalf of any firefighter who died in the October 2006 Esperanza Incident in southern California as related to such foundation’s exempt function (and thus tax-exempt) if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula which is consistently applied. 2023-01-31T21:12:50Z  
109-hr-6430 109 hr 6430 Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act Immigration 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity. House Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] IL R M001138 1 Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to direct the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to establish a State Driver's License and Identification Card Enrollment Program to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen who produces a U.S. or Canadian driver's license or identification card meeting requirements of this Act to enter the United States from Canada without providing any other documentation or evidence of citizenship. Requires Program implementation by December 31, 2009. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, prior to such implementation, to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen to enter the United States from Canada if the individual can demonstrate U.S. or Canadian citizenship. 2020-02-10T16:49:07Z  
109-hr-6431 109 hr 6431 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve the Change In Scope Request submitted by Family HealthCare Network to the Bureau of Primary Health Care on December 8, 2005. Health 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21] CA R N000181 0 Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve the Change in Scope Request submitted to the Bureau of Primary Health Care on December 8, 2005, by Family HealthCare Network (requesting a change in the scope of a specific grant by adding surgical services for the Counties of Tulare and Kings, California). 2019-11-15T21:17:39Z  
109-hr-6432 109 hr 6432 To provide a clarification with respect to the Mississippi River and Tributaries project. Water Resources Development 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. House Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] MO R E000172 3 Declares that: (1) the 2.5% interest rate used in the 2006 Revised Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement 2 recommending construction of the closure of the gap in the mainline levee system for the Mississippi River and Tributaries project located at the south end of the New Madrid floodway and considered in the authorization for the closure is the appropriate interest rate; and (2) construction of the closure is a non-separable and integral element of the project. 2020-02-14T19:14:24Z  
109-hr-6433 109 hr 6433 Lebanon Reconstruction and Stabilization Act of 2006 International Affairs 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] CA D F000030 0 Lebanon Reconstruction and Stabilization Act of 2006 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Lebanon's reconstruction and stabilization. States that such assistance shall be implemented through the Department of State's Office of Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization and in strict compliance with all provisions of law that prevent U.S. assistance from being provided to foreign terrorist organizations. Expresses the sense of Congress that at least $15 million for each of FY2007-FY2011 should be made available to encourage civic engagement, democratization, rule of law, and political party strengthening activities. 2019-11-15T21:08:08Z  
109-hr-6434 109 hr 6434 To amend the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004 to authorize the establishment of Integrated Border Inspection Areas at the Blue Water Bridge connecting Port Huron, Michigan, and Point Edward, Ontario, Canada. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity. House Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] MI R M001150 0 Amends the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004 to authorize the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency, to establish Integrated Border Inspection Areas on each side of the Blue Water Bridge connecting Port Huron, Michigan, and Point Edward, Ontario, Canada. 2020-02-10T16:49:07Z  
109-hr-6435 109 hr 6435 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. Taxation 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] CO D U000038 3 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2012 the tax credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. 2019-11-15T21:49:35Z  
109-hr-6436 109 hr 6436 Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act Water Resources Development 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] NM D U000039 0 Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act - Amends the Colorado River Storage Project Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project. Establishes in the Treasury a Reclamation Water Settlements Fund. Authorizes the Secretary to request a transfer from the Fund to implement a congressionally approved settlement agreement that requires the Bureau of Reclamation to plan, design, and construct: (1) water supply infrastructure; or (2) a project to rehabilitate a water delivery system to conserve water or a project to improve environmental conditions associated with or affected by an existing reclamation project. Authorizes the Secretary to design, construct, operate, and maintain the Project in substantial accordance with the draft environmental impact statement prepared by the Bureau for the Project. Authorizes the Secretary to construct, operate, and maintain specified Project facilities to provide for the delivery of San Juan River water to the city of Gallup, New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, and the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Approves the agreement among New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, and the United States setting forth a stipulated and binding agreement signed on April 19, 2005. Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into that agreement to the extent that it does not conflict with this Act; and (2) prepare a hydrographic survey to identify and quantify any historic or existing diversion or use of water by the Navajo Nation from the San Juan River Basin. Establishes in the Treasury the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund. 2019-11-15T21:25:42Z  
109-hres-1104 109 hres 1104 Providing for a severance payment for employees of leadership offices and committees of the House of Representatives who are separated from employment solely and directly as a result of a change in the party holding the majority of the membership of the House. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by voice vote. House Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] MI R E000092 1 Provides for severance pay to committee and leadership staff of the House of Representatives displaced by a change in majority party status. Requires continuing payment of eligible displaced House staff members, upon application to the Chief Administrative Officer, at his or her respective salary for up to 60 days following separation from employment or until he or she becomes otherwise gainfully employed, whichever is earlier. Declares eligible for such severance pay any individual who: (1) is separated from employment with a House committee or a leadership office solely and directly as a result of a change in the party holding the majority of the membership of the House; and (2) was an employee of the committee or leadership office involved, before separation, for at least 183 days (whether or not service was continuous). 2022-02-03T05:28:11Z  
109-hres-1105 109 hres 1105 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 102) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12] FL R P000586 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 102) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007. 2022-02-03T05:31:37Z  
109-hres-1106 109 hres 1106 Articles of Impeachment against George Walker Bush, President of the United States of America, and other officials, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Government Operations and Politics 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] GA D M000523 0 Calls for the impeachment, trial, and removal from office of George Walker Bush, President of the United States, Richard Cheney, Vice President of the United States, and Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor to the President and current Secretary of State, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth specified articles of impeachment to be exhibited to the Senate. 2019-11-15T21:34:14Z  
109-hres-1107 109 hres 1107 Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1] MN R G000536 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Orders the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 2018-02-03T08:47:55Z  
109-hres-1108 109 hres 1108 Appointing a committee to inform the President. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] OH R B000589 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. 2018-02-03T08:47:55Z  
109-hres-1109 109 hres 1109 Honoring Physicians for Peace for its efforts to foster peace and diplomacy throughout the world, and paying tribute to the life and achievements of its founder, Dr. Charles E. Horton, on the occasion of his death. International Affairs 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] IN R B001149 0 Honors Physicians for Peace for the important work it has performed on behalf of humanity. Pays tribute to the life and achievements of the founder of Physicians for Peace, Dr. Charles E. Horton, and commends Physicians for Peace for carrying on its efforts in the wake of Dr. Horton's death. 2019-11-15T21:08:08Z  
109-hres-1110 109 hres 1110 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should express public support for the workers' rights and protection provisions of China's "Draft Labor Contract Law" and repudiate efforts by some United States corporations and their representatives in China to diminish such rights and protection provisions. International Affairs 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] CA D W000738 32 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) instruct the U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and the U.S. Trade Representative to send a letter of support for the workers' rights and protection provisions of China's "Draft Labor Contract Law" to the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC); and (2) publicly repudiate the efforts of some U.S. corporations to weaken or obstruct the workers' rights and protection provisions of such Law. 2021-09-29T19:30:53Z  
109-s-1 109 s 1 Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act Commemorations 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] FL R M001162 6 Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act - Provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Margaret Thatcher in recognition of her dedication to the values of free markets and free minds. 2022-02-03T05:26:14Z  
109-s-2 109 s 2 Trade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 0 Trade Complaint and Litigation Accountability Improvement Measures Act or the Trade CLAIM Act - Amends the federal judicial code to grant the Court of International Trade exclusive jurisdiction of any civil action commenced by a petitioner requesting de novo review of a U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) decision concerning the enforcement of U.S. trade rights. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to revise requirements concerning the enforcement of U.S. trade rights with respect to presidential authority and the responsibility of the Trade Representative. Permits the Trade Representative to take further action to enforce U.S. rights, based on the Trade Representative's monitoring, when a petitioner considers that the actions of a foreign country in implementing a measure have not been satisfactory. 2022-02-03T05:26:03Z  
109-s-26 109 s 26 Northern Appalachian Economic Development Commission Act of 2006 Economics and Public Finance 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 1 Northern Appalachian Economic Development Commission Act of 2006 - Establishes the Northern Appalachian Economic Development Commission to provide advisory strategic guidance and coordination and grant assistance in support of economic development, community development, and natural resource conservation in the Northern Appalachian region in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Authorizes each affected state to designate local development districts to receive such assistance. Requires the Commission to develop an integrated development strategy for the region. Authorizes the Commission to approve grants to states, local development districts, and public and nonprofit entities for economic development projects in the region. 2022-02-03T05:30:24Z  
109-s-28 109 s 28 Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act Immigration 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11741-11742) Senate Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] MN R C001057 0 Northern Border Travel Facilitation Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to direct the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to establish a State Driver's License and Identity Card Enrollment Program to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen who produces a U.S. or Canadian driver's license or identity card meeting requirements of this Act to enter the United States from Canada without providing any other documentation or evidence of citizenship. Requires Program implementation by December 31, 2009. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, prior to such implementation, to permit a U.S. or Canadian citizen to enter the United States from Canada if the individual can demonstrate U.S. or Canadian citizenship. 2018-02-03T18:59:39Z  
109-s-30 109 s 30 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any U.S. agent or attorney, in any federal investigation or criminal or civil enforcement matter, from demanding, requesting, or conditioning treatment on the disclosure by an organization (or affiliated person) of any communication protected by the attorney-client privilege or any attorney work product. Prohibits a U.S. agent or attorney from conditioning a civil or criminal charging decision relating to an organization (or affiliated person) on one or more specified actions, or from using one or more such actions as a factor in determining whether an organization or affiliated person is cooperating with the government. Numbers among the actions a U.S. agent or attorney may not use as a charging decision condition or a cooperation-determining factor: (1) any valid assertion of the attorney-client privilege or privilege for attorney work product; (2) the provision of counsel to, or contribution to the legal defense fees or expenses of, an employee of the organization; (3) entry into a joint-defense, information-sharing, or common-interest agreement with an employee of the organization if the organization determines it has a common interest in defending against the investigation or enforcement matter; (4) the sharing of relevant information with an employee; or (5) a failure to terminate an employee's employment, or otherwise sanction an employee, because of the employee's decision to exercise his or her constitutional rights or other legal protections in response to a government request. Prohibits a U.S. agent or attorney from demanding or requesting that an organization or an affiliated person not take any such action. 2022-02-03T05:32:50Z  
109-s-4111 109 s 4111 Louisiana Water Resources Projects Act of 2006 Water Resources Development 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 0 Louisiana Water Resources Projects Act of 2006 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out: (1) the Bayou Sorrel Lock and, conditional on a favorable report, the Port of Iberia, Louisiana, navigation projects; (2) the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, hurricane and storm damage reduction project; and (3) a program for ecosystem restoration, Louisiana Coastal Area, including modifications needed to five critical ecosystem restoration features due to the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Establishes: (1) the Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Protection and Restoration Task Force; and (2) a Louisiana Water Resources Council within the Mississippi River Commission. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a plan for protecting, preserving, and restoring the coastal Louisiana ecosystem; (2) establish a coastal Louisiana ecosystem science and technology program; (3) study, design, and construct a type A regional visitors center in the vicinity of Morgan City, Louisiana; and (4) conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for navigation improvement at Vidalia, Louisiana. Authorizes appropriations to: (1) support the relocation of Port of New Orleans deep draft facilities; and (2) the Assistant Secretary to provide relocation assistance to private businesses. Modifies a flood control project for the Ouachita River and tributaries and directs that the Ouachita River Levees remain a component of the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project. Modifies: (1) the public access feature of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System, Louisiana project; and (2) projects at Red River Waterway, the Calcasieu River and Pass, and East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. 2018-02-04T01:57:00Z  
109-s-4112 109 s 4112 Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006 Taxation 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11742) Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 2 Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax Clarification Act of 2006 - Treats payments made before June 1, 2007, by a charitable organization by reason of the death, injury, wounding, or illness of any firefighter in the October 2006 Esperanza Incident in southern California as related to such organization’s exempt function (and thus tax-exempt) if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula which is consistently applied. Protects private foundation making such payments from the penalty tax on self-dealing. Excludes payments for firefighters made by charities or foundations under this Act (or by federal, state, or local governments) from the gross income of the recipient. 2019-11-15T21:54:03Z  
109-s-4113 109 s 4113 A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territories and Indian tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine. Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 12 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include territories and Indian tribes as eligible grant recipients (or reaffirm such eligibility) under the programs to: (1) address the manufacture, sale, and use of methamphetamine; (2) aid children in homes in which methamphetamine or other drugs are unlawfully manufactured, distributed, dispensed, or used; and (3) address methamphetamine use by pregnant and parenting women offenders. 2018-02-04T01:57:13Z  
109-s-4114 109 s 4114 Generics First Act of 2006 Health 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] WI D K000305 0 Generics First Act of 2006 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exclude from coverage under the Medicare part D prescription drug program all nongeneric (brand name) drugs unless no generic drug has been approved, and the brand name drug is determined to be medically necessary. 2019-11-15T21:54:03Z  
109-s-4115 109 s 4115 Effective Physician Assistance for Drug Treatment Act Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 3 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Effective Physician Assistance for Drug Treatment Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow a medical practitioner who dispenses narcotic drugs to individuals for maintenance or detoxification treatment to treat up to 100 patients at any one time (currently, limited to 30) after submitting a notification of need and intent to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 2018-02-04T01:57:33Z  
109-s-4116 109 s 4116 A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, to clarify the scope of provisions relating to applicable rates of interest and other charge limitations. Finance and Financial Sector 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] AR D L000035 1 Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to applicable rates of interest and other charge limitations in connection with interstate bank mergers. Sets 17% per annum, or such lower limit as the state legislature may impose, on the maximum interest, discount points, finance charges or fees that may be charged in a state, until judgment, in any loan or credit sale or on any note or other evidence of debt issued to or acquired by any person (other than an insured depository institution) engaged in the business of lending, or of selling or financing the sale of personal property, upon establishment in the state of a branch of any out-of-state insured depository institution. Includes among such persons any person or entity engaged in the business of providing cash advances or loans to a consumer in exchange for the consumer's personal check or share draft, or personal authorization to debit the consumer's transaction acount, in the amount of the advance plus a fee. Includes also any such person or entity that provides such a cash advance or loan in exchange for holding title or means of access to personal property pending repayment of the obligation. 2018-02-04T01:57:38Z  
109-s-4117 109 s 4117 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006 Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11745-11746) Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006 - Repeals title II of the Real ID Act of 2005. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) establish by regulation minimum standards for acceptance of state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards by federal agencies; (2) establish a negotiated rulemaking process before publishing such standards; and (3) award grants to states to assist them in conforming to such standards. Prohibits federal agencies from accepting state-issued driver's licenses and personal identification cards after specified deadlines unless such identification conforms to the minimum standards promulgated under this Act. 2019-11-15T21:56:37Z  
109-s-4118 109 s 4118 Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act Environmental Protection 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11747) Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 2 Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act - Amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to repeal provisions authorizing the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modify the frequency of submitting toxic chemical release forms. Requires the Administrator to establish the eligibility threshold regarding the use of a form A certification statement under the Toxic Release Inventory Program at not greater than 500 pounds for nonpersistent bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals. Prohibits the use of such form with respect to any chemical of special concern identified by the Administrator. Prohibits the Administrator from implementing the proposed rule dated October 4, 2005, to revise requirements under such Program. 2018-02-04T01:57:48Z  
109-s-4119 109 s 4119 A bill to clarify the tax treatment of certain payments made to homeowners by the Louisiana Recovery Authority and the Mississippi Development Authority. Taxation 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 0 Sets forth a special rule for the tax treatment of amounts received by a taxpayer from the Louisiana Recovery Authority or the Mississippi Development Authority for the repair or reconstruction of such taxpayer's primary residence due to hurricane damage in 2005. 2019-11-15T21:54:03Z  
109-s-4120 109 s 4120 Harriet Beecher Stowe House Special Resource Study Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 0 Harriet Beecher Stowe House Special Resource Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Brunswick, Maine, to evaluate: (1) the national significance of the House and surrounding land; and (2) the suitability and feasibility of designating the House and such land as a unit of the National Park System. 2020-01-29T20:28:33Z  
109-s-4121 109 s 4121 A bill to provide optional funding rules for employers in applicable multiple employer pension plans. Labor and Employment 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 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.) Allows an employer participating in an eligible multiple employer plan to elect to have the pension plan treated as having spun off such employer's allocable portion of the plan's assets and liabilities to an eligible spun off plan. Specifies the employer's liability with respect to the spun off plan, which shall be in lieu of any other liability to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) or to the applicable pension plan. Excludes such spun off plan from the funding requirements of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 until at least January 1, 2017. Provides that the employer maintaining such plan is liable for ongoing contributions to the eligible spun off plan as required before amendments made by such Act. Applies the third segment rate (the rate of interest based on the corporate bond yield curve taking into account only bonds maturing after 20 years) to such plan in lieu of the interest rate otherwise used. Provides that the liability of the employer if such plan terminates shall be determined in accordance with the assumptions and methods described under this Act. Makes employers not making an election under this Act liable to the PBGC in an amount equal to the fractional portion of the adjusted unfunded benefit liabilities of such plan as of December 31, 2005, determined without regard to any adjusted unfunded benefit liabilities to be transferred to an eligible spun off plan. Applies this Act to a single employer pension plan that: (1) was established in the State of Alaska on March 18, 1967; and (2) as of January 2, 2005, had two or more contributing sponsors, at least two of which were not under common control. 2018-02-04T01:58:04Z  
109-s-4122 109 s 4122 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006 Native Americans 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11749-11789) Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 3 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.Provides for: (1) enrollment of qualified Indians in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA), as well as Medicare under SSA title XVIII and Medicaid under SSA title XIX (as under current law); and (2) related payments to Indian Health Programs and Urban Indian Organizations operating in the state.Replaces the Urban Health Programs Branch with a Division of Urban Indian Health. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service and Indian tribes and tribal organizations, to consolidate certain existing programs into a new program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare for Indian tribes. Establishes the National Bipartisan Indian Health Care Commission to: (1) establish a study committee to study the extent of Indian health services needs; (2) review and analyze the study committee's report; and (3) make recommendations to Congress regarding the delivery of federal health care services to Indians. Reauthorizes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act through FY 2016. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary to establish the Native American Health and Wellness Foundation.Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (SCHIP) to conform with this Act. 2022-02-03T05:11:03Z  
109-sres-630 109 sres 630 A resolution allowing the senior Senator from Kentucky to reassign the Henry Clay desk when serving as party leader. Congress 2006-12-08 2006-12-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11554-11555; text as passed Senate: CR S11554; text of measure as introduced: CR S11790) Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends S. Res. 89 (106th Congress) to allow the assignment of the Henry Clay desk to the junior Senator from Kentucky upon the request of the senior Senator from that state if the senior Senator is serving as party leader. 2018-02-03T18:51:58Z  
109-sres-631 109 sres 631 A resolution urging the Government of Sudan and the international community to implement the agreement for a peacekeeping force under the command and control of the United Nations in Darfur. International Affairs 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11825-11827; text as passed Senate: CR 12/8/2006 S11826-11827; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/8/2006 S11790-11791) Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 16 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the principles of the Addis Ababa Agreement and U.N. Security Council Resolution 1706 (2006) concerning Darfur. Declares that the deployment of a United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force under U.N. command is the minimum acceptable international effort to protect the people of Darfur. Supports strengthening the African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Sudan. Calls upon the government of Sudan to: (1) allow implementation of the U.N. support packages as provided for in the Addis Ababa Agreement; and (B) work with the United Nations and the international community to deploy U.N. peacekeepers to Darfur. Calls upon all parties to the conflict to: (1) adhere to the 2004 N'Djamena ceasefire; and (2) respect the neutrality of humanitarian agencies so that relief workers can have access to their beneficiary populations. Urges the President to: (1) continue to work with the international community, including the permanent members of the Security Council, the AU, the European Union (EU), the Arab League, Sudan's trading partners, and the government of Sudan to facilitate deployment of the U.N. peacekeeping force; (2) ensure the ability of any Darfur peacekeeping force to carry out its mandate by providing adequate funding and working with our international partners to provide technical assistance, logistical support, intelligence gathering capabilities, and military assets; (3) work with Security Council members and the international community to develop and impose economic and diplomatic sanctions against the government of Sudan should such government continue to refuse to cooperate with implementation of Resolution 1706 and the Addis Ababa Agreement; and (4) work with Security Council members and the international community to address insecurity in Chad and the Central African Republic. 2018-02-03T18:52:03Z  
109-sres-632 109 sres 632 A resolution urging the United States and the European Union to work together to strengthen the transatlantic market. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11827; text as passed Senate: CR 12/8/2006 S11827; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/8/2006 S11791) Senate Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] UT R B000382 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports efforts by the United States and the European Union to fulfill commitments made in recent summits to implement all aspects of the United States-European Union Initiative to Enhance Transatlantic Economic Integration and Growth. Calls upon the leadership of the United States and the European Union to identify and eliminate unnecessary regulatory compliance costs and non-tariff barriers to trade and investment at an accelerated pace. Urges such parties at the 2007 United States-European Union Summit to agree to a target date of 2015 for completing the transatlantic market and a study of existing obstacles to creating a transatlantic market that includes estimates of the costs of existing barriers to trade and investment and a timetable for removing those barriers. 2018-02-03T18:52:08Z  
109-sres-633 109 sres 633 A resolution condemning the conference denying that the Holocaust occurred to be held by the Government of Iran and its President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. International Affairs 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11827-11828; text as passed Senate: CR 12/8/2006 S11828; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/8/2006 S11791) Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 3 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the December 2006 conference denying the Holocaust's existence that will take place in Iran under the aegis of the Foreign Ministry of Iran. Calls on the President, on behalf of the United States, to repudiate in the strongest terms such conference and its goal of denying the Holocaust's existence. 2018-02-03T18:52:13Z  
109-sres-634 109 sres 634 A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Tom Carr, Congressional Research Service Analyst, and extending the condolences of the Senate on the occasion of his death. Commemorations 2006-12-08 2006-12-09 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11828; text as passed Senate: CR 12/8/2006 S11828; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/8/2006 S11791) 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.) Honors the life and achievements of Congressional Research Service Analyst Tom Carr. Expresses the Senate's profound sorrow upon the occasion of Mr. Carr's death, and extends heartful condolences to those who survive him: his wife Mary (Mimi), his sons Thomas and John, his mother Carswella, and his 9 brothers and sisters. Expresses the appreciation and respect of the Senate for Mr. Carr's exemplary record as an analyst for Congress. 2018-02-03T18:52:18Z  
109-hconres-501 109 hconres 501 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should submit the Government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement by not later than June 1, 2007. International Affairs 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] NY D I000057 2 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should submit a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement to the government of Iraq by June 1, 2007; and (2) such agreement should address the sovereign rights of Iraq, address the legal status of U.S. personnel in Iraq, and establish primacy and coordinative mechanisms with respect to investigations and operations involving U.S. and Iraqi forces, including civilian police forces. 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z  
109-hjres-102 109 hjres 102 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 2006-12-07 2006-12-09 Became Public Law No: 109-383. House Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] CA R L000274 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded version of the House passed version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B) to extend through February 15, 2007, specified continuing appropriations for FY2007, including activities under the "Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide" account of the Department of Defense. (Sec. 3) Makes funds available, as provided in appropriations Acts for FY2006, including activities under the Food Stamp Act of 1997, and authorizes continuing obligations, for entitlements and mandatory payments under such Acts which are due January 1, 2007, February 1, 2007, and March 1, 2007. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the obligation of funds appropriated for International Space Station Cargo Crew Services/International Partnership Purchases and International Space Station/Multi-User System Support within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). (Sec. 5) Holds to the current rate for operations any amounts made available for civilian personnel compensation and benefits in each federal department and agency that have been apportioned before November 17, 2006. (Sec. 6) Continues appropriations under this joint resolution for federal departments and agencies and related activities at the lowest rate of the House-passed, Senate-passed or previous-year funding levels. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to extend through February 15, 2007, the termination date of any aircraft insurance or reinsurance policy. Extends through such date the immunity of air carriers to liability for thrid party claims arising out of acts of terrorism. Extends through February 15, 2007, the authority of the House Democracy Assistance Commission. Continues in effect through February 15, 2007, specified National Park Service final winter use rules for the 2006-2007 season. Authorizes the transfer to the Veterans Health Administration for medical services of up to $683.97 million of certain … 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z  
109-hr-6406 109 hr 6406 To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Pursuant to section 2 of House Resolution 1100, the text of H.R. 6406 as passed by the House, will be appended to the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] CA R T000188 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Title I: Tariff Provisions - (Sec. 1001) Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to repeal certain expired provisions reducing temporarily the rate of duty on specified chemicals. Subtitle A: New Duty Suspensions and Reductions - (Sec. 1111) Sets forth new duty suspensions through December 31, 2009, for certain: (1) chemicals; (2) rubber or plastic footwear; (3) dyes; (4) aerosol valves; (5) reception apparatus not containing a clock or clock timer (incorporating only am radio); (6) leather footwear and other footwear; (7) 16-inch variable speed scroll saw machines; (8) kashmir (cashmere); (9) articles of platinum; (10) nickel alloy wire; (11) high accuracy, metal, marine sextants, used for navigating by celestial bodies; (12) electrically operated pencil sharpeners; (13) valve assemblies (vacuum relief); (14) seals of polyester fabric bonded over a silicone core; (15) wing illumination lights; (16) exterior emergency lights for airplanes; (17) grass shears with rotating blade; (18) four-piece or five-piece fireplace tools of iron or steel; (19) oysters (other than smoked) in a can; (20) boots; (21) golf bag bodies; (22) filament tow of rayon; (23) parts for use in the manufacture of high-performance loudspeakers; (24) lamp-holder housings containing sockets; (25) staple fibers of viscose rayon; (26) mini DVD camcorders; (27) metal halide lamp; (28) handheld electronic can openers; (29) electric knives; (30) toaster ovens; (31) ice shavers; (32) dual-press sandwich makers; (33) electric juice extractors; (34) open-top electric indoor grills; (35) automatic drip coffeemakers; (36) electric under-the-cabinet mounting can openers; (37) digital camera lenses; (38) color and black and white monitors; (39) 6 V lead-acid storage batteries; (40) footwear with coated or laminated textile fabrics; (41) felt-bottom and lug bottom boots for use in fishing waders; (42) parts and… 2022-02-03T05:31:38Z  
109-hr-6407 109 hr 6407 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act Government Operations and Politics 2006-12-07 2006-12-20 Became Public Law No: 109-435. House Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] VA R D000136 3 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act - Title I: Definitions; Postal Services - (Sec. 101) Amends federal law provisions concerning the Postal Service to add definitions, including the terms postal service, competitive product, market-dominant product, and rates. (Sec. 102) Removes provisions empowering the Postal Service to provide nonpostal services, except that the Postal Service may provide nonpostal services which were offered as of January 1, 2006, subject to a specified review by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) (formerly the Postal Rate Commission, see section 601). Requires the PRC to review each nonpostal service offered by the Postal Service and determine whether that service shall continue and, if so, to designate whether the service shall be regulated as a market-dominant, competitive, or experimental product. Title II: Modern Rate Regulation - (Sec. 201) Directs the PRC to establish a modern system for regulating rates and classes for market-dominant products (all first-class mail, parcels, and cards, periodicals, standard mail, single-piece parcel post, media mail, bound printed matter, library mail, special services, and single-piece international mail). Requires the system to, among other things: (1) include an annual limitation on the percentage changes in rates; and (2) require the Postal Service to provide public notice, and the PRC to provide an opportunity for review of, rate adjustments at least 45 days before implementation. Requires the PRC, as part of the regulations, to establish rules for workshare discounts (discounts provided to mailers for presorting, barcoding, etc.) to ensure that such discounts do not exceed the cost that the Postal Service avoids as a result of workshare activity (with exceptions). Requires the Postal Service to report to the PRC whenever it establishes a workshare discount rate. (Sec. 202) Directs the Postal Service Board of Governors to establish rates and classes for products in the competitive category of mail (priority and expedited mail, bulk par… 2023-03-24T16:27:28Z  
109-hr-6408 109 hr 6408 Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Taxation 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Resources, Education and the Workforce, and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] CA R T000188 0 Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend and modify certain expiring tax provisions relating to education, business investment and economic development, research, health care, environmental remediation, and energy conservation. Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax and other incentives for funding health savings accounts. Medicare Improvements and Extension Act of 2006 - Amends the Social Security Act to extend and modify various Medicare and Medicaid provisions, including provisions relating to physician fee schedules, health care reporting requirements, hospital and medical provider reimbursements for certain medical procedures, Medicare fraud and abuse prevention, and the transitional medical assistance and abstinence education program. Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to offer certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2006 - Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and reduce rate of reclamation fees payable by mine operators to the Fund. Allows certain mine operators to prepay health care premium liabilities to the Combined Benefits Fund. Modifies rules relating to the reimportation of exported tobacco products for personal use. Extends through 2008 tariff duties on ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Allows a tax exclusion of gain from the sale of certain mineral or geothermal interests. Extends the school choice scholarship program for low-income children in the District of Columbia. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on establishing a uniform national database on elder abuse. 2022-02-03T05:31:39Z  
109-hr-6409 109 hr 6409 Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2006-12-07 2006-12-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. House Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] ID R S001148 0 Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to convey specified parcels of federal land to certain counties and cities in central Idaho. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to convey, to the state of Idaho a specified parcel or parcels of BLM land, including roads thereon, for a motorized recreation park. Designates specified parcels of federal land in central Idaho as wilderness areas to be managed as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). Repeals existing law requiring review of portions of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) for possible inclusion in the NWPS. Establishes the Boulder-White Cloud Management Area on federal lands in the Challis National Forest, the Sawtooth National Forest, SNRA, and Challis District of the BLM that are not designated as wilderness areas under this Act. 2022-02-03T05:28:27Z  
109-hr-6410 109 hr 6410 Profit Honesty in Offering Number Emancipation Act of 2006 Science, Technology, Communications 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] NY D A000022 0 Profit Honesty in Offering Number Emancipation Act of 2006 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a provider of telephone exchange service, exchange access, or commercial mobile service from imposing a customer charge for providing for number portability. Authorizes a provider to impose a one-time separate charge in connection with porting a number to or from another provider. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to set the maximum amount of such charge. 2019-11-15T21:17:38Z  
109-hr-6411 109 hr 6411 Jeremy Bell Act of 2006 Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] PA R F000451 0 Jeremy Bell Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit an employer from transferring an employee to another state if the employer knows that such employee engaged in sexual conduct with a minor. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years for violations. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require private or public schools and educational agencies to adopt policies to ensure that all school or agency employees undergo a fingerprint-based check of the national crime information databases and, where possible, a fingerprint-based check of state criminal history databases. 2020-02-10T16:51:21Z  
109-hr-6412 109 hr 6412 Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Promotion Punishment and Prevention Act of 2006 Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2161) House Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] CA R H000528 0 Suzanne Gonzales Suicide Promotion Punishment and Prevention Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the use of any facility of interstate or foreign commerce to teach a person how to commit suicide, or to provide such person with material support or resources in committing suicide, knowing such person is likely to use such assistance to commit suicide. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of not more than five years for violations. Increases the prison term to any number of years or life if a violation results in a death. 2019-11-15T21:34:13Z  
109-hr-6413 109 hr 6413 Sacramento River National Recreation Area Establishment Act of 2006 Public Lands and Natural Resources 2006-12-07 2006-12-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. House Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] CA R H000528 0 Sacramento River National Recreation Area Act of 2006 - Establishes the Sacramento River National Recreation Area in California, consisting of specified public land in Tehama and Shasta Counties. Requires the development of a a management plan for such Area to: (1) enhance managed recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, mountain biking, picnicking, wildlife viewing hunting, fishing, swimming, and boating; and (2) promote local economic development through recreation. 2019-11-15T21:25:41Z  
109-hr-6414 109 hr 6414 Vote Tabulation Audit Act of 2006 Government Operations and Politics 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] NJ D H001032 0 Vote Tabulation Audit Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for state tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote counts in any election for federal office, including requirements for: (1) the treatment of ballots cast at early voting sites as well as absentee and provisional ballots; (2) the sealing and securing of ballots in the event of system failure during tabulation; and (3) mandatory hand recount in case of unresolved discrepancy. Provides for: (1) payments to states to cover costs of tabulations of votes cast on optical scan voting systems; and (2) adoption of a model format by the Election Assistance Commission for posting the tabulation of votes and aggregate vote counts. 2022-02-03T05:28:09Z  
109-hr-6415 109 hr 6415 Polonium Act of 2006 International Affairs 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] IL R K000360 1 Polonium Act of 2006 - States that accreditation of a representative of a foreign government to the United States under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and accreditation of a representative of a foreign government to the United Nations under the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations shall be deemed to be an express waiver of immunity from criminal jurisdiction (for the representative) with respect to an act of disbursing radioactive or other substances posing a lasting, clear and present danger to public health. Authorizes the President to waive such provision if in the U.S. national interest. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should propose amendments to such Conventions to ensure that persons who enjoy immunity from criminal jurisdiction (under such Conventions) do not receive such immunity with respect to acts of disbursing radioactive or other substances posing a lasting, clear and present danger to public health. 2019-11-15T21:08:07Z  
109-hr-6416 109 hr 6416 Financial Institutions Compliance Simplification Act Finance and Financial Sector 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10] NC R M001156 0 Financial Institutions Compliance Simplification Act - Amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to exempt certain insured depository institutions from its requirement that the annual management report contain an assessment of internal controls. 2019-11-15T20:53:54Z  
109-hr-6417 109 hr 6417 Climate Change Investment Act of 2006 Taxation 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] MA D M000627 0 Climate Change Investment Act of 2006 - Repeals provisions of the Internal Revenue Code allowing: (1) an election to expense the cost of certain liquid fuel processing refineries; (2) accelerated amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures; (3) a tax credit for enhanced oil recovery costs; (4) a tax credit for the production of low sulfur diesel fuel; (5) a tax credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source; (6) a tax deduction for capital costs incurred in complying with certain sulfur regulations; (7) a tax deduction for intangible drilling and development costs for oil and gas wells and geothermal wells; and (8) tax deductions for certain oil and gas well expenditures.Allows a business-related tax credit for investment in a greenhouse gas intensity reduction project approved by the Secretary of Energy. 2019-11-15T21:49:34Z  
109-hr-6418 109 hr 6418 Nursing Relief Act of 2006 Immigration 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3] AZ R S000275 3 Nursing Relief Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant visa category (W-visa) for an alien coming to the United States to work as a professional nurse. Sets forth employer petition provisions. 2019-11-15T21:34:13Z  
109-hr-6419 109 hr 6419 Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act of 2006 Armed Forces and National Security 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] CA D T000057 4 Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to recognition of the threat to the United States of nuclear terrorism, as well as appropriate steps to be taken to prevent such terrorism. Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish a Senior Advisor to the President for the Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism. Requires an annual report from the President to Congress on the security of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material. States as the policy of the United States that all possible steps be taken as rapidly as possible to ensure that all nuclear weapons and formula quantities of strategic special nuclear materials are secure and accounted for. Directs the President to seek an international agreement on a global standard that implements such policy. 2019-11-15T21:08:07Z  
109-hres-1099 109 hres 1099 Relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 6111) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax Court may review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief and to suspend the running on the period of limitations while such claims are pending. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] GA R G000550 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for the consideration of HR 6111 (to amend the Internal Revenue Code to give the Tax Court jurisdiction to review claims for equitable innocent spouse relief). 2022-02-03T05:31:39Z  
109-hres-1100 109 hres 1100 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6406) to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] CA R D000492 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6406) to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs. Directs the Clerk of the House to add the text of H.R. 6406, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. 2022-02-03T05:31:38Z  
109-hres-1101 109 hres 1101 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5682) to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] UT R B001250 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes it in order to consider the conference report to accompany H.R. 5682 (Henry J. Hyde United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006). Waives all points of order against the conference report and considers it as read. 2022-02-03T05:31:38Z  
109-hres-1102 109 hres 1102 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2] WV R C001047 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Waives the requirement of Rule XIII of the House of Representatives for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported on December 8, 2006. Makes it in order at any time on December 8, 2006, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. 2022-02-03T05:31:37Z  
109-hres-1103 109 hres 1103 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding modern-day slavery. International Affairs 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] CA D L000551 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a high priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy and the United States should assume a leadership role in a global campaign to eliminate all forms of modern-day slavery by 2017; (2) U.S. trade, aid, and investment policies of should reflect and advance the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people; (3) the United States should expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the United States should bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to form a comprehensive coalition and forge a sustained global action plan to fight modern-day slavery; and (5) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany. 2019-11-15T21:08:07Z  
109-s-4099 109 s 4099 A bill for the relief of Perlat Binaj, Almida Binaj, Erina Binaj, and Anxhela Binaj. Private Legislation 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 0 Provides for the relief of Perlat Binaj, Almida Binaj, Erina Binaj, and Anxhela Binaj. 2019-11-15T21:56:37Z  
109-s-4100 109 s 4100 Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act Immigration 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11501-11502) Senate Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] OH R V000126 4 Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should expand the visa waiver program to nationals of foreign countries that are allies in the war on terrorism. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program to expand the visa waiver program for up to five new countries that are are cooperating with the United States on security and counterterrorism matters. Requires a country, prior to participation, to conclude a counterterrorism and security information sharing agreement with the United States. Authorizes: (1) a country to participate for an initial three-year period, with an additional two-year extension; and (2) the Secretary to terminate a country's participation for program noncompliance. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement procedures to improve the manner of calculating visa overstay rates. 2019-11-15T21:56:37Z  
109-s-4101 109 s 4101 Stormwater Enforcement and Permitting Act of 2006 Environmental Protection 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] OK R I000024 1 Stormwater Enforcement and Permitting Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide an operator a reasonable opportunity to correct a violation of a permit condition for a site with residential construction activity before initiation of an enforcement action, if such violation may be rectified by modifying, revising, or supplementing records or paperwork. Prohibits such an opportunity from being provided: (1) to the operator of any residential construction site that failed to obtain coverage under a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit; or (2) for a record or paperwork violation that resulted in a violation of a water quality standard. Prohibits more than one opportunity to correct violations of the same condition. Prohibits the Administrator from requiring a permit for stormwater runoff from such a site if: (1) the runoff enters a municipal separate storm sewer system that is covered by a permit and the operator is in compliance with runoff requirements; and (2) such site has minimal potential for soil erosion. Requires the Administrator to coordinate enforcement of stormwater discharge permits with states. Prohibits the Administrator from paying any state penalty for a violation of a permit for such a discharge. Requires the Administrator to establish a program that will develop and distribute to site operators a pamphlet that explains permitting requirements for stormwater discharges. Authorizes the Administrator or the state to issue a general permit for no more than five years on a state, regional, or nationwide basis to cover any category of discharges, sludge use, disposal practices, or facilities. Declares that the Administrator or state is not required to review, approve, or provide an opportunity for public comment on any application for a discharge under a general permit. 2018-02-04T01:56:10Z  
109-s-4102 109 s 4102 Election Jamming Prevention Act of 2006 Science, Technology, Communications 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11502-11503) Senate Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] IL D O000167 0 Election Jamming Prevention Act of 2006 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of telecommunications devices to: (1) prevent or obstruct the broadcast or exchange of election-related information; or (2) impair or obstruct any other telecommunications device from being used to engage in communications containing election-related information. Defines "election-related information." Provides a private right of action for injunctive or declarative relief against such violations (including a violation of the existing prohibition on annoying, abusing, threatening, or harassing any person at the called number or who receives the communications). 2020-02-12T18:54:52Z  
109-s-4103 109 s 4103 Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act of 2006 Armed Forces and National Security 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] NY D C001041 0 Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to recognition of the threat to the United States of nuclear terrorism, as well as appropriate steps to be taken to prevent such terrorism. Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish a Senior Advisor to the President for the Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism. Requires an annual report from the President to Congress on the security of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material. States as the policy of the United States that all possible steps be taken as rapidly as possible to ensure that all nuclear weapons and formula quantities of strategic special nuclear materials are secure and accounted for. Directs the President to seek an international agreement on a global standard that implements such policy. 2018-02-04T01:56:20Z  
109-s-4104 109 s 4104 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credit rate parity for all renewable resources under the electricity production credit. Taxation 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate after 2006 the reduction in the rate of the tax credit for electricity produced from open-loop biomass, small irrigation power, landfill gas, trash combustion, and hydropower facilities (thus allowing the same credit rate for all renewable resource facilities). 2019-11-15T21:54:03Z  
109-s-4105 109 s 4105 A bill to authorize the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. Water Resources Development 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 0 Directs the Secretary of the Army to carry out the hurricane and storm damage reduction project, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, in accordance with the Chief of Engineers' reports of August 23, 2002, and July 22, 2003, at specified federal and non-federal costs. Makes the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the Houma Navigation Canal lock complex and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway floodgate features of the project that provide for inland waterway transportation a federal responsibility. 2018-02-04T01:56:30Z  
109-s-4106 109 s 4106 National Energy Efficiency Development Act Energy 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 0 National Energy Efficiency Development Act - Establishes the National Energy Efficiency Development Administration, headed by an Administrator who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, to develop energy-efficient technologies and reduce U.S. imports of oil by 50% by 2015. Establishes in the Administration: (1) a Policy Advisory Committee; (2) an Office of Administration (to include an Energy Efficiency Economics Division, an Education Division, and the position of General Counsel); (3) an Office of Policy, Research, and Development; and (4) an Office of Venture Capital. Authorizes the Administrator to solicit the development of energy-effcient technologies. 2020-01-29T20:28:32Z  
109-s-4107 109 s 4107 College Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2006 Taxation 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11503-11504) Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 0 College Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits with an increased, partially refundable college opportunity tax credit to cover up to four years (currently, limited to two years) of the tuition and related expenses of full or part-time postsecondary and graduate students. 2019-11-15T21:54:03Z  
109-s-4108 109 s 4108 Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act Water Resources Development 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act - Amends the Colorado River Storage Project Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project. Establishes in the Treasury a Reclamation Water Settlements Fund. Authorizes the Secretary to request a transfer from the Fund to implement a congressionally approved settlement agreement that requires the Bureau of Reclamation to plan, design, and construct: (1) water supply infrastructure; or (2) a project to rehabilitate a water delivery system to conserve water or a project to improve environmental conditions associated with or affected by an existing reclamation project. Authorizes the Secretary to design, construct, operate, and maintain the Project in substantial accordance with the draft environmental impact statement prepared by the Bureau for the Project. Authorizes the Secretary to construct, operate, and maintain specified Project facilities to provide for the delivery of San Juan River water to the city of Gallup, New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, and the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Approves the agreement among New Mexico, the Navajo Nation, and the United States setting forth a stipulated and binding agreement signed on April 19, 2005. Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into that agreement to the extent that it does not conflict with this Act; and (2) prepare a hydrographic survey to identify and quantify any historic or existing diversion or use of water by the Navajo Nation from the San Juan River Basin. Establishes in the Treasury the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund. 2020-01-29T20:28:32Z  
109-s-4109 109 s 4109 Aircraft Noise Reduction Act of 2006 Transportation and Public Works 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11505) Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 0 Aircraft Noise Reduction Act of 2006 - Prohibits the operation of any civil subsonic turbojet of 75,000 pounds or less operating out of airports in the continental United States unless such aircraft complies with stage three noise levels as determined by the Secretary of Transportation. Allows an opt-out of such requirement for any aircraft operator at an airport who notifies the Secretary of intent to continue the operation of noncompliant aircraft. Requires notices of such opt-outs to be made accessible to the public. 2020-02-12T18:54:52Z  
109-s-4110 109 s 4110 U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006 Commerce 2006-12-07 2006-12-08 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673. Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 5 Undertaking Spam, Spyware, And Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers beyond Borders Act of 2006 or the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to include within the term "unfair or deceptive acts or practices" those acts or practices involving foreign commerce that: (1) cause or are likely to cause reasonably foreseeable injury within the United States; or (2) involve material conduct occurring within the United States. Declares that remedies available to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for unfair and deceptive acts or practices include restitution to domestic or foreign victims. Authorizes the FTC to disclose certain privileged or confidential information to foreign law enforcement agencies and to grant investigative assistance to them. Grants the FTC power to transmit to the Attorney General evidence of a violation of federal criminal law by any person, partnership, or corporation, either domestic or foreign. Authorizes the FTC to designate its attorneys to assist the Attorney General with litigation in foreign courts on particular matters in which it has an interest. Prescribes procedural guidelines for sharing by FTC with foreign law enforcement agencies of information obtained pursuant to compulsory process or investigation. Declares the FTC subject to the Right to Financial Privacy Act, but specifies conditions relating to procedures for delay of notification or prohibition of disclosure, and ex parte proceedings. Exempts from coverage by such Act an investigation or proceeding related to the administration of federal or foreign antitrust laws. Shields from liability voluntary providers of information, including certain financial institutions. Authorizes the FTC to accept payment or reimbursement from a domestic or foreign law enforcement agency, or payment or reimbursement made on behalf of such agency, for expenses incurred by the FTC in carrying out any of its proper activities. Terminates this Act seven years after its enactment. 2018-02-04T01:56:55Z  
109-sconres-123 109 sconres 123 A concurrent resolution providing for correction to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5946. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 5946 (Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006) by removing a rule of construction concerning the authority of the Department of Commerce and the Federal Communications Commission. 2022-02-03T05:30:53Z  
109-sres-626 109 sres 626 A resolution relating to the retirement of Linda E. Sebold. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11543-11544; text as passed Senate: CR S11544; text of measure as introduced: CR S11505) 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.) Commends Linda E. Sebold for her outstanding service to her country and to the U.S. Senate. 2018-02-03T18:51:37Z  
109-sres-627 109 sres 627 A resolution commemorating the one-year anniversary of the November 9, 2005, terrorist attacks in Amman, Jordan. International Affairs 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11544; text as passed Senate: CR S11544; text of measure as introduced: CR S11505) Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Notes with sorrow the one-year anniversary of the November 9, 2005, terrorist attacks in Amman, Jordan, and condemns such attacks in the strongest terms. Expresses ongoing condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed in the attacks and sympathies to those who were injured. Reiterates support for the Jordanian people and its government. Values the strong U.S.-Jordan friendship. Expresses readiness to assist the Jordanian authorities in their efforts to pursue and dismantle the networks that carry out such terrorist attacks. 2018-02-03T18:51:43Z  
109-sres-628 109 sres 628 A resolution supporting the 200th anniversary of the nation's nautical charting and related scientific programs, which formed the basis for what is today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes. Commemorations 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11544-11545; text as passed Senate: CR S11544-11545; text of measure as introduced: CR S11506) Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 15 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies over a 200-year period in providing research, service, and stewardship of the marine environment; (2) the vision of President Thomas Jefferson in supporting the advancement of science and coastal surveys; and (3) the contributions of employees and officers of the Office of Coast Survey, the National Geodetic Survey, and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2018-02-03T18:51:48Z  
109-sres-629 109 sres 629 A resolution establishing a procedure for affixing and removing permanent artwork and semi-permanent artwork in the Senate wing of the Capitol and in the Senate office buildings. Congress 2006-12-07 2006-12-07 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11545; text as passed Senate: CR S11545; text of measure as introduced: CR S11506) 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.) Prescribes requirements for affixing permanent or semi-permanent artwork to, or removing it from, the public spaces and committee rooms of the Senate wing of the Capitol and the Senate office buildings. Requires the Senate Commission on Art to recommend the affixation, in an appropriate location, or removal. Requires that at least 25 years have passed since: (1) the death of any subject in a portrait included in the artwork; or (2) the commemorative event that is to be portrayed in it. Requires also that the Senate has passed a Senate resolution approving the Commission's recommendation. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that the Commission consider specified factors before making an affixation recommendation. Requires the Commission, if a request meets the requirements of this Act, to select the artist and supervise the creation of the artwork and its application to the selected surface. 2018-02-03T18:51:53Z  
109-hconres-499 109 hconres 499 Recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the United States Armed Forces during and following World War II who were responsible for the preservation, protection, and restitution of artistic and cultural treasures in countries occupied by the Allied armies. Commemorations 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12] TX R G000377 2 Recognizes the men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the U.S. Armed Forces for their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and other artifacts of inestimable cultural importance in Europe and Asia during and following World War II. 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z  
109-hconres-500 109 hconres 500 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of President Wilson's birth and commending the Woodrow Wilson House, the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Princeton University, and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library for leading a national tribute honoring the legacy of President Wilson. Commemorations 2006-12-06 2006-12-08 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2141) House Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] NJ D H001032 1 Recognizes, on December 28, 2006, the 150th anniversary of the birth of President Woodrow Wilson. Commends the Woodrow Wilson House, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, the Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library for their leadership efforts in WILSON 150, a national tribute to the legacy of President Wilson. 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z  
109-hr-6377 109 hr 6377 San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act Water Resources Development 2006-12-06 2006-12-08 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2136) House Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] CA R R000004 5 San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement the terms and conditions of the Stipulation of Settlement dated September 13, 2006, in Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. Kirk Rodgers, et al., in cooperation with the state of California, including measures to: (1) design and construct channel and structural improvements; (2) modify Friant Dam operations to provide Restoration Flows and Interim Flows; (3) acquire water, water rights, or options to acquire water from willing sellers; (4) implement terms and conditions related to recirculation, recapture, reuse, exchange, or transfer of water released for such flows; and (5) develop and implement the Recovered Water Account. Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into agreements with California to facilitate or expedite Settlement implementation; and (2) identify impacts associated with such actions and measures to mitigate impacts on adjacent and downstream water users and landowners. Provides that Settlement implementation and the reintroduction of Chinook salmon shall not result in the involuntary reduction in contract water allocations to Central Valley Project long-term contractors apart from Friant Division contractors. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) acquire through purchase from willing sellers property needed to implement the Settlement; and (2) dispose of such property. Requires proceeds from the disposal of such property to be deposited into the San Joaquin River Restoration Fund (established by this Act). Declares that the Settlement satisfies and discharges the Secretary's obligations under the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992. Provides for the reintroduction of Chinook salmon into the San Joaquin River. 2019-11-15T21:25:40Z  
109-hr-6378 109 hr 6378 September 11th Lessons Learned in Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Implementation Act of 2006 Emergency Management 2006-12-06 2006-12-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight. House Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] AL R R000575 10 September 11th Lessons Learned in Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Implementation Act of 2006 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that: (1) all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies that administer federal emergency assistance maintain internal management controls to detect, prevent, and deter waste, fraud, and abuse; and (2) databases used by DHS to collect information on eligible recipients are integrated with disbursement and payment records to identify ineligible applications. Requires: (1) the DHS Inspector General to review relevant databases to assess the implementation of internal controls; (2) the Secretary to biennially certify that such controls are in place; (3) entities receiving assistance to periodically report to the disbursing federal agency; (4) the Secretary to implement a waste, fraud, and abuse detection and prevention training program; (5) agencies disbursing assistance to attempt to confirm the applicant's identity and eligibility; and (6) the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to collect, verify, and maintain information regarding applicant eligibility for loans to recover from an emergency. Directs the Secretary to: (1) require contractors to submit information on performance before awarding, renewing, or extending a contract; and (2) maintain a database of small business entities for federal emergency-related contracting. Establishes within the Office of Inspector General the position of Deputy Inspector General for Response and Recovery to conduct audits and investigations and to establish a Fraud Task Force. Requires departmental entity heads to maintain budgetary procedures to distinguish funds related to response and relief efforts from other agency funds. 2022-02-03T05:30:12Z  
109-hr-6379 109 hr 6379 Spinach Research and Recovery Act of 2006 Agriculture and Food 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] CA D F000030 11 Spinach Research and Recovery Act of 2006 - Authorizes additional appropriations, for the purpose of conducting and supporting applied research to enhance the safety of perishable agricultural commodities for consumers, for: (1) the Agricultural Research Service: (2) the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service; and (3) the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments (not to exceed 75% of the value of the unmarketed spinach crop) to growers and first handlers of fresh spinach that were unable to market spinach crops as a result of the Food and Drug Administration Public Health Advisory issued on September 14, 2006. 2019-11-15T20:44:59Z  
109-hr-6380 109 hr 6380 Medication Safety Act of 2006 Health 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] IN D C000191 1 Medication Safety Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare), as amended by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, with respect to requirements for payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to adopt certain consensus-based measures, approved by national organizations with health care quality expertise, which are designed to reduce the likelihood of hospital medication errors. 2019-11-15T21:49:33Z  
109-hr-6381 109 hr 6381 To repeal Public Law No: 109-366, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, signed into law October 17, 2006. Armed Forces and National Security 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] GA D M000523 0 Repeals the Military Commissions Act of 2006. 2019-11-15T21:34:12Z  
109-hr-6382 109 hr 6382 Law Enforcement Abuse Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 Crime and Law Enforcement 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] GA D M000523 0 Law Enforcement Abuse Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress that incidences of law enforcement abuse of citizens should be independently investigated, recorded, and condemned. Renders state or local law enforcement agencies receiving assistance from the federal government ineligible for further assistance, licenses, or federally-owned equipment until such agencies establish procedures for independent oversight and review and hold police officers accountable for excessive use of force, torture, or manslaughter. 2019-11-15T21:34:12Z  
109-hr-6383 109 hr 6383 Nevada Cancer Institute Expansion Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 2006-12-06 2006-12-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. House Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] NV D B001231 1 Nevada Cancer Institute Expansion Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to convey to the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, all interest of the United States in and to the Alta-Hualapai Site for use by the City for the development of: (1) a nonprofit cancer treatment facility; (2) ancillary commercial projects; (3) an adjacent park; (4) a flood control project; and (5) a water pumping facility. 2019-11-15T21:25:40Z  
109-hr-6384 109 hr 6384 To amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to settlement agreements reached with respect to litigation involving certain secondary transmissions of superstations and network stations. Science, Technology, Communications 2006-12-06 2006-12-07 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2117) House Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] VA D B000657 18 Allows the court to: (1) approve a settlement agreement executed after December 1, 2006, by plaintiffs or defendants in connection with litigation that resulted in the entry of an injunction against a satellite carrier for a willful or repeated pattern or practice of delivering a primary transmission made by a network station and embodying a performance or display of a work to subscribers who are not eligible to receive the transmission; and (2) modify the injunction accordingly. 2019-11-15T21:34:12Z  
109-hr-6385 109 hr 6385 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rate of the excise tax on certain wooden arrows. Taxation 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 0 Amends the Internal Revenue to impose a separate excise tax on wooden shafts used in the manufacture of arrows of specified dimensions. 2019-11-15T21:49:33Z  
109-hr-6386 109 hr 6386 To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. International Affairs 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] NE R F000449 0 Establishes a Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which shall: (1) monitor the acts of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Montagnard peoples and the Central and Northwest Highlands, which reflect compliance with or violation of human rights; (2) maintain lists of persons believed to be imprisoned, detained, tortured, or otherwise persecuted by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam due to their pursuit of the rights described in this Act; (3) monitor the development of the rule of law in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Montagnard peoples and the Central and Northwest Highlands; and (4) monitor and encourage the development of programs and activities of the U.S. government and private organizations with a view toward increasing the U.S.-Vietnam interchange. 2022-02-03T05:29:51Z  
109-hr-6387 109 hr 6387 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for support of funeral ceremonies for veterans provided by details that consist solely of members of veterans organizations and other organizations, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 2006-12-06 2006-12-06 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] TX R G000552 7 Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned, in the case of funeral honors for a veteran that are provided by a detail consisting solely of members of veterans organizations or other related organizations, to support the provision of such funeral honors through a daily stipend to each detail participant. 2021-04-20T20:37:59Z  

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