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| 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-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-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-s-4062 | 109 | s | 4062 | Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-11-16 | 2006-11-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11065) | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 0 | Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to make it out of order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or related amendment, motion, or conference report) that would cause spending for non-defense, non-trust-fund, discretionary spending for the budget year to exceed the amount of spending for such activities in FY2007. Permits waiver or suspension of such provisions only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths also for appeals in the Senate of rulings of the Chair. | 2023-01-12T17:51:58Z | |
| 109-hjres-100 | 109 | hjres | 100 | Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-11-14 | 2006-11-17 | Became Public Law No: 109-369. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B) to extend until December 8, 2006, specified continuing appropriations for FY2007. | 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z | |
| 109-hr-6307 | 109 | hr | 6307 | Cost of Living Fairness Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-09-29 | 2006-11-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. | House | Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | T000266 | 27 | Cost of Living Fairness Act of 2006 - Requires the Commissioner of Labor Statistics to develop and report to Congress and the Comptroller General on a methodology for determining the cost of living in each state which accounts for the costs of housing, goods, and services. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on how federal benefits provided to beneficiaries in each state under certain programs would be distributed if: (1) the cost of living in each state, as determined under the methodology, were a factor in the determination of such benefits; and (2) the methodology were applied so that federal benefits vary only to the extent that such determination would result in an increase of benefits to beneficiaries in a state. Specifies such benefit programs as all those providing vouchers, coupons, cash grants, or cash reimbursements based on the beneficiary's income. | 2023-01-12T17:52:12Z | |
| 109-s-4036 | 109 | s | 4036 | Budget Enforcement Legislative Tools Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. | Senate | Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] | DE | D | C000174 | 5 | Budget Enforcement Legislative Tools Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for expedited consideration of certain rescissions proposed by the President of discretionary budget authority in an appropriation Act. Prohibits funds made available for obligation under this procedure from being proposed for rescission again. Sets forth requirements for: (1) the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed rescission; (2) a maximum 25% ceiling on amounts subject to rescission; and (3) expedited congressional consideration of such proposal. Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any direct spending or revenue legislation that would increase the on-budget deficit or cause an on-budget deficit for: (1) the first year or first five fiscal years covered by the most recently adopted concurrent resolution on the budget; or (2) the five fiscal years following such fiscal years. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to retain (by eliminating the expiration of) pay-as-you-go requirements. Extends specified budget enforcement mechanisms through FY2011. | 2023-01-12T17:52:01Z | |
| 109-hjres-98 | 109 | hjres | 98 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-09-28 | 2006-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] | CO | R | M001152 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each Chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each Chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each Chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. | 2023-01-12T17:52:22Z | |
| 109-hr-6201 | 109 | hr | 6201 | Budget and Transparency Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-09-27 | 2006-09-27 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] | CA | R | B000461 | 1 | Budget and Transparency Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the Rules of the House of Representatives to require biennial budget resolutions, appropriations Acts, and government strategic and performance plans, with the biennium beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to report to Congress on the impact and feasibility of changing to a two-year fiscal period. Makes it out of order in the House or Senate to consider: (1) any reported bills or conference reports if the accompanying reports or joint statements include earmarks or tax earmarks; or (3) any reported bills whose accompanying reports do not list each earmark in the bills and its sponsor's name. Makes it out of order in the House or Senate to consider a bill carrying a tax measure reported by the Committee on Ways and Means or the Committee on Finance in which the Joint Committee on Taxation has: (1) identified a tax earmark unless the report includes a list of tax earmarks in it (and the names of the requesting Members); or (2) failed to provide such analysis. Requires the Joint Committee to: (1) review any such reported bill containing a tax measure; (2) identify whether it contains any tax earmarks; and (3) provide the reporting Committee with a statement identifying such earmarks or declaring that the legislation does not contain any. Allows a point of order to be made by any Member in the House or the Senate against consideration of a conference report that includes any earmark or tax earmark not committed to conference by either chamber. | 2023-01-12T17:52:15Z | |
| 109-hjres-97 | 109 | hjres | 97 | Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-09-25 | 2006-09-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 0 | Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 - Makes continuing appropriations for FY2007. Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY2006 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be made available in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; (2) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House of Representatives) or the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); (3) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); (4) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007; (5) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; (6) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007; (7) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2007; (8) Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); (9) Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate); and (10) Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the House) or the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate), and the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2007 (in the Senate). Provides funding under this resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in… | 2023-01-12T17:52:22Z | |
| 109-hr-6040 | 109 | hr | 6040 | Accountable Budgeting Commission Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-09-07 | 2006-09-07 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | House | Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] | FL | R | C001045 | 3 | Accountable Budgeting Commission Act of 2006 - Establishes the Accountable Budgeting Commission to review, evaluate, and make recommendations respecting the budget concepts that underlie the federal budget and its process. Prohibits the Commission from making findings, conclusions, or recommendations with respect to Social Security, Medicare, or government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). | 2023-01-12T17:52:21Z | |
| 109-hr-4 | 109 | hr | 4 | Pension Protection Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-28 | 2006-08-17 | Became Public Law No: 109-280. | House | Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] | OH | R | B000589 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 28, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Pension Protection Act of 2006 - Title I: Reform of Funding Rules for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Subtitle A: Amendments to Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - (Sec. 101) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to repeal existing funding rules for defined benefit pension plans for plan years beginning after 2007. Establishes new minimum funding standards for single-employer defined benefit pension plans, single-employer money purchase plans, and multiemployer plans. Requires employers to pay certain minimum required contributions. Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) waive minimum funding standards in the event of a temporary substantial business hardship for single-employer plans or a substantial business hardship in the case of a multiemployer plan if application of the standard would be adverse to the interests of plan participants in the aggregate; (2) require a single-employer maintaining such a plan to provide security to such plan as a condition for granting or modifying a waiver. Limits the number of waivers that may be granted. Prohibits any amendment which increases the liability of a plan from being adopted if a waiver is in effect. (Sec. 102) Amends ERISA to set forth funding rules for single-employer defined benefit pension plans. Makes the minimum required contribution for single-employer plans the sum of the target normal cost of the plan for the plan year, the shortfall amortization charge, and the waiver amortization charge. Allows funding shortfalls to be amortized over seven years. Allows waiver charges to be amortized over five years. Sets forth rules governing the valuation of plan assets and liabilities. Allows a plan to determine the value of plan assets using fair market value if certain requirements are met. Requires a determination of present value to be based on actuarial assumptions and methods … | 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z | |
| 109-hr-6024 | 109 | hr | 6024 | Biennial Budgeting Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-28 | 2006-07-28 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] | KY | R | W000413 | 10 | Biennial Budgeting Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require: (1) biennial (currently, annual) budget resolutions; (2) biennial appropriations Acts; and (3) biennial government strategic and performance plans. Makes conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives. Defines the budget biennium as the two consecutive fiscal years beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Requires: (1) a federal agency, upon request by a congressional committee, to provide appropriate information regarding its appropriations requests and program administration; (2) the Comptroller General to furnish to such committee summaries of any audits or reviews of such program which the Comptroller General has completed during the preceding six years; and (3) the Comptroller General, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to furnish such committee appropriate information, studies, analyses, and reports. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and report to Congress on the impact and feasibility of changing the definition of a fiscal year, and the budget process based on that definition, to a two-year fiscal period with a biennial budget process based on such period. Requires the President's budget submission for FY2008 to include: (1) an identification of the budget accounts for which an appropriation should be made for each fiscal year of the FY2008-FY2009 biennium; and (2) budget authority that should be provided for each such fiscal year for the budget accounts. Directs: (1) the House and Senate committees, during the first session of the 110th Congress, to work with the Comptroller General to develop plans to transition program authorizations to a multi-year schedule; and (2) the Comptroller General, during such Congress, to continue to provide assistance to Congress with respect to programmatic oversight, and in particular to assist the congressional committees in designing … | 2022-02-03T05:29:51Z | |
| 109-hr-5859 | 109 | hr | 5859 | Commission On Reforming Entitlement Spending Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-20 | 2006-07-20 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10] | NC | R | M001156 | 5 | Commission On Reforming Entitlement Spending Act, or CORE Spending Act - Establishes the Commission On Reforming Entitlement Spending to examine the long-term fiscal challenges facing the United States and develop legislation designed to address them. Authorizes the President and the House or Senate Budget Committee to submit alternatives to the legislative proposal submitted by the Commission. Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to prepare a long-term cost estimate of legislation proposed under this Act or a related amendment, and have it published in the Congressional Record as expeditiously as possible. | 2023-01-12T17:52:36Z | |
| 109-hres-931 | 109 | hres | 931 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that on August 27, 2006, people of goodwill throughout the United States should remember the victims of Hurricane Katrina, both living and dead, and pledge to work toward the repair, rebuilding, and resettlement of the Gulf Coast of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-20 | 2006-07-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | T000193 | 41 | Calls for people, on the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, to remember its victims and pledge to work toward the repair, rebuilding, and resettlement of the Gulf Coast. | 2023-01-12T17:52:31Z | |
| 109-hres-935 | 109 | hres | 935 | Acknowledging the progress yet to be made in the rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-20 | 2006-07-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | J000070 | 18 | Recognizes the importance of the Gulf Coast region to the national economy. Expresses support for those still affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to rebuilding that region and improving the quality of life for its residents. | 2023-01-12T17:52:31Z | |
| 109-s-3708 | 109 | s | 3708 | Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-20 | 2006-07-20 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2007. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes appropriations for FY2007 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (6) employment and training program administration; (7) the Employee Benefits Security Administration; (8) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (9) the Employment Standards Administration; (10) certain special benefits, including ones for disabled coal miners; (11) the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Fund; (12) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (13) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (14) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (15) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (16) the Office of Disability Employment Policy; (17) departmental management; (18) the Office of Jobs Corps; (19) veterans employment and training; and (20) the Office of Inspector General. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, funds and transfers of funds appropriated under this title. (Sec. 101) Prohibits use of Job Corps funds under this title to pay individual compensation at a rate in excess of Executive Level I. (Sec. 102) Allows not more than 1% of discretionary funds for the current fiscal year for the Department of Labor in this Act to be transferred between a program, project, or activity. Prohibits any increase of any such program, proj… | 2022-02-03T05:31:16Z | |
| 109-hr-5812 | 109 | hr | 5812 | Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-17 | 2006-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 12 | Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006 - Limits the maximum Appalachian Regional Commission non-highway grant amount for designated at-risk counties to 70%. Directs the Commission to designate as "at-risk counties" those counties in the Appalachian region that are most at risk of becoming economically distressed. Authorizes additional appropriations to the Commission through FY2011 to carry out Appalachian regional development. Extends, for five years, the termination date of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (with exceptions for the Appalachian development highway system and certain definitions). | 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z | |
| 109-hr-5816 | 109 | hr | 5816 | To require budgeting for ongoing military operations. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-17 | 2006-07-17 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | House | Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] | TN | D | F000262 | 0 | Requires the President's budget for each fiscal year after FY2007 to include: (1) a request for funds for ongoing military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq; (2) an estimate of all funds expected to be required in that fiscal year for such operations; and (3) a detailed justification of the funds requested. | 2023-01-12T17:52:37Z | |
| 109-hconres-446 | 109 | hconres | 446 | Requiring consideration of the most recent financial report of the United States Government in the preparation of the budget of the Government. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-13 | 2006-07-13 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | House | Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 6 | Requires the House and Senate Budget Committees, in preparing the annual concurrent resolution on the budget, to take into account the most recent financial report of the federal government. Requires the President, in preparing his annual budget submission to Congress, also to take such report into account. Requires the Committees and the President especially to take into account any information regarding the government's net operating cost, net position, and long-term liabilities. | 2023-01-13T04:50:34Z | |
| 109-hr-5788 | 109 | hr | 5788 | Honest Deficit Recognition Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-13 | 2006-07-13 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 6 | Honest Deficit Recognition Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to revise content requirements for the required report from the House and Senate Budget Committees accompanying the concurrent resolution on the budget. Requires inclusion of information discussing the most recent financial report of the federal government, including a summary of the net operating cost, net position, and long-term liabilities of the government (accrual and long-term budgeting). Expresses the sense of Congress that, in the preparation of the annual budget submission, the President should take such information into account and include a discussion of it in each such submission. | 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z | |
| 109-s-3660 | 109 | s | 3660 | District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-07-13 | 2006-07-13 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes appropriations to the District of Columbia for FY2007, including amounts for the federal payments: (1) for District of Columbia Resident Tuition Support; (2) for emergency planning and security costs in the District; (3) to District of Columbia Courts; (4) for Defender Services in District of Columbia Courts; (5) to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (including transfer of funds); (6) to the DC Public Defender Service for salaries and expenses; (7) to the DC Water and Sewer Authority; (8) to the Department of Transportation in the District for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative; (9) to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (10) to the Department of Transportation in the District to operate a downtown circulator transit system; (11) for foster care improvement in the District; (12) to the Chief Financial Officer of the District; (13) for a DC Public School improvement program; (14) for a bioterrorism and forensics laboratory; (15) for marriage development, improvement, and promotion; (16) for upgrading and expanding the capacity of the Navy Yard Metro Station; and (17) for a new, state-of-the-art central library. Appropriates specified sums out of the District's general fund and/or other funds for the current fiscal year for certain operating expenses (with specified limitations). Subjects the allocation and expenditure of appropriated amounts to "Title II--District of Columbia Funds" of the Fiscal Year 2006 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan submitted to Congress by the District of Columbia on June 6, 2005. General Provisions - Sets forth authorized or prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this Act identical or similar to corresponding provisions of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2006. (Sec. 104) Authorizes the District to use local funds provided in thi… | 2022-02-03T05:26:52Z | |
| 109-hr-5742 | 109 | hr | 5742 | Southwest Regional Border Authority Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-29 | 2006-06-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] | TX | D | R000170 | 0 | Southwest Regional Border Authority Act - Establishes the Southwest Regional Border Authority. Requires the Authority to: (1) develop plans and programs for the economic development of the Southwest border region (specified counties in California, New Mexico, and Texas); (2) conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies of the resources of the region; (3) sponsor up to ten authorized demonstration projects; (4) enhance the capacity of and support for local development districts; (5) review, study, and recommend appropriate modifications to federal, state, and local development programs for the region; and (6) encourage private investment in the region. Authorizes the Authority to approve grants for regional infrastructure development and improvement, technology development and deployment, community development and entrepreneurship, and education and workforce development. Provides funding. Requires the Authority to allocate at least 60% of the amounts authorized under this Act for programs and projects to serve the needs of distressed counties and isolated areas of distress within counties along the U.S.-Mexican border. Authorizes the Authority to increase the federal share to up to 90% of a project's total cost (to aid communities that could not otherwise meet matching funds requirements). Requires the Authority to make grants to local development districts for administrative expenses. Directs: (1) the Authority to designate distressed counties, economically strong counties, attainment counties, competitive counties, and isolated areas of distress within the region; and (2) each affected state to submit to the Authority an annual development plan for the appropriate state area within the region. | 2023-01-13T04:50:45Z | |
| 109-hr-5672 | 109 | hr | 5672 | Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-22 | 2006-07-17 | Star Print ordered on S. Rpt. 109-280. | House | Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] | VA | R | W000672 | 0 | Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Justice - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice for FY2007 for: (1) general administration, including for carrying out the activities of the National Security Division (including for information technology systems), Department information sharing technology, conversion to narrowband communications, administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities, the Federal Detention Trustee (including transfer of funds), and the Department of Justice Inspector General; (2) the U.S. Parole Commission; (3) legal activities, including reimbursement from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund for processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, for antitrust enforcement, the Offices of U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Trustee Program, and the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission; (4) the U.S. Marshals Service (including for courthouse security equipment), construction, fees and expenses of witnesses, the Community Relations Service, and for certain uses of the Assets Forfeiture Fund; (5) interagency crime and drug enforcement; (6) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including for expenses arising out of contractual or reimbursable agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies while engaged in cooperative activities related to violent crime, terrorism, cybercrime, child pornography, and drug investigations; (7) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (8) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), including expenses necessary for the construction of the National Center for Explosives Training and Research; (9) the federal prison system, including for the construction of new buildings and facilities and the Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated (subject to certain limitations on administrative expenses); (10) Office on Violence Against Women for violence against… | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-hr-5667 | 109 | hr | 5667 | Deficit Reduction and Effective Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-21 | 2006-06-21 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Standards of Official Conduct, 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. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5] | SC | D | S000749 | 2 | Deficit Reduction and Effective Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (CBICA) to authorize the President to propose the cancellation (line item veto) of any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority or targeted tax benefit within 10 days after its enactment. Dedicates any cancellation only to deficit reduction or increase of a surplus. Provides for adjustment of: (1) committee allocations resulting from such rescission; and (2) applicable limits, as appropriate, under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Sets forth procedures for expedited congressional consideration of a proposed rescission. Authorizes the President temporarily to: (1) withhold discretionary budget authority (including emergency spending); and (2) suspend implementation of any targeted tax benefit proposed to be repealed. Amends the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act to extend: (1) pay-as-you-go requirements through FY2011; and (2) certain expiring provisions through FY2016. Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the House to prohibit a Member from conditioning the inclusion in any legislation of language to fund a district-oriented earmark, a particular project, or a limited tax benefit on any vote cast by the Member in whose district the project will be carried out. Requires the Joint Committee on Taxation to review any revenue measure, reconciliation bill, or joint resolution for limited tax benefits, and identify them and their beneficiaries, including their sponsors. Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to make it generally out of order for the House to consider a bill or joint resolution until 24 hours, or for legislation containing a district-oriented earmark or limited tax benefit until three business days, after copies of such measure (and any accompanying report) are available. Amends Rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) to apply the same requirements to a conference report. Amends Rule… | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-hr-5647 | 109 | hr | 5647 | Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-20 | 2006-06-20 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289. | House | Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] | OH | R | R000141 | 0 | Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2007. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, such funds and transfers of funds. Makes appropriations for FY2007 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (6) employment and training program administration; (7) the Employee Benefits Security Administration; (8) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (9) the Employment Standards Administration; (10) certain special benefits, including ones for disabled coal miners; (11) the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Fund; (12) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (13) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (14) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (15) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (16) the Office of Disability Employment Policy; (17) departmental management; (18) veterans employment and training; and (19) the Office of Inspector General. Makes appropriations for FY2007 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for: (1) the Health Resources and Services Administration; (2) health education assistance loans; (3) the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Trust Fund; (4) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), for disease control, research, and training; (5) the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the John E. Fogarty International Center, the National Library of Medicine, and the Office of the Director; (6) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (7) the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (8) the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic… | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-s-3521 | 109 | s | 3521 | Stop Over Spending Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-15 | 2006-07-14 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520. | Senate | Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] | NH | R | G000445 | 28 | Stop Over Spending Act of 2006 - Title I: Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - (Sec. 102) Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (CBICA) to authorize the President to transmit annually to Congress a maximum of four special messages that propose to rescind dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, items of direct spending, and targeted tax benefits. Prohibits the President from resubmitting any proposed rescission that Congress rejects. Does allow the President to resubmit, in one subsequent special message, some or all of the dollar amounts of such rescissions if Congress adjourns sine die without completing legislative action on them. Requires an analysis: (1) by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) of estimated savings in budget authority or outlays resulting from such rescission; and (2) by the Joint Committee on Taxation of estimated savings resulting from repeal of targeted tax benefits. Requires any rescinded budget authority, items of direct spending, or targeted tax benefit to be dedicated only to deficit reduction, and not to be used as an offset for other spending increases or revenue reductions. Requires the chairs of the Senate and House Budget Committees to revise spending and revenue levels under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) and adjust CBA committee allocations and any other appropriate adjustments to reflect the rescission. Requires revised allocations and aggregates to be considered to have been made under an agreed-to budget resolution and to be enforced under CBA procedures. Requires the President, after enactment of a rescission bill, to revise applicable limits under this Act, as appropriate. Sets forth procedures for expedited congressional consideration of a proposed rescission. Authorizes the President, up to 45 days after receipt by Congress of his special message, to: (1) withhold from obligation any discretionary budget authority; and (2) suspend the execution of any item of direct spending or targeted tax benefit. Requires the Joi… | 2023-01-13T04:50:38Z | |
| 109-s-3507 | 109 | s | 3507 | National Commission on Entitlement Solvency Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-14 | 2006-06-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 0 | National Commission on Entitlement Solvency Act of 2006 - Establishes the National Commission on Entitlement Solvency to review and report to Congress on the Social Security and Medicare programs with respect to: (1) their current and long-term actuarial financial condition; (2) problems that may threaten their long-term solvency, and potential solutions; and (3) recommendations that will ensure their long-term solvency and the provision of appropriate benefits. Provides for expedited congressional consideration of Commission recommendations. | 2023-01-13T04:50:39Z | |
| 109-s-3491 | 109 | s | 3491 | Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-12 | 2006-06-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5719-5721) | Senate | Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] | OH | R | V000126 | 2 | Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act, or SAFE Commission Act - Establishes the Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission to develop legislation designed to address: (1) the unsustainable imbalance between long-term federal spending commitments and projected revenues; (2) increases in net national savings to provide for domestic investment and economic growth; and (3) revision of the budget process to place greater emphasis on long-term fiscal issues. Requires the Commission to: (1) develop one or two methods for estimating the cost of legislation as an alternative to the current Congressional Budget Office (CBO) method; and (2) hold at least one town-hall style public hearing within each federal reserve district. Requires the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to Congress and the President. Authorizes the President to submit to Congress an alternative proposal. Authorizes the Committee on the Budget of either Chamber to publish its own alternative proposal in the Congressional Record. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such legislation. Requires CBO to prepare a long-term cost estimate and have it published in the Congressional Record as expeditiously as possible whenever requested to do so by the Commission, the President, or the chairman of Committee on the Budget of either Chamber. | 2023-01-13T04:50:39Z | |
| 109-hr-5576 | 109 | hr | 5576 | Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-09 | 2006-07-26 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535. | House | Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] | MI | R | K000288 | 0 | Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2007 for: (1) the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a prohibition on the use of grants-in-aid for airport funds for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems, reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas, or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems; (3) the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) the Federal Railroad Administration, including quarterly grants and efficiency incentive grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak); (7) the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), including capital investment grants for specified transportation projects; (8) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (9) the Maritime Administration; (10) the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; (11) the Research and Innovative Technology Administration; (12) the Office of Inspector General; and (13) the Surface Transportation Board. Sets forth certain rescissions of contract authorizations, liquidations of contract authorizations, limitations on obligations, and transfers of funds. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary in this title) to transfer unexpended balances available for the bonding assistance program from "Office of the Secretary, Salaries and expenses" to "Minority Outreach." (Sec. 110) Prohibits the use of funds to compensate in excess of 395 technical staff-years under the federally funded research and development center contract between the FAA and the Center for Advanced Aviation Systems Development during FY2007. (Sec. 113) Extends the authority of t… | 2023-01-13T04:50:50Z | |
| 109-hr-5552 | 109 | hr | 5552 | Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-06-07 | 2006-07-25 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1514-1516) | House | Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] | VA | R | W000672 | 26 | Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act, or SAFE Commission Act - Establishes the Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission to develop legislation designed to address: (1) the unsustainable imbalance between long-term federal spending commitments and projected revenues; (2) increases in net national savings to provide for domestic investment and economic growth; (3) the implications of foreign ownership of debt instruments issued by the federal government; and (4) revision of the budget process to place greater emphasis on long-term fiscal issues. Requires the Commission to: (1) develop one or two methods for estimating the cost of legislation as an alternative to the current Congressional Budget Office (CBO) method; and (2) hold at least one town-hall style public hearing within each federal reserve district. Requires the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to Congress and the President. Authorizes the President to submit to Congress an alternative proposal. Authorizes the Committee on the Budget of either Chamber to publish its own alternative proposal in the Congressional Record. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such legislation. Requires CBO to prepare a long-term cost estimate and have it published in the Congressional Record as expeditiously as possible whenever requested to do so by the Commission, the President, or the chairman of the Committee on the Budget of either Chamber. | 2023-01-13T04:50:50Z | |
| 109-hr-5470 | 109 | hr | 5470 | Zero Baseline Budget Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-24 | 2006-05-24 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 27 | Zero Baseline Budget Act of 2006 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to eliminate sequential and cumulative adjustments for inflation from Congressional Budget Office (CBO) baseline projections for discretionary appropriations with respect to: (1) expiring housing contracts and social insurance administrative expenses; (2) offset pay absorption and pay annualization; (3) inflation; and (4) any accounting for changes required by law in the level of agency payments for personnel benefits other than pay. Exempts from the requirement that budgetary resources (other than unobligated balances) be at the level available in the current year any resources designated as an emergency requirement or provided in supplemental appropriations laws. Prohibits adjustments for inflation or or any other factor. Amends the Act to extend indefinitely the formula used to calculate the baseline. | 2023-01-13T04:48:26Z | |
| 109-hr-5427 | 109 | hr | 5427 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-19 | 2006-06-29 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504. | House | Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7] | OH | R | H000666 | 0 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Defense - Civil - Department of the Army - Makes FY2007 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (civil functions of the Department of the Army pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood control, shore protection, storm damage reduction and aquatic ecosystem restoration); (2) general investigations (collection and study of basic information pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood control, shore protection, storm damage reduction, and related projects); (3) construction (river and harbor, flood control, shore protection, storm damage reduction, and related projects); (4) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (5) operation and maintenance of existing river and harbor, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related projects; (6) administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (7) clean up of contamination at U.S. sites resulting from work performed as part of the Nation's early atomic energy program; (8) flood control and coastal emergency support operations; (9) formerly utilized sites remedial action; and (10) general administration and related civil works functions in the headquarters of the Corps, the offices of the Division Engineers, the Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, the Institute for Water Resources, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, and the U.S. Corps of Engineers Finance Center. States that no funds have been provided for the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works). (Sec. 101) Denies the availability of funds through reprogramming for certain purposes, with specified exceptions under the Continuing Authorities Program. (Sec. 102) Sets limitations upon agreements proposed for execution after the enactment of this Act by either the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Sec. 103) Prohibits use of app… | 2023-01-13T04:48:27Z | |
| 109-s-2832 | 109 | s | 2832 | Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-18 | 2006-09-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] | OH | R | V000126 | 7 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006 - Limits the maximum Appalachian Regional Commission non-highway grant amount for designated at-risk counties to 70%. Directs the Commission to designate as "at-risk counties" those counties in the Appalachian region that are most at risk of becoming economically distressed. Authorizes additional appropriations to the Commission through FY2011 to carry out Appalachian regional development. Extends, for five years, the termination date of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (with exceptions for the Appalachian development highway system and certain definitions). | 2023-01-13T04:48:17Z | |
| 109-s-2815 | 109 | s | 2815 | Commission on Economic Indicators Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-16 | 2006-05-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4623-4624) | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 0 | Commission on Economic Indicators Act of 2006 - Establishes the Commission on Economic Indicators to study and report to Congress on: (1) economic statistics collected and reported by U.S. government agencies, including national income, employment and unemployment, wages, personal income, wealth, savings, debt, productivity, inflation, and international trade and capital flows; and (2) ways to improve the related statistical measurements so that they provide a more accurate and complete depiction of economic conditions. | 2023-01-13T04:48:18Z | |
| 109-hr-5385 | 109 | hr | 5385 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-15 | 2006-12-06 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | W000099 | 71 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2007 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; and (5) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts. (Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $750,000. (Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions taken by DOD and the Department of State during the previous fiscal year to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, South Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States. (Sec. 121) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation. (Sec.… | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5386 | 109 | hr | 5386 | Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-15 | 2006-06-29 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507. | House | Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] | NC | R | T000067 | 0 | Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies for FY2007. Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY2007 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: (1) land and resource management; (2) wildland fire management (including transfer of funds); (3) construction; (4) land acquisition; (5) Oregon and California grant lands; (6) range improvements; (7) service charges, deposits, and forfeitures with respect to public lands; and (8) miscellaneous trust funds. Appropriates funds for FY2007 to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for: (1) resource management; (2) construction; (3) land acquisition; (4) the Landowner Incentive Program that provides assistance to private landowners for private conservation efforts; (5) the Private Stewardship Grants Program; (6) expenses related to carrying out the Endangered Species Act of 1973; (7) the National Wildlife Refuge Fund; (8) expenses related to carrying out the North American Wetlands Conservation Act; (9) financial assistance for projects to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds; (10) expenses related to carrying out, through the Multinational Species Conservation Fund, the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004; and (11) wildlife conservation grants to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes. Makes appropriations for FY2007 to the National Park Service (NPS) for: (1) the National Park System; (2) U.S. Park Police; (3) expenses for national recreation and preservation programs; (4) expenses related to carrying out the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996; (5) construction; and (6) land acquisition and state… | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5384 | 109 | hr | 5384 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-12 | 2006-12-05 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11127-11159; text of measure as reported in House: CR S11127-11140) | House | Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] | TX | R | B000617 | 48 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2007 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) Chief Economist; (3) National Appeals Division; (4) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (5) Homeland Security Staff; (6) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (7) Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (8) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; (9) Office of Civil Rights; (10) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration; (11) agriculture buildings and facilities and rental payments; (12) hazardous materials management; (13) departmental administration; (14) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations; (15) Office of Communications; (16) Office of the Inspector General; (17) Office of the General Counsel; (18) Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; (19) Economic Research Service; (20) National Agricultural Statistics Service; (21) Agricultural Research Service; (22) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service; (23) Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; (24) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (25) Agricultural Marketing Service; (26) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration; (27) Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety; (28) Food Safety and Inspection Service; (29) Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services; (30) Farm Service Agency; (31) Risk Management Agency; (32) Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund; and (33) Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. Title II: Conservation Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment; and (2) Natural Resources Conservation Service. Title III: Rural Development Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the … | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-s-2718 | 109 | s | 2718 | WATCHDOGS Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-05-04 | 2006-05-26 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] | NV | R | E000194 | 0 | Website for American Taxpayers to Check and Help Deter Out-of-control Government Spending Act or WATCHDOGS Act - Defines: (1) a "contractor entity" as any entity that receives federal funds as a general contractor or subcontractor at any tier in connection with a federal contract; and (2) "covered entity" as any entity that receives federal funds through a grant or loan, with exceptions. Requires each contractor entity and covered entity to: (1) apply to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a federal funds application number; and (2) annually provide OMB with specified information. Directs OMB to: (1) issue a federal funds application number to each covered entity or contractor entity that applies for such number; (2) develop and establish a publicly accessible searchable database website of information on each covered entity and contractor entity; (3) promulgate regulations to designate, as specified, loan programs not covered by this Act; and (4) provide for information disclosure exemptions in the interest of national defense or national security. Requires each federal agency to: (1) use the federal funds application number with respect to any document relating to a covered entity or contractor entity receiving federal funds; and (2) make such information relating to covered entities or contractor entities available to OMB as OMB may require. | 2023-01-13T04:48:20Z | |
| 109-hr-5129 | 109 | hr | 5129 | Truth in Accounting Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-04-06 | 2006-05-02 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1959) | House | Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2] | IN | R | C001052 | 55 | Truth in Accounting Act of 2006 - Amends federal law to require the Secretary of the Treasury to include in his audited financial statement of the previous year a calculation of the net present value of the overall liabilities and commitments of the U.S. government. | 2023-01-13T04:48:44Z | |
| 109-hconres-376 | 109 | hconres | 376 | Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-31 | 2006-05-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-1] | IA | R | N000172 | 0 | Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2007-FY2011 with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for specified major functional categories for FY2007-FY2011. Title II: Reconciliation - (Sec. 201) Requires recommendations to the House Committee on the Budget of changes in law sufficient to reduce the deficit by specified amounts by the following Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and the Workforce; (4) Financial Services; (5) International Relations; (6) the Judiciary; (7) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (8) Ways and Means. Requires the House Committee on the Budget to report to the House a reconciliation bill carrying out all such recommendations without any substantive revision. Allows the Chairman of the Budget Committee (Chairman) to file with the House appropriately revised committee allocations and revised functional levels and aggregates. Considers such revised allocations and aggregates to be allocations and aggregates established by the concurrent resolution on the budget. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Creates reserve funds, subject to specified conditions, for: (1) disposal of underutilized federal real property; (2) reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act; (3) calendar year 2007 alternative minimum tax relief; (4) the National Flood Insurance Program; (5) revision of the regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; and (6) full offset of appropriations for the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and other domestic priorities. Title IV: Budget Enforcement - (Sec. 401) Sets forth prohibitions… | 2023-01-13T04:48:34Z | |
| 109-hconres-373 | 109 | hconres | 373 | Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-30 | 2006-03-30 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | House | Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] | TX | R | H001036 | 37 | Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2007-FY2011 with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for specified major functional categories for FY2007-FY2011. Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and the Workforce; (4) Energy and Commerce; (5) Government Reform; (6) Resources; (7) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (8) Ways and Means. Requires the Committee on Ways and Means to report a reconciliation bill providing for revenue reduction. Requires the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to submit to the Committee on the Budget its findings that identify savings amounting to 1% of total spending under its jurisdiction from activities that are wasteful, unnecessary, or lower-priority. Establishes a reserve fund for emergencies. Prohibits House legislation that would require advanced appropriations, with a specified exception. Makes rule XXVII of the House (the Gephardt Rule, relating to mandatory adjustment of the statutory limit on the public debt to conform to a budget resolution) inapplicable with respect to the adoption by Congress of a budget resolution for FY2007. Requires: (1) reported legislation designated as an emergency requirement to include an explanation of the manner in which the legislation meets specified criteria; and (2) if such legislation is to be considered without being reported, the explanation to be published in the Congressional Record in advance of floor consideration. Provides for changes in allocations and aggregates resulting from realistic scoring of measures affecting federal revenues. Prohibits the use of revenue increases to comply with budget allocations and aggregates. … | 2023-01-13T04:49:01Z | |
| 109-hr-4964 | 109 | hr | 4964 | Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-15 | 2006-03-15 | Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, 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. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] | AZ | R | F000444 | 22 | Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 - Prohibits a federal agency from obligating funds made available in an appropriation Act or other Act to implement an earmark: (1) that is included in a congressional report accompanying such legislation, unless the earmark is also included in the Act; or (2) if the earmark was not in the House-passed or Senate-passed version of that measure committed to the conference committee. Amends rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit consideration of a bill or amendment between the chambers or conference report on such bill unless a list of all earmarks in it, an identification of the Member who proposed it (if possible), and an explanation of the essential governmental purpose for the earmark are available to all Members, and made available to the general public on the Internet for at least 72 hours before its consideration. | 2023-01-13T04:48:57Z | |
| 109-hr-4950 | 109 | hr | 4950 | Commission on Economic Indicators Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-14 | 2006-03-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] | IL | D | E000287 | 11 | Commission on Economic Indicators Act of 2006 - Establishes the Commission on Economic Indicators to study and report to Congress on: (1) economic statistics collected and reported by U.S. government agencies, including national income, employment and unemployment, wages, personal income, wealth, savings, debt, productivity, inflation, and international trade and capital flows; and (2) ways to improve the related statistical measurements. | 2023-01-13T04:48:57Z | |
| 109-hr-4939 | 109 | hr | 4939 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-13 | 2006-06-15 | Became Public Law No: 109-234. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 393 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1: Department of Agriculture - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2006 for the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for P.L. 480 title II grants (emergency and non-emergency food assistance). Chapter 2: Department of Defense - Military - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance (O&M); (3) the Former Soviet Union Threat Reduction Account; (4) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (5) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (6) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (7) procurement; (8) research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E); (9) Defense Working Capital Funds; (10) the Defense Health Program; (11) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities related to Afghanistan and Central Asia; (12) the Office of the Inspector General; and (13) the Intelligence Community Management Account. (Sec. 1201) Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (Secretary, for purposes of this Chapter), in the national interest, to transfer between appropriations up to $2 billion of the funds made available to DOD in this Chapter. Requires congressional notification of each transfer. (Sec. 1202) Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006 to increase from $3.75 billion to $5 billion the amount of DOD working capital funds authorized to be transferred by the Secretary for military functions. (Sec. 1203) Authorizes the Secretary to transfer to DOD appropriations up to $5.85 million from the Defense Cooperation Account. (Sec. 1204) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to increase the amount authorized for U.S. contributions for the common-funded budgets of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). (Sec. 1205) Authorizes the use of specified DOD funds for support for counte… | 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z | |
| 109-sconres-83 | 109 | sconres | 83 | An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-10 | 2006-03-28 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] | NH | R | G000445 | 542 | Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2006 and FY2008-FY2011. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2006-FY2011 with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security and specified major functional categories for FY2006-FY2011. Title II: Reconciliation - (Sec. 201) Requires the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to report a reconciliation bill to the Senate, by May 16, 2006, that consists of changes within its jurisdiction sufficient to reduce budget authority and outlays by $3 billion for FY2007-FY2011. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Creates reserve funds, subject to specified conditions, for: (1) the uninsured; (2) health information technology; (3) the Asbestos Injury Trust Fund; (4) safe importation of prescription drugs; (5) reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act; (6) comprehensive immigration reform; (7) Indian claim settlement; (8) the National Flood Insurance Program; (9) protection of America's competitive edge; (10) the Land and Water Conservation Fund; (11) (deficit-neutral) chronic care case management; (12) receipts from Bonneville Power Administration; (13) extension of the enrollment period for part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA); (14) negotiation of the best possible price for prescription drugs through such Program; (15) pandemic influenza preparedness planning; (16) prevention of catastrophic loss; (17) (deficit-neutral) energy legislation; (18) fire and safety programs; (19) an increase in physician payments under Medicare; (20) a Commission for Accountability and Review of Federal Agencie… | 2023-01-13T04:48:48Z | |
| 109-hr-4889 | 109 | hr | 4889 | Separate Enrollment and Line Item Veto Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-07 | 2006-03-07 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, 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. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] | GA | R | G000550 | 10 | Separate Enrollment and Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - Prohibits the congressional appropriations committees from reporting any appropriations measure that fails to contain the same level of detail on the allocation of a proposed item of appropriations set forth in the accompanying committee report. Prohibits any congressional committee from reporting an authorization measure that contains new direct spending or a new limited tax benefit unless it presents each as a separate item, and the accompanying committee report contains a level of detail clearly indentifying its allocation. Prohibits a conference committee from filing a conference report that fails to contain the level of detail and the separate itemization of each direct spending or limited tax benefit required by this Act. Makes it out of order in the House to consider any measure reported or presented in violation of this Act. Provides for separate enrollment of each item of every appropriation and authorization measure containing new direct spending or new targeted tax benefits passed by Congress in the same form. Requires the Joint Committee on Taxation toidentify any limited tax benefits contained in any revenue or reconciliation measure amending the Internal Revenue Code that is being prepared for filing by a conference committee. Makes it out of order to consider any measure containing an emergency designation if it also provides an appropriation or direct spending for any other item or contains any other matter. Allows the measure to contain rescissions of budget authority or reductions of direct spending, or reduce amounts for that emergency. Provides for expedited judicial review of this Act. Requires the President to submit legislation for the periodic review, reauthorization, and sunset of tax expenditures with his FY2008 budget. Makes it out of order in the House to consider any measure containing a tax expenditure unless it terminates the tax expenditure within 10 years. | 2023-01-13T04:48:59Z | |
| 109-hr-4890 | 109 | hr | 4890 | Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-07 | 2006-09-05 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589. | House | Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] | WI | R | R000570 | 110 | Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the cancellation (line item veto) of any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, item of direct spending, or targeted tax benefit within 45 days after its enactment. Sets forth requirements for the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed cancellation. Prohibits duplicate proposals of such cancellations. Limits such messages to five for most bills or joint resolutions, but up to 10 for any omnibus budget reconciliation or appropriation measure. Dedicates any cancellation only to deficit reduction or increase of a surplus. Requires: (1) the chairs of the Senate and House Budget Committees to revise committee allocations and aggregates and other appropriate levels under the appropriate concurrent resolution on the budget to reflect the cancellation; and (2) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise applicable limits, as appropriate, under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Sets forth procedures for expedited congressional consideration of a proposed cancellation. Authorizes the President up to 45 days after he transmits a special message to Congress to: (1) withhold discretionary budget authority; and (2) suspend implementation of any targeted tax benefit proposed to be repealed. Provides for an additional 45-day extension of any discretionary budget authority, item of direct spending, or targeted tax benefit, as applicable. Requires the chairs of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance (chairs) to: (1) review any revenue or reconciliation bill or joint resolution amending the Internal Revenue Code being prepared for filing by a conference committee; (2) identify whether such legislation contains any targeted tax benefits; and (3) provide the conference committee with a statement identifying such targeted benefits or d… | 2023-01-13T04:48:59Z | |
| 109-hr-4892 | 109 | hr | 4892 | Sunshine in Monetary Policy Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-07 | 2006-04-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] | TX | R | P000583 | 4 | Sunshine in Monetary Policy Act - Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to continue, after March 22, 2006, to compile and publish on a weekly basis the measure of the M3 monetary aggregate and components of the M3 that are not included in the measure of the M2 monetary aggregate. | 2023-01-13T04:48:59Z | |
| 109-s-2381 | 109 | s | 2381 | Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-07 | 2006-05-02 | Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-650. | Senate | Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] | TN | R | F000439 | 29 | Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the rescission of any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority or the rescission, in whole or in part, of any item of direct spending. Sets forth requirements for the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed rescission. Requires any rescinded budget authority or items of direct spending to be dedicated only to deficit reduction, and not to be used as an offset for other spending increases. Provides for adjustment of: (1) committee allocations resulting from such rescission; and (3) applicable limits, as appropriate, under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Sets forth procedures for expedited congressional consideration of a proposed rescission. | 2023-01-13T04:48:51Z | |
| 109-s-2372 | 109 | s | 2372 | Expedited Budget Item Veto Review Act of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-06 | 2006-03-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | Expedited Budget Item Veto Review Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the expedited consideration of certain proposed cancellations of appropriations, new direct spending, and limited tax benefits. | 2023-01-13T04:48:51Z | |
| 109-hr-4845 | 109 | hr | 4845 | Innovation and Competitiveness Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-03-02 | 2006-03-02 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Science, Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, 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. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] | VA | R | G000289 | 5 | Innovation and Competitiveness Act - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2006 - Amends federal law concerning the power of a state to impose a net income tax on income derived from interstate commerce to extend the exemption from such tax with respect to solicitations for, and sales of, tangible personal property shipped from outside the state to all other forms of property, services, and other transactions fulfilled from a point outside the state. Makes such net income tax prohibitions applicable to other business activity taxes specified by this Act. Prohibits imposing a net income tax or other business activity tax on a person's activities in interstate commerce unless such person has a physical presence in the state during the taxable period with respect to which the tax is imposed. Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2006- Amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to Court; Sanctions) with respect to mandatory court sanctions for frivolous lawsuits and award of attorney's fees to parties prevailing on Rule 11 motions. Applies Rule 11 to state civil actions that substantially affect interstate commerce. Requires personal injury claims filed in state or federal court to be filed in the county or federal district meeting specified requirements. Requires a federal district court to suspend from the practice of law for one year (or longer, at the court's discretion) an attorney found to have violated Rule 11 three or more times. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that an attempt to litigate a claim or defense involving the same plaintiff and defendant that has been litigated and lost on three consecutive prior occasions is a Rule 11 violation. Imposes additional sanctions for the willful and intentional destruction of documents highly relevant to a federal court proceeding. Requires public disclosure of the record of a Rule 11 proceeding, except in specified circumstances. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to replace the Rob… | 2023-01-13T04:49:00Z | |
| 109-sjres-31 | 109 | sjres | 31 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balancing of the budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-02-15 | 2006-02-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] | VA | R | A000121 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the U.S. budget deficit to be reduced to the following percentages of the amount of the deficit in the year this article is ratified: (1) 80% in the first fiscal year after ratification; (2) 60% in the second fiscal year after ratification; (3) 40% in the third fiscal year after ratification; and (4) 20% in the fourth fiscal year after ratification. Prohibits U.S. expenditures from exceeding receipts for any fiscal year after the fourth fiscal year after ratification unless authorized by a law approved by three-fifths of each House of Congress. Authorizes Congress to waive the provisions of this Act for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Requires any deficit that occurs as a result of such war to be reduced within five fiscal years following the war. | 2023-01-13T04:49:02Z | |
| 109-hjres-77 | 109 | hjres | 77 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation or authorization of new direct spending in any bill presented by Congress. | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-02-08 | 2006-02-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] | FL | R | S000822 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation or authorization of new direct spending in any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to him or her. Declares that any such legislation shall become law as so modified after the President signs it. Directs the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations or disapproved authorization of new direct spending with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider such portions separately in the manner prescribed under the Constitution for bills disapproved by the President. | 2023-01-13T04:49:12Z | |
| 109-hr-4699 | 109 | hr | 4699 | Stimulating Leadership in Cutting Expenditures Act (or SLICE Act) of 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2006-02-01 | 2006-02-01 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] | CO | D | U000038 | 5 | Stimulating Leadership in Cutting Expenditures Act or SLICE Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions in budget authority provided in Public Law 109-59 or in an appropriation Act. | 2023-01-13T04:49:11Z | |
| 109-hjres-75 | 109 | hjres | 75 | Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-12-17 | 2005-12-18 | Became Public Law No: 109-128. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 17, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Public Law 109-77 to extend until December 31, 2006, specified continuing appropriations for FY2006. Declares that, notwithstanding such date, funds shall be available and obligations for mandatory payments due on or about November 1, 2005, December 1, 2005, and January 1, 2006. | 2023-01-13T04:49:30Z | |
| 109-hjres-74 | 109 | hjres | 74 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-12-14 | 2006-02-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] | TN | R | J000082 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits federal expenditures (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding revenues (except those derived from borrowing) for any fiscal year unless three-fifths of the whole number of each chamber provides for a specific excess of expenditures over revenues by a rollcall vote. Authorizes Congress to waive such prohibition when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. | 2023-01-13T04:49:30Z | |
| 109-hr-4526 | 109 | hr | 4526 | Government Waste Reduction Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-12-14 | 2005-12-14 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3] | SC | R | B001239 | 9 | Government Waste Reduction Act of 2005 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to extend discretionary spending limits through FY2011. Repeals requirements for inclusion in a sequestration report of adjustments to discretionary limits for: (1) continuing disability reviews by the Social Security Administration; (2) specified allowances for the International Monetary Fund and international arrearages; (3) any earned income tax credit compliance initiative; (4) adoption incentive payments; and (5) conservation spending. Requires an adjustment to discretionary spending limits equal to the estimated resulting reduction in mandatory budget authority and outlays utilizing accrual methods, if enacted legislation charges federal agencies for the full cost of accrued federal retirement and health benefits, and an appropriations Act provides new budget authority to carry out such legislation. Revises PAYGO requirements to remove receipts from the requirement that any legislation enacted before FY2012 affecting direct spending (currently, direct spending or receipts) that increases the deficit will trigger an offsetting sequestration. Revises the formula for calculating the amount of deficit increase or decrease by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Requires OMB to assume an automatic deficit increase of $44.559 billion before making such calculations for FY2006. Repeals the cap on the amount by which Medicare programs must be reduced. States that, with respect to eliminating a deficit increase, accounts shall be assumed to be at the level in the baseline (as under current law) for FY2007, but for FY2008-FY2011 at the baseline only after adjusting for any sequester in FY2006. Repeals the exemption of agricultural crop disaster assistance from the application of emergency legislation requirements (thus including agricultural crop disaster assistance as direct spending the President may designate as an emergency requirement). Revises the definition of basel… | 2023-01-13T04:49:26Z | |
| 109-hjres-72 | 109 | hjres | 72 | Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-11-16 | 2005-11-19 | Became Public Law No: 109-105. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 14 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Public Law 109-77 to extend until December 17, 2005, specified continuing appropriations for FY2006. | 2023-01-13T04:49:45Z | |
| 109-hr-4254 | 109 | hr | 4254 | Corporate Entitlement Reform Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-11-08 | 2005-11-08 | Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] | TN | D | C000754 | 10 | Corporate Entitlement Reform Act of 2005 - Establishes the Corporate Entitlement Reform Commission to: (1) examine and identify federal programs and tax laws that provide corporate entitlements (federally-funded payments to profitmaking enterprises provided without a reasonable expectation that activities performed in return for such payments would result in benefits to the public at least as great as the payments); (2) review such entitlements; (3) recommend $50 billion in federal savings on corporate entitlements for the period beginning October 1, 2006, and ending September 30, 2016; and (4) report to Congress on its findings and recommendations. Sets forth procedures for congressional consideration and implementation of the Commission's recommendations. | 2023-01-13T04:49:42Z | |
| 109-hr-4241 | 109 | hr | 4241 | Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-11-07 | 2005-11-18 | The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4241. | House | Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-1] | IA | R | N000172 | 0 | Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 - Title I: Committee on Agriculture - Agricultural Reconciliation Act of 2005 - Subtitle A: Commodity Programs - (Sec. 1101) Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, for the 2006 and 2007 crop years (and the 2008 and 2009 crop years if direct payments are provided for those crop years), to reduce, by 1% for the crop year concerned, direct payments to the producers on a farm for a covered commodity or for peanuts. (States that no reduction shall be made if direct payments are made for the 2010 or any subsequent crop year of a covered commodity.) (Sec. 1102) Gives producers of covered commodities or peanuts the option of receiving up to 40% of their direct payments in advance for the 2006 and 2007 crop years (and 50 % for the 2005 crop year). (Current law provides for up to 50% advance payments through the 2007 crop year.) (Sec. 1103) Repeals authority for the upland cotton user marketing certificate program. Subtitle B: Conservation - (Sec. 1201) Amends the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act respecting the watershed rehabilitation program to: (1) reduce FY2007 authorizations of appropriations; (2) eliminate multi-year availability of funds; and (3) rescind funds previously made available but unobligated as of September 30, 2006. (Sec. 1202) Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend the conservation security program through FY2011. Revises Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding limits for such program to: (1) increase the total limit, and extend funding limits to FY2015; and (2) establish specified limits for FY2006-FY2010, and for FY2006-FY2115. (Sec. 1203) Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to eliminate FY2007 funding for the agricultural management assistance program. Subtitle C: Energy - (Sec. 1301) Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to eliminate FY2007 CCC funds for the renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements program. Subtitle D: Rural Development - (Sec. 14… | 2023-01-13T04:49:43Z | |
| 109-hjres-71 | 109 | hjres | 71 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-11-04 | 2006-02-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] | MN | R | K000358 | 17 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove appropriations in any bill, order, resolution, or vote, which is presented to him or her. Declares that any legislation that the President approves and signs after such amendment shall become law as so modified. Requires the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider separately any reduced or disapproved appropriations in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President. | 2023-01-13T04:49:45Z | |
| 109-s-1928 | 109 | s | 1928 | Spending Money Accountably to Rebuild After Tragedy Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-10-27 | 2005-10-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] | NV | R | E000194 | 7 | Spending Money Accountably to Rebuild After Tragedy Act or SMART Act - Provides a 5% rescission in the: (1) budget authority provided (or obligation limitation imposed) for FY2006 for each discretionary account in each FY2006 appropriations Act (except any FY2005 supplemental appropriation Act, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006, and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act); (2) budget authority provided in any advance appropriation for FY2006 for such account in any prior fiscal year appropriations Act; and (3) contract authority provided in FY2006 for any program subject to a limitation contained in this joint resolution. Permits the President to except certain programs, projects and accounts, in whole or in part, from such rescission; provided however, that such exceptions do not, in the aggregate, exceed 1% of the overall amount rescinded. Prohibits the FY2006 cost of living adjustments in the statutory pay system of federal employees. Allows such adjustment for federal law enforcement officers. Provides for a two-year: (1) delay of implementation of the Medicare part D prescription drug benefit under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA); and (2) extension of the Medicare prescription drug discount card and the transitional assistance program. Increases the transitional assistance for such period. Amends SSA to accelerate the income-related reduction in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) premium subsidy. Repeals the authorization for funding for high priority projects programs provided in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Rescinds any such unobligated balances as well as other unobligated balances of funds authorized by SAFETEA-LU for specified programs. Reduces the obligation ceiling for: (1) federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, with specified exceptions; and (2) contract authority for certain transportation research prog… | 2023-01-13T04:49:46Z | |
| 109-s-1932 | 109 | s | 1932 | Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-10-27 | 2006-02-08 | Became Public Law No: 109-171. | Senate | Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] | NH | R | G000445 | 263 | (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on December 19, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 - Title I: Agriculture Provisions - Agricultural Reconciliation Act of 2005 - Subtitle A: Commodity Programs - (Sec. 1101) Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to revise the national dairy market loss payment formula by decreasing the multiplier for the periods beginning on: (1) October 1, 2005, and ending on August 31, 2007; and (2) September 1, 2007. Extends the sign-up and contract periods through September 30, 2007. (Sec. 1102) Reduces advance payments for peanuts and for covered commodities to: (1) 40% for crop year 2006; and (2) 22% for crop year 2007. (Sec. 1103) Repeals authority to issue upland cotton user marketing certificates. Subtitle B: Conservation - (Sec. 1201) Cancels the watershed rehabilitation program. (Sec. 1202) Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to: (1) extend conservation security program authority through FY2011; and (2) extend and increase Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding for such program. (Sec. 1203) Amends environmental quality incentives program provisions to: (1) extend program authority through FY2010; (2) apply the aggregate payment limitation to any six-year period. (Currently, such limitation applies to FY2002-FY2007); and (3) set forth specified funding provisions for FY2007-FY2009, and for FY2010. Subtitle C: Energy - (Sec. 1301) Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reduce FY 2007 funding for the renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements program. Subtitle D: Rural Development - (Sec. 1401) Cancels authority to obligate funds previously made available for expanded access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas unobligated as of October 1, 2006, as of that date. (Sec. 1402) Cancels authority to obligate funds previously made available for value-added agricultural product market development grants unobligated… | 2023-03-24T16:27:28Z | |
| 109-s-1865 | 109 | s | 1865 | SouthEast Crescent Authority Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-10-07 | 2005-10-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] | NC | R | D000601 | 4 | SouthEast Crescent Authority Act of 2005 - Establishes a SouthEast Crescent Authority for all parts of the following southeastern states not eligible for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission or the Delta Regional Authority: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Directs the Authority to perform various functions, including: (1) formulating plans and programs to spur economic development, and approving grants to States and public and nonprofit entities toward that end; (2) establishing priorities in a development plan for the region; (3) supporting local development districts, and creating them where they do not exist; and (4) encouraging private investment in the region. Permits the Authority to request and receive Federal, State and local government personnel as employees.Stipulates that Authority grants for infrastructure development may be made only to State or local governments. Permits other Authority grants for job training, employment-related education, business development, assisting severely distressed and poor areas, or for other purposes in accordance with the Act. Allows the Authority to designate annually: (1) distressed counties; and (2) isolated areas of distress in nondistressed counties. Directs the Authority to garner public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of its plans and programs. | 2023-01-13T04:49:48Z | |
| 109-hr-3958 | 109 | hr | 3958 | Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-29 | 2005-11-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. | House | Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] | LA | D | M001161 | 0 | Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2005 related to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. Makes appropriations for interoperable communications. Provides for reconstruction/repair of the New Orleans Regional VA Hospital. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to convey the Naval Support Activity to the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, or the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana, to facilitate their development and expansion. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to hazard mitigation measures in a major disaster area. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to reimburse all costs associated with the restoration of privately-owned utility infrastructure damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Helping to House the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with respect to Hurricane Katrina Emergency Assistance Vouchers. Prescribes requirements under the Home Program for families displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Establishes in the Treasury the Home Business and Mortgage Protection Fund. Amends the TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005 with respect to reimbursement of states for benefits under title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) part A of the Social Security Act (SSA)) provided to assist families from other states affected by Hurricane Katrina. Requires a state to provide medical assistance under SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to Disaster Relief Medicaid (DRM)-eligible Katrina Survivors under a plan established during the DRM coverage period. Provides for 100% federal matching payments for medical assistance provided in direct impact parishes. Establishes in the Treasury the United States Disaster Relief Fund. Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make Katrina survivors eligible for: (1) a refundable income tax credit for 100% of healt… | 2023-01-13T04:50:07Z | |
| 109-hr-3966 | 109 | hr | 3966 | Stimulating Leadership in Cutting Expenditures Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-29 | 2005-10-20 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8989) | House | Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] | CO | D | U000038 | 7 | Stimulating Leadership in Cutting Expenditures Act of 2005 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to transmit to Congress, by specified dates, a special message proposing to rescind amounts of budget authority provided in: (1) the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (P.L. 109-59); or (2) an appropriation Act enacted before January 1, 2006, in order to offset amounts appropriated or expected to be appropriated in connection with natural disasters occurring during calendar year 2005. Prescribes procedures for expedited consideration of such proposed rescissions. | 2023-01-13T04:50:06Z | |
| 109-hjres-68 | 109 | hjres | 68 | Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-30 | Became Public Law No: 109-77. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 14 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Makes continuing appropriations for FY2006. (Sec. 101) Appropriates amounts for continuing operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY2005 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be made available in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (2) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2006; (3) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006; (4) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House of Representatives) or the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate); (5) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2006; (6) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006; (7) Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House) or the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate); (8) Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House) or the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate); and (9) Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the House) or the Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate), and the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2006 (in the Senate). Continues any project or activity under such Acts at the current rate for operations or the rate permitted by the House and Senate actions, whichever is lower, and under the authority and conditions provided in applicable appropriation… | 2023-01-13T04:49:57Z | |
| 109-hr-3903 | 109 | hr | 3903 | To make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for fiscal year 2006. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-11-01 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9448) | House | Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] | TN | R | B001243 | 19 | Makes 1% across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for FY2006. | 2023-01-13T04:50:08Z | |
| 109-hr-3904 | 109 | hr | 3904 | To make 2 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for fiscal year 2006. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-11-01 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9448) | House | Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] | TN | R | B001243 | 19 | Makes 2% across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for FY 2006. | 2023-01-13T04:50:08Z | |
| 109-hr-3906 | 109 | hr | 3906 | To make 5 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for fiscal year 2006. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-11-01 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9448) | House | Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] | TN | R | B001243 | 18 | Makes 5% across-the-board recissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for FY2006. | 2023-01-13T04:50:08Z | |
| 109-hr-3915 | 109 | hr | 3915 | Black Lung Disability Trust Fund Debt Restructuring Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2] | KY | R | L000293 | 3 | Black Lung Disability Trust Fund Debt Restructuring Act - Requires the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, on a certain refinancing date, to pay the market value of the outstanding repayable advances, plus accrued interest, by transferring into the general fund of the Treasury specified amounts derived from proceeds from obligations issued to the Secretary of the Treasury and from an appropriation to the Trust Fund under this Act. Authorizes the Trust Fund to issue additional obligations to the Secretary if it is unable to: (1) repay those obligations issued in such initial repayment; or (2) make benefit payments and other authorized expenditures. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend provisions for a temporary increase in excise tax levels related to the Trust Fund. | 2023-01-13T04:50:08Z | |
| 109-sjres-25 | 109 | sjres | 25 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518) | Senate | Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] | MO | R | T000024 | 11 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove appropriations in any bill, order, resolution, or vote, which is presented to the President. Declares that any legislation that the President approves and signs after such amendment shall become law as so modified. Requires the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider separately any reduced or disapproved appropriations in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-sjres-26 | 109 | sjres | 26 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] | NC | R | D000601 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Empowers Congress to enact a line-item veto. | 2023-01-13T04:49:58Z | |
| 109-s-1765 | 109 | s | 1765 | Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-22 | 2005-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 1 | Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2005 related to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. Makes appropriations for interoperable communications. Provides for reconstruction/repair of the New Orleans Regional VA Hospital. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to convey the Naval Support Activity to the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, or the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana, to facilitate their development and expansion. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to hazard mitigation measures in a major disaster area. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to reimburse all costs associated with the restoration of privately-owned utility infrastructure damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Helping to House the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with respect to Hurricane Katrina Emergency Assistance Vouchers. Prescribes requirements under the Home Program for families displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Establishes in the Treasury the Home Business and Mortgage Protection Fund. Amends the TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005 with respect to reimbursement of states for benefits under title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) part A of the Social Security Act (SSA)) provided to assist families from other states affected by Hurricane Katrina. Requires a state to provide medical assistance under SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to Disaster Relief Medicaid (DRM)-eligible Katrina Survivors under a plan established during the DRM coverage period. Provides for 100% federal matching payments for medical assistance provided in direct impact parishes. Establishes in the Treasury the United States Disaster Relief Fund. Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make Katrina survivors eligible for: (1) a refundable income tax credit for 100% of healt… | 2023-01-13T04:50:00Z | |
| 109-s-1766 | 109 | s | 1766 | Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-22 | 2005-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 1 | Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2005 related to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. Makes appropriations for interoperable communications. Provides for reconstruction/repair of the New Orleans Regional VA Hospital. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to convey the Naval Support Activity to the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, or the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana, to facilitate their development and expansion. Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to hazard mitigation measures in a major disaster area. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to reimburse all costs associated with the restoration of privately-owned utility infrastructure damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Helping to House the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with respect to Hurricane Katrina Emergency Assistance Vouchers. Prescribes requirements under the Home Program for families displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Establishes in the Treasury the Home Business and Mortgage Protection Fund. Amends the TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005 with respect to reimbursement of states for benefits under title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) part A of the Social Security Act (SSA)) provided to assist families from other states affected by Hurricane Katrina. Requires a state to provide medical assistance under SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to Disaster Relief Medicaid (DRM)-eligible Katrina Survivors under a plan established during the DRM coverage period. Provides for 100% federal matching payments for medical assistance provided in direct impact parishes. Establishes in the Treasury the United States Disaster Relief Fund. Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to make Katrina survivors eligible for: (1) a refundable income tax credit for 100% of healt… | 2023-01-13T04:49:59Z | |
| 109-hjres-67 | 109 | hjres | 67 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the line item veto. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-21 | 2005-09-21 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] | PA | R | P000585 | 8 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President, in the case of any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented to the President by the House of Representatives and the Senate, to decline to approve in whole any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority, any item of new direct spending, or any tax benefit. | 2023-01-13T04:50:16Z | |
| 109-s-1730 | 109 | s | 1730 | Truth in Budgeting Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-20 | 2005-09-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] | OH | R | V000126 | 1 | Truth in Budgeting Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the Trust Fund Administration (TFA) in the Department of the Treasury to: (1) receive all revenues derived from the sale and issuance of any special rate Treasury obligation to any federal trust fund; and (2) invest them in non-federal government debt instrument index funds or in an index fund established by the TFA which reflects the rate of return in the overall non-federal government debt instrument market. Prohibits the TFA from investing such revenues in any stocks or other forms of equity ownership or in any debt instrument issued by a foreign government or by a corporation registered in a foreign nation. Requires the TFA to maintain such investments and resulting earnings for the sole purpose of redeeming any outstanding special rate Treasury obligations and, to the extent such investments and resulting earnings are not needed to redeem such Treasury obligations, to transfer the excess amount to meet the unfunded current withdrawal obligations (if any) of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund of the Social Security Act. Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review TFA operations annually and certify to Congress that TFA investments are: (1) in compliance with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); (2) free of political influence; and (3) designed to maintain the security of the investment pool while maximizing investment return. | 2023-01-13T04:50:00Z | |
| 109-hr-3707 | 109 | hr | 3707 | Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-08 | 2005-09-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | H000627 | 0 | Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act of 2005 - Authorizes the President to: (1) issue orders and regulations to freeze temporarily wholesale and retail prices of gasoline and other petroleum products at or below the levels prevailing on August 27, 2005; and (2) delegate the performance of any function under this Act to federal officers, departments, and agencies as he considers appropriate. Declares that anyone who willfully violates any such order or regulation shall be fined an amount up to three times the amount of the gain from such violation. Authorizes the President, or any delegatee, to seek a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent or halt violations of orders or regulations issued under this Act. Terminates the authority under this Act upon a finding by the President that the domestic supply of petroleum products meets or exceeds the level of domestic supply as of August 27, 2005. | 2023-01-13T04:50:15Z | |
| 109-hr-3673 | 109 | hr | 3673 | Second Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-07 | 2005-09-08 | Became Public Law No: 109-62. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Second Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005 - Appropriates an additional $1.4 billion to the Department of Defense-Military for ``Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide'' for emergency hurricane expenses, to support costs of evacuation, emergency repairs, deployment of personnel, and other costs resulting from immediate relief efforts, to remain available through FY2006. Allows the transfer of up to $6 million to the Armed Forces Retirement Home for emergency hurricane expenses. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transfer these funds to appropriations for military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, family housing, Defense Health Program, and working capital funds. Requires transferred funds to be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation or fund to which transferred. Requires re-transfer back to this appropriation of any transferred funds determined to be not necessary for the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the congressional defense committees in writing within five days after any such transfer. Designates such amounts as emergency requirements which shall shall not count for budget enforcement purposes of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Appropriates to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers--Civil, an additional $200 million for "Operation and Maintenance," and an additional $200 million for "Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies," to remain available until expended, for emergency expenses for repair of storm damage to authorized projects, as well as flood control and hurricane shore protection projects, in the Gulf States affected by Hurricane Katrina. Requires weekly reports by the Chief of Engineers, acting through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, to the Committee… | 2023-01-13T04:50:15Z | |
| 109-s-1629 | 109 | s | 1629 | Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-07 | 2005-09-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure introduced: CR S9736-9737) | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 0 | Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act of 2005 - Authorizes the President to: (1) issue orders and regulations to freeze temporarily wholesale and retail prices of gasoline and other petroleum products at or below the levels prevailing on August 27, 2005; and (2) delegate the performance of any function under this Act to federal officers, departments, and agencies as he deems appropriate. Declares that anyone who willfully violates any such order or regulation shall be fined an amount up to three times the amount of the gain from such violation. Authorizes the President, or any delegatee, to seek a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent or halt violations of orders or regulations issued under this Act. Terminates the authority under this Act upon a finding by the President that the domestic supply of petroleum products meets or exceeds the level of domestic supply as of August 27, 2005. | 2023-01-13T04:50:03Z | |
| 109-hr-3645 | 109 | hr | 3645 | Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-09-02 | 2005-09-02 | Became Public Law No: 109-61. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000274 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 2005 - Appropriates an additional: (1) $10 billion to the Department of Homeland Security for disaster relief (for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina), to remain available until expended; and (2) $500 million to the Department of Defense for ``Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide'' for emergency hurricane expenses, to support costs of evacuation, emergency repairs, deployment of personnel, and other costs resulting from immediate relief efforts, to remain available until September 30, 2006. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transfer these funds to appropriations for military personnel, operation and maintenance, procurement, family housing, Defense Health Program, and working capital funds. Requires transferred funds to be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation or fund to which transferred. Requires re-transfer back to this appropriation of any transferred funds determined to be not necessary for the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the congressional defense committees in writing within five days after any such transfer. Designates as emergency requirements, which shall shall not count for certain purposes of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the amounts appropriated by this Act. | 2023-01-13T04:50:16Z | |
| 109-hjres-63 | 109 | hjres | 63 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow an item veto of appropriation bills. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-29 | 2005-10-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] | MN | R | K000358 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to disapprove any item of appropriation in any bill. Declares that if any bill is approved by the President, any item of appropriation contained therein which is not disapproved shall become law. Requires the President to return with his objections any item of appropriation disapproved to the chamber in which the bill containing such item originated. Authorizes Congress, in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President, to reconsider any item disapproved under this article. | 2022-02-03T05:27:25Z | |
| 109-s-1495 | 109 | s | 1495 | Obligation of Funds Transparency Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-26 | 2006-03-16 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 2 | Obligation of Funds Transparency Act of 2005 - Prohibits a Federal agency from obligating funds made available in an appropriation Act to implement an earmark that is included in a congressional report accompanying such Act, unless the earmark is also included in that Act. | 2023-01-13T04:50:23Z | |
| 109-hr-3402 | 109 | hr | 3402 | Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-22 | 2006-01-05 | Became Public Law No: 109-162. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] | WI | R | S000244 | 22 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 16, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to set forth revised definitions and grant conditions, including: (1) not requiring matching funds for entities demonstrating financial need; (2) requirements for the protection of the confidentiality and privacy of persons receiving services under such Act; and (3) standards for the release and sharing of confidential information by grantees and subgrantees. Title I: Enhancing Judicial And Law Enforcement Tools To Combat Violence Against Women - (Sec. 101) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to: (1) authorize increased appropriations for FY2007-FY2011 for grants to combat violent crimes against women (STOP grants); (2) include as grant purposes under such Act the maintenance of core victim services and criminal justice initiatives, the placement of special victim assistants in local law enforcement agencies, the development and implementation of training for local victim domestic service providers, and funding of victim services personnel positions; (3) require grant funds to be set aside to assist underserved populations; (4) increase set-aside amounts for grants to Indian tribal governments and U.S. territories and possessions; (5) allot 3 to 8% of grants for grantee training, technical assistance, and data collection; (6) authorize state or Indian tribal governments to use grant funds for forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault; and (7) prohibit officials from requiring sex offense victims to submit to a polygraph examination as a condition for proceeding with an investigation or prosecution of a sex offense. (Sec. 102) Authorizes increased appropriations for FY2007-FY2011 for the grant program for encouraging arrests and enforcement of protection orders in domestic violence and stalking cases. E… | 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z | |
| 109-hconres-214 | 109 | hconres | 214 | Revising the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-21 | 2005-07-21 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. | House | Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] | VA | R | G000280 | 2 | Modifies the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2006, with respect to major functional categories, to: (1) increase new budget authority and outlays for Veterans Benefits and Services; and (2) reduce such authority and outlays for International Affairs. Provides that such modifications shall have force and effect as though included in the resolution. | 2022-02-03T05:28:35Z | |
| 109-s-1446 | 109 | s | 1446 | District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-21 | 2005-07-21 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170. | Senate | Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] | KS | R | B000953 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2006 - Federal Funds - Makes appropriations to the District of Columbia for FY2006, including amounts for the federal payments: (1) for District of Columbia Resident Tuition Support; (2) for emergency planning and security costs in the District; (3) to District of Columbia Courts; (4) for Defender Services in District of Columbia Courts; (5) to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (including transfer of funds); (6) to the DC Water and Sewer Authority; (7) to the Department of Transportation in the District for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative; (8) to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (9) to the Department of Transportation in the District to implement a downtown circulator transit system; (10) for foster care improvement in the District; (11) to the Chief Financial Officer of the District; (12) for a DC Public School improvement program; (13) for a bioterrorism and forensics laboratory; (14) for the National Guard Youth Challenge program; (15) for marriage development and improvement; (16) for a Latino Youth Initiative; and (17) for prisoner reentrant housing. Appropriates specified sums out of the District's general fund and/or other funds for the current fiscal year for certain operating expenses (with specified limitations). Requires appropriated amounts to be allocated and expended as proposed under "Title II--District of Columbia Funds" of the Fiscal Year 2006 Proposed Budget and Financial Plan submitted to Congress by the District of Columbia on June 6, 2005. General Provisions - Sets forth authorized or prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this Act identical or similar to corresponding provisions of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2005. (Sec. 105) Prohibits the use of federal funds provided in this Act to carry out lobbying activities on any matter. Author… | 2021-07-10T16:19:21Z | |
| 109-hjres-58 | 109 | hjres | 58 | Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-13 | 2005-08-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] | OK | R | I000047 | 143 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote.Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict. | 2021-04-20T18:40:32Z | |
| 109-hres-352 | 109 | hres | 352 | Providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United States economy. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-07-11 | 2005-07-12 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 242 - 177 (Roll no. 367). (text: CR H5655) | House | Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] | KS | R | T000260 | 2 | Recognizes that improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy depends on congressional action to remove barriers to keeping and creating jobs in the United States, particularly barriers in the areas of: (1) trade restrictions and inequality; (2) bureaucratic red tape; (3) innovation and investment; (4) health care security; (5) lifelong learning; (6) tax burden and complexity; (7) lawsuit abuse and litigation management; and (8) energy self-sufficiency and security.Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every federal agency should review its rules and policies regarding the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. | 2023-01-13T04:50:28Z | |
| 109-hr-3058 | 109 | hr | 3058 | Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-06-24 | 2005-11-30 | Became Public Law No: 109-115. | House | Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] | MI | R | K000288 | 201 | Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Division A: Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY2006 for: (1) the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary, with a prohibition on the use of funds to enforce the restriction against the operation of flights between Love Field, Texas, and one or more points within Missouri; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with a prohibition on the use of grants-in-aid for airports for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems, reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas, or other airport improvements necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems; (3) the Federal Highway Administration (FHA); (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); (6) the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), including efficiency incentive grants, and a grant to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the operation and capital expenses of intercity passenger rail service; (7) the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), including earmarks for specified new fixed guideway systems projects; (8) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (9) the Maritime Administration; (10) the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; (11) the Research and Innovative Technology Administration; (12) the Office of Inspector General; and (13) the Surface Transportation Board. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary in this title) to establish procedures with airport directors at U.S. airports receiving flights from countries with cases of avian flu, and with air carriers that provide such flights, to deal with situations where a passenger on a flight has avia… | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z | |
| 109-hr-3054 | 109 | hr | 3054 | To amend the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 to require appropriations to cover the estimated subsidy costs of monetary resources provided by the United States Government to the International Monetary Fund, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-06-23 | 2005-07-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. | House | Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] | NJ | R | S000097 | 0 | Amends the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 to declare that, beginning with FY 2007, no appropriation may be made for an increase in the quota of the United States in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) unless it includes new budget authority sufficient to cover the estimated costs to the United States of providing direct loans, loan guarantees, other financing mechanisms (and their modifications) made by or through the IMF to IMF borrowing nations at interest rates below the cost to the Government after appropriate adjustments for maturity and credit risk. Requires the expenditures in the President's budget to reflect the costs to the Government of providing credit to IMF borrowing nations at such interest rates. | 2023-01-13T04:47:52Z | |
| 109-hr-3010 | 109 | hr | 3010 | Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-06-21 | 2005-12-30 | Became Public Law No: 109-149. | House | Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] | OH | R | R000141 | 234 | (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on December 13, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2006. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY2006 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) Federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) State unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (6) employment and training program administration; (7) the Employee Benefits Security Administration; (8) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (9) the Employment Standards Administration; (10) certain special benefits, including ones for disabled coal miners; (11) the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Fund; (12) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (13) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (14) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (15) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (16) the Office of Disability Employment Policy; (17) departmental management; (18) veterans employment and training; (19) the Office of Inspector General; and (20) a working capital fund for a new core accounting system. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, funds and transfers of funds appropriated under this title. Rescinds certain amounts under specified federal laws for: (1) workers compensation programs; and (2) ETA training and employment services. (Sec. 101) Prohibits use of Job Corps funds under this title to pay individual compensation at a rate in excess of Executive Level I.(Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of Labor to e… | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z | |
| 109-hr-2862 | 109 | hr | 2862 | Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-06-10 | 2005-11-22 | Became Public Law No: 109-108. | House | Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] | VA | R | W000672 | 156 | (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on November 7, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for FY2006 for science-related programs, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies. Title I: Department of Justice - Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice for FY2006 for: (1) general administration, including for Department information sharing technology, conversion to narrowband communications, administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities, the Federal Detention Trustee, and the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General; (2) the U.S. Parole Commission; (3) legal activities, including reimbursement from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund for processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, for antitrust enforcement, the Offices of the U.S. Attorneys,the U.S. Trustee Program, and the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission; (4) the U.S. Marshals Service (including for courthouse security equipment, and construction in space controlled, occupied, or utilized by the U.S. Marshals Service in U.S. courthouses and federal buildings), fees and expenses of witnesses, the Community Relations Service, and for certain uses of the Assets Forfeiture Fund; (5) interagency crime and drug enforcement; (6) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (7) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (8) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATFE); (9) the federal prison system, including for the construction of new buildings and facilities and for the Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated (subject to certain limitations on administrative expenses); (10) the Office on Violence Against Women for violence against women prevention and prosecution programs; and (11) Office of Justice Programs, includin… | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z | |
| 109-hr-2842 | 109 | hr | 2842 | To require the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-06-09 | 2005-06-09 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, 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. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] | AZ | R | F000444 | 48 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it is necessary to ensure that Congress is presented with reliable information from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation as to the dynamic macroeconomic feedback effects to changes in federal law and the probable behavioral responses of taxpayers, businesses, and other parties to such changes. Requires the Joint Committee and CBO to prepare fiscal estimates of each proposed change in federal revenue law on the basis of assumptions that estimate the probable behavioral responses of personal and business taxpayers and other relevant entities to such change and its dynamic macroeconomic feedback effects. Applies such requirement only to proposed changes that, pursuant to static fiscal estimates, have a fiscal impact exceeding $250 million in any fiscal year. | 2023-01-13T04:47:58Z | |
| 109-hr-2860 | 109 | hr | 2860 | Honesty in Budgeting Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-06-09 | 2005-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] | WA | D | S000510 | 1 | Honesty in Budgeting Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their respective representatives should use on-budget numbers when making public statements regarding the federal budget. Prohibits receipts and disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors, Disability, and Hospital Insurance Trust Funds from being counted as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, deficit, or surplus for purposes of the President's budget, the congressional budget, or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require official statements issued by the Office of Management and Budget or the Congressional Budget Office of federal surplus or deficit totals to exclude the receipts and disbursements totals of the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. | 2023-01-13T04:47:58Z | |
| 109-hr-2664 | 109 | hr | 2664 | Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act of 2005 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-05-26 | 2005-05-26 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] | CA | R | D000492 | 7 | Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act of 2005 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require: (1) biennial (currently, annual) budget resolutions; (2) biennial appropriations Acts; and (3) biennial government strategic and performance plans. Makes conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives. Defines the budget biennium as the two consecutive fiscal years beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Requires: (1) a federal agency, upon request by a congressional committee, to provide appropriate information regarding its appropriations requests and program administration; (2) the Comptroller General to furnish to such committee summaries of any audits or reviews of such program which the Comptroller General has completed during the preceding six years; and (3) the Comptroller General, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to furnish such committee appropriate information, studies, analyses, and reports. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and report to Congress on the impact and feasibility of changing the definition of a fiscal year, and the budget process based on that definition, to a two-year fiscal period with a biennial budget process based on such period. Requires the President's budget submission for FY2008 to include: (1) an identification of the budget accounts for which an appropriation should be made for each fiscal year of the FY2008-FY2009 biennium; and (2) budget authority that should be provided for each such fiscal year for the budget accounts. Directs: (1) the House and Senate committees, beginning with the 110th Congress, to work with the Comptroller General to develop plans to transition program authorizations to a multi-year schedule; and (2) the Comptroller General, during such Congress, to continue to provide assistance to Congress with respect to programmatic oversight, and in particular to assist the congressional committees in desi… | 2022-02-03T05:38:31Z | |
| 109-hr-2528 | 109 | hr | 2528 | Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-05-23 | 2005-11-30 | Became Public Law No: 109-114. | House | Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | W000099 | 12 | (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on November 18, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2006 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Naval, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; and (5) the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990 and the Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure Account 2005. Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts. (Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $100,000. (Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions proposed by DOD to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States. (Sec. 121) Prohibits this Act's funds from being obligated for Partnership for Peace programs in the new independent states of the former Soviet Union. (Sec. 122) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) propos… | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z | |
| 109-hr-2419 | 109 | hr | 2419 | Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-05-18 | 2005-11-19 | Became Public Law No: 109-103. | House | Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7] | OH | R | H000666 | 36 | (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on November 7, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006 - Title I: Department of the Army - Civil - Makes FY2006 appropriations to the Department of the Army and its Corps of Engineers for: (1) civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood control, shore protection, storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) planning assistance to the state of Ohio for Stark County watershed basin study; (3) a comprehensive hurricane protection analysis and design, conducted in close coordination with the state of Louisiana, to develop flood control, coastal restoration, and hurricane protection measures for South Louisiana; (4) certain flood damage reduction projects on the Mississippi River and its tributaries (including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee); (5) regulatory program for navigable waters and wetlands; (6) the formerly utilized sites remedial action program; and (7) general administrative expenses and related civil works functions. Prohibits funds otherwise available to the Corps of Engineers from being available for the rehabilitation and lead and asbestos abatement of the dredge McFarland. (Sec. 102) Limits agreements proposed for execution by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works or the United States Army Corps of Engineers after enactment of this Act to total credits and reimbursements for all applicable projects not to exceed $100 million in each fiscal year. (Sec. 103) Prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from using funds to support activities related to any proposed new landfill in the Muskingum Watershed if specified conditions prevail. (Sec. 104) Bars the use of funds to demonstrate or implement any plans divesting or transferring any Civil Works missions, functions, or responsibilities of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to other government agencies without sp… | 2023-03-24T16:27:29Z | |
| 109-hr-2385 | 109 | hr | 2385 | To extend by 10 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program. | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-05-17 | 2005-09-30 | Became Public Law No: 109-79. | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3] | OH | R | T000463 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 12, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Extends for ten years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial reporting program. | 2022-02-03T05:35:52Z | |
| 109-hr-2361 | 109 | hr | 2361 | Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 | Economics and Public Finance | 2005-05-13 | 2005-08-02 | Became Public Law No: 109-54. | House | Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] | NC | R | T000067 | 127 | (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on July 28, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 - Makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies for FY2006. Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY2006 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: (1) land and resource management; (2) wildland fire management (including transfer of funds); (3) construction; (4) land acquisition; (5) Oregon and California grant lands; (6) range improvements; (7) service charges, deposits, and forfeitures with respect to public lands; and (8) miscellaneous trust funds. Appropriates funds for FY2006 to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for: (1) resource management; (2) construction; (3) land acquisition; (4) the Landowner Incentive Program that provides assistance to private landowners for private conservation efforts; (5) the Private Stewardship Grants Program; (6) expenses related to carrying out the Endangered Species Act of 1973; (7) the National Wildlife Refuge Fund; (8) expenses related to carrying out the North American Wetlands Conservation Act; (9) financial assistance for projects to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds; (10) expenses related to carrying out, through the Multinational Species Conservation Fund, the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004; and (11) wildlife conservation grants to States, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes. Makes appropriations for FY2006 to the National Park Service (NPS) for: (1) the National Park System; (2) U.S. Park Police; (3) expenses for national recreation and preservation programs; (4) expenses related to carrying out the Hist… | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z |
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