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| 109-hres-1106 | 109 | hres | 1106 | Articles of Impeachment against George Walker Bush, President of the United States of America, and other officials, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-12-08 | 2006-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] | GA | D | M000523 | 0 | Calls for the impeachment, trial, and removal from office of George Walker Bush, President of the United States, Richard Cheney, Vice President of the United States, and Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor to the President and current Secretary of State, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth specified articles of impeachment to be exhibited to the Senate. | 2019-11-15T21:34:14Z | |
| 109-hr-6407 | 109 | hr | 6407 | Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-12-07 | 2006-12-20 | Became Public Law No: 109-435. | House | Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] | VA | R | D000136 | 3 | Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act - Title I: Definitions; Postal Services - (Sec. 101) Amends federal law provisions concerning the Postal Service to add definitions, including the terms postal service, competitive product, market-dominant product, and rates. (Sec. 102) Removes provisions empowering the Postal Service to provide nonpostal services, except that the Postal Service may provide nonpostal services which were offered as of January 1, 2006, subject to a specified review by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) (formerly the Postal Rate Commission, see section 601). Requires the PRC to review each nonpostal service offered by the Postal Service and determine whether that service shall continue and, if so, to designate whether the service shall be regulated as a market-dominant, competitive, or experimental product. Title II: Modern Rate Regulation - (Sec. 201) Directs the PRC to establish a modern system for regulating rates and classes for market-dominant products (all first-class mail, parcels, and cards, periodicals, standard mail, single-piece parcel post, media mail, bound printed matter, library mail, special services, and single-piece international mail). Requires the system to, among other things: (1) include an annual limitation on the percentage changes in rates; and (2) require the Postal Service to provide public notice, and the PRC to provide an opportunity for review of, rate adjustments at least 45 days before implementation. Requires the PRC, as part of the regulations, to establish rules for workshare discounts (discounts provided to mailers for presorting, barcoding, etc.) to ensure that such discounts do not exceed the cost that the Postal Service avoids as a result of workshare activity (with exceptions). Requires the Postal Service to report to the PRC whenever it establishes a workshare discount rate. (Sec. 202) Directs the Postal Service Board of Governors to establish rates and classes for products in the competitive category of mail (priority and expedited mail, bulk par… | 2023-03-24T16:27:28Z | |
| 109-hr-6414 | 109 | hr | 6414 | Vote Tabulation Audit Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-12-07 | 2006-12-07 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | H001032 | 0 | Vote Tabulation Audit Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for state tabulation of votes and aggregation of vote counts in any election for federal office, including requirements for: (1) the treatment of ballots cast at early voting sites as well as absentee and provisional ballots; (2) the sealing and securing of ballots in the event of system failure during tabulation; and (3) mandatory hand recount in case of unresolved discrepancy. Provides for: (1) payments to states to cover costs of tabulations of votes cast on optical scan voting systems; and (2) adoption of a model format by the Election Assistance Commission for posting the tabulation of votes and aggregate vote counts. | 2022-02-03T05:28:09Z | |
| 109-hr-6363 | 109 | hr | 6363 | To provide for an additional requirements payment under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that Puerto Rico is treated in the same manner as other States for purposes of determining the amount of the requirements payment made under such Act, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-12-05 | 2006-12-05 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large] | PR | R | F000452 | 0 | Directs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to make an additional payment to the State Election Commission of Puerto Rico to assist it to meet federal election administration requirements under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). Requires the EAC to make such a requirements payment in an amount that would treat Puerto Rico in the same manner as each of the several states and the District of Columbia. Amends HAVA to revise the formula for determining the minimum amount of requirements payments to Puerto Rico. | 2022-02-03T05:28:10Z | |
| 109-s-4069 | 109 | s | 4069 | Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-11-16 | 2006-11-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] | IL | D | O000167 | 4 | Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006 - Amends the Revised Statutes and federal criminal law to prohibit any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, from knowingly deceiving any other person regarding: (1) the time, place, or manner of conducting any federal election; (2) the qualifications for or restrictions on voter eligibility for any such election; (3) the political party affiliation of any candidate running in any such election; or (4) the sponsor, endorser, or originator of any public communication that promotes, supports, attacks, or opposes a clearly identified candidate in any such election. Creates a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of such prohibition. Prescribes a criminal penalty for such deceptive acts. Authorizes any person to report a deceptive act to the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (or a designee). Requires the AAG to investigate such a report within 48 hours after its receipt and provide correct information to the voters if it is determined that an act of deception occurred. Requires an immediate investigation if such a report is received within 72 hours before an election. Directs the AAG, in such an instance, to undertake immediately all effective measures necessary to provide correct information to voters affected by the deception. Directs the Attorney General to study the feasibility of providing such corrective information through public service announcements, the emergency alert system, or other forms of public broadcast. | 2023-01-12T17:51:57Z | |
| 109-hr-6333 | 109 | hr | 6333 | Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-11-15 | 2006-11-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] | NM | R | P000588 | 3 | Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2006 - Requires executive agencies to furnish a U.S. flag to drape the casket of a civilian federal employee who dies in a combat zone, upon request of the deceased's next of kin or a close associate of the deceased. Requires notification of federal civilian employees who are located or stationed in a combat zone to perform one or more functions in support of military operations of the flag ceremony benefit provided for under this Act. | 2023-01-12T17:51:59Z | |
| 109-hr-6311 | 109 | hr | 6311 | To amend the USEC Privatization Act to provide an extension of the period during which individuals may bring a suit for certain violations of employee protection provisions under such Act. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-29 | 2006-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] | KY | R | W000413 | 1 | Amends the USEC Privatization Act to permit a contractor employee to bring suit in federal district court on or before June 30, 2008, for a violation of an agreement between an employer and a labor organization that occurred on or before December 31, 2000. | 2023-01-12T17:52:12Z | |
| 109-s-4018 | 109 | s | 4018 | Vote by Mail Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10695-10696) | Senate | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] | OR | D | W000779 | 2 | Vote by Mail Act of 2006 - Directs the Election Assistance Commission to establish a Vote by Mail program of grants to participating states solely for implementation of procedures for the conduct of all elections by mail at the state or local level. Directs the Comptroller General to evaluate and report to Congress on the benefits of nationwide implementation of mail-in voting in elections. | 2023-01-12T17:52:02Z | |
| 109-hr-6243 | 109 | hr | 6243 | Contractors Accountability Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-28 | 2006-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] | NY | D | M000087 | 0 | Contractors Accountability Act of 2006 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to establish and maintain a database of information regarding integrity and performance of federal contracts and assistance recipients for use by federal procurement award officials and federal officials having authority to debar or suspend persons from federal contracts or assistance. Includes within required database information all judicial and administrative proceedings against such contractors or assistance recipients. Requires such information to be available to all federal agencies and the public. Requires federal agency suspension and debarment regulations to be amended to provide that an entity shall be presumed to be nonresponsible with respect to the award of a federal contract or assistance if a judgment or conviction for the same offense constituting a cause for federal debarment has been rendered against the entity twice within any three-year period. Requires an entity to disclose in any contract or assistance solicitation, bid, or offer all debarments or suspensions, judicial and administrative proceedings against the entity, and agreements that the entity is performing to avoid suspension or debarment within the last five years. Requires the Interagency Committee on Debarment and Suspension to take certain actions with respect to federal suspension or debarment proceedings, including resolving issues and coordinating actions among federal agencies. Allows: (1) federal agencies, commissions, or organizations not currently participating in the federal suspension and debarment system to do so; and (2) payments received under administrative agreements to avoid suspension or debarment to be used for costs associated with the database. | 2023-01-12T17:52:14Z | |
| 109-hr-6200 | 109 | hr | 6200 | Paper Ballot Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-27 | 2006-09-27 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] | OH | D | K000336 | 20 | Paper Ballot Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a state, for a regularly scheduled general election for President and Vice President, to: (1) conduct the election using only paper ballots; and (2) ensure that the number of ballots cast at a precinct or equivalent location which are placed inside a single box or similar container does not exceed 500. Requires the ballots cast at a precinct or equivalent location to be counted by hand by election officials at the precinct. Allows a representative of each political party with a candidate on the ballot, as well as any interested member of the public, to observe the officials as they count the ballots. Amends federal law to move observation of Washington's Birthday to Election Day during presidential election years. | 2023-01-12T17:52:15Z | |
| 109-s-3955 | 109 | s | 3955 | Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-27 | 2006-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] | CT | D | L000304 | 16 | Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2006 - Entitles federal employees and their domestic partners to benefits available to federal married employees and their spouses. Specifies certifications required for benefit eligibility, filing requirements regarding partnership dissolution, and confidentiality requirements. | 2023-01-12T17:52:04Z | |
| 109-sres-588 | 109 | sres | 588 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that States should have in place backup systems to deal with any failure of electronic voting equipment during the November 7, 2006, general election. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-27 | 2006-09-27 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10308) | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that states and jurisdictions that use electronic voting equipment should have in place for use in the November 7, 2006, general election a backup system, such as the use of paper ballots, in the case of any equipment failure. | 2023-01-12T17:52:00Z | |
| 109-hr-6177 | 109 | hr | 6177 | To establish the United States Postal Service Memorial Fund for the benefit of the families of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. of the United States Postal Service. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-26 | 2006-09-26 | Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Establishes in the Treasury the United States Postal Service Memorial Fund to be administered and managed by the U.S. Postal Service. Directs that amounts in such Fund be paid to the families of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. of the U.S. Postal Service. | 2023-01-12T17:52:16Z | |
| 109-hr-6187 | 109 | hr | 6187 | Confidence in Voting Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-26 | 2006-09-26 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | H001032 | 31 | Confidence in Voting Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to direct the Election Assistance Commission to pay to each jurisdiction that conducts a general election on November 7, 2006, and uses a voting system other than an optical scan or other paper ballot voting system, an amount equal to the documented costs it pays or incurs for the preparation, production, and use of contingency paper ballots for such election. Sets a maximum payment of 75 cents for each contingency paper ballot printed. Sets forth conditions for payment. | 2023-01-12T17:52:16Z | |
| 109-s-3943 | 109 | s | 3943 | Confidence in Voting Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-26 | 2006-09-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10662) | Senate | Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] | CA | D | B000711 | 8 | Confidence in Voting Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to direct the Election Assistance Commission to pay to each jurisdiction that conducts a general election on November 7, 2006, and uses a voting system other than a paper ballot voting system, an amount equal to the documented costs it pays or incurs for the preparation, production, and use of contingency paper ballots for such election. Sets a maximum payment of 75 cents for each contingency paper ballot printed. Sets forth conditions for payment. | 2023-01-12T17:52:04Z | |
| 109-hr-6163 | 109 | hr | 6163 | Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-25 | 2006-09-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] | VA | R | D000136 | 2 | Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act - Amends federal law governing public printing and documents to instruct the Director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish policies, procedures, and standards for agencies to follow in the event of a breach of data security involving disclosure of sensitive personal information for which harm to an individual could reasonably be expected to result. Requires such policies and procedures to include: (1) timely notification to individuals whose sensitive personal information could be compromised as a result of a breach; (2) guidance on determining how to provide timely notice; and (3) guidance regarding whether additional special actions are necessary and appropriate, including data breach analysis, fraud resolution services, identity theft insurance, and credit protection or monitoring services. Authorizes each agency Chief Information Officer to: (1) enforce data breach policies; and (2) develop an inventory of all personal computers, laptops, or any other hardware containing sensitive personal information. Requires federal agency information security programs to include data breach notification procedures to alert individuals whose sensitive personal information is compromised. Makes it the duty of each agency Chief Human Capital Officer to prescribe policies and procedures for employee exit interviews, including a full accounting of all federal personal property assigned to the employee during the course of employment. | 2023-01-12T17:52:16Z | |
| 109-s-3906 | 109 | s | 3906 | A bill to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to make individuals employed by the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission eligible to obtain Federal health insurance. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-15 | 2006-09-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 1 | Makes a U.S. citizen employed by the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission eligible to obtain federal health insurance. | 2023-01-12T17:52:06Z | |
| 109-hr-6069 | 109 | hr | 6069 | Clean Contracting Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-13 | 2006-10-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | W000215 | 4 | Clean Contracting Act - Requires the revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restrict the contract period of noncompetitive federal contracts in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold ($100,000) to the minimum contract period necessary to: (1) meet the urgent and compelling requirements of the work to be performed; and (2) enter into another contract for the required goods and services through the use of competitive procedures. Requires: (1) FAR to be revised to require competition in the purchase of goods and services by executive agencies pursuant to multiple award contracts; and (2) Secretary of Defense to revise the Department of Defense Supplement to FAR to cover purchases of goods by the Department of Defense (DOD) pursuant to such contracts. Prohibits the award of monopoly contracts (as defined). Requires: (1) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to report on interagency acquisitions; and (2) revision of Appendix B of OMB Circular A-123 for preventing abuse of government credit cards. Requires federal agencies and departments to submit quarterly reports to Congress on: (1) certain excessive government contractor costs; and (2) significant or substantial deficiencies in the performance of any contractor or any contractor's business system. Requires executive agencies to make specified contractor information publicly available. Requires the House Committee on Government Reform or its subcommittees to hold hearings to investigate credible evidence or allegations of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in federal contracts. | 2023-01-12T17:52:20Z | |
| 109-s-3846 | 109 | s | 3846 | Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-09-06 | 2006-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] | DE | D | C000174 | 1 | Federal Employees Electronic Personal Health Records Act of 2006 - Amends federal civil service law to require each contract between the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and a qualified carrier offering a health benefit plan for federal employees to provide for establishment and maintenance of electronic personal health records for each individual and family member enrolled in the plan. Requires such records to be: (1) in a standard electronic format, available for electronic access through the Internet; and (2) based on the federal messaging and health vocabulary standards developed by the Consolidated Health Informatics Initiative, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, the American Health Information Community, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Directs OPM to ensure that each individual and family member is given an opportunity to elect at any time to opt out of participation in the record program or terminate an established record. | 2023-01-12T17:52:07Z | |
| 109-s-3784 | 109 | s | 3784 | Rhode Island Federal Worker Fairness Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-08-03 | 2006-08-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8805) | Senate | Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] | RI | D | R000122 | 0 | Rhode Island Federal Worker Fairness Act of 2006 - States that the wage schedules and rates applicable to prevailing rate employees in the Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, wage area shall be the same as the wage schedules and rates applicable to prevailing rate employees in the Boston, Massachusetts, wage area. | 2023-01-12T17:52:25Z | |
| 109-s-3816 | 109 | s | 3816 | A bill to prohibit the shipment of tobacco products in the mail, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-08-03 | 2006-08-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 0 | Amends the Postal Reorganization Act to prohibit shipment in the mails of any tobacco product for purposes of sale. Applies that prohibition to the 48 contiguous states. | 2023-01-12T17:52:24Z | |
| 109-s-3828 | 109 | s | 3828 | National Language Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-08-03 | 2006-08-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 3 | National Language Act of 2006 - Makes English the official language of the U.S. government. Requires the government to: (1) conduct its official business in English, including publications, income tax forms, and informational materials; and (2) preserve and enhance the role of English as the official language of the United States of America. Provides that no person has a right, entitlement, or claim to have the government act, communicate, perform, or provide services or materials in any other language, unless specifically stated in applicable law. Provides that this Act shall not apply to the use of a language other than English for religious purposes, for training in foreign languages for international communication, or in school programs designed to encourage students to learn foreign languages. States that this does not prevent the U.S. government from providing interpreters for persons over age 62. Repeals provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 regarding bilingual election requirements and regarding congressional findings of voting discrimination against language minorities, prohibition of English-only elections, and other remedial measures. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that all public ceremonies in which the oath of allegiance is administered pursuant to such Act be conducted solely in English. Specifies that this Act shall not preempt any state law. | 2023-01-12T17:52:24Z | |
| 109-hr-5981 | 109 | hr | 5981 | Competitiveness in Contracting Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-28 | 2006-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] | IA | D | B000652 | 0 | Competitiveness in Contracting Act - Permits, in awarding a contract to procure property or services in connection with a major disaster or emergency, if an executive agency awards the contract using procedures other than competitive procedures pursuant to the exception provided under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 for when the agency's need for the property or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, such contract to be for a period of not greater than 90 days, with an option to extend that contract for one additional 90-day period. | 2023-01-12T17:52:33Z | |
| 109-hr-6012 | 109 | hr | 6012 | Border Patrol Agent Recruitment Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-28 | 2006-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] | NM | R | P000588 | 0 | Border Patrol Agent Recruitment Act of 2006 - Amends federal employee provisions to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to fix at 45 the maximum age limit for an original appointment to a border patrol position (position) for any individual who is a retired member of the Armed Forces at the time of appointment. Makes eligible for retirement under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) any such individual who serves in the position for 15 years after such appointment. | 2023-01-12T17:52:32Z | |
| 109-hr-5941 | 109 | hr | 5941 | To establish certain requirements relating to the continuation of the Survey of Income and Program Participation. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-27 | 2006-07-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] | NY | D | M000087 | 9 | Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from: (1) discontinuing the Survey of Income and Program Participation; (2) making any change in the design or content of such Survey; or (3) allowing any of the foregoing unless the discontinuation or change involved has first been approved in accordance with this Act. Provides that whenever, in the judgment of the Secretary, it becomes necessary to discontinue the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), or to make any change in its design or content, the Secretary shall prepare a written proposal. Establishes the Commission on the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP Commission) to consider and act on any proposal relating to the SIPP in accordance with this Act. Requires the SIPP Commission to consider promptly any proposal received under this Act and, after appropriate deliberation, transmit its decision of approval or disapproval to the Secretary in a timely fashion. | 2023-01-12T17:52:34Z | |
| 109-s-3758 | 109 | s | 3758 | A bill to establish certain requirements relating to the continuation of the Survey of Income and Program Participation. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-27 | 2006-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8381) | Senate | Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] | RI | D | R000122 | 4 | Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from: (1) discontinuing the Survey of Income and Program Participation; (2) making any change in the design or content of such Survey; or (3) allowing any of the foregoing unless the discontinuation or change involved has first been approved in accordance with this Act. Provides that whenever, in the judgment of the Secretary, it becomes necessary to discontinue the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), or to make any change in its design or content, the Secretary shall prepare a written proposal. Establishes the Commission on the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP Commission) to consider and act on any proposal relating to the SIPP in accordance with this Act. Requires the SIPP Commission to consider promptly any proposal received under this Act and, after appropriate deliberation, transmit its decision of approval or disapproval to the Secretary in a timely fashion. | 2023-01-12T17:52:27Z | |
| 109-hr-5894 | 109 | hr | 5894 | Veterans Reassignment Protection Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | H001037 | 8 | Veterans Reassignment Protection Act - Prohibits a preference eligible federal employee (including a preference eligible serving in or under the U.S. Postal Service) from being involuntarily separated for failing to accept a directed reassignment to a position outside his or her commuting area or to accompany a position outside of such area pursuant to a transfer of function unless such preference eligible: (1) receives written notice of the reassignment at least 30 days before the effective date of the reassignment; and (2) is allowed to elect to have the selection of employees for release conducted in the same manner as would be required in the case of a reduction in force. Entitles a preference eligible involuntarily separated in the circumstances described above to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board any failure to comply with the requirements of this Act. | 2023-01-12T17:52:35Z | |
| 109-hr-5905 | 109 | hr | 5905 | Presidential Funding Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | M000627 | 5 | Presidential Funding Act of 2006 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to public financing of presidential election campaigns to: (1) quadruple (1:1 to 4:1) the matching rate for contributions to primary election candidates; (2) lower from $250 to $200 the limit on individual campaign contributions; (3) increase the presidential primary qualifying threshold from $5,000 to $25,000 in 20 states; (4) require presidential candidates to participate in the primary payment system to be eligible for general election payments; (5) move the starting date for payments to primary candidates from January 1 to July 1 of the year immediately preceding the presidential election year; (6) allow additional payments and increased expenditure limits for candidates who face opponents who do not participate in public financing and who raise more than 20% of applicable spending limits; (7) designate the last Friday before the first Monday in September as the date for payments to eligible presidential candidates; and (8) increase from $3 to $10 the presidential campaign tax return check-off amount.Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to: (1) increase expenditure limits for presidential primary campaigns and eliminate state primary spending limits; (2) limit political party general election campaign expenditures to $25 million, with an additional $25 million allowance after the party's candidate is nominated; (3) prohibit political parties from spending unregulated funds (soft money) on their national conventions; and (4) require presidential campaign committees to disclose information about bundled contributions (series of contributions aggregating more than $10,000).Amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to reduce funding for the market access program by $100 million in FY2007. | 2023-01-12T17:52:35Z | |
| 109-hr-5913 | 109 | hr | 5913 | Voter Integrity Protection Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-26 | 2006-07-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines. | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 0 | Voter Integrity Protection Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual to present proof of U.S. citizenship and a government-issued photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot in a federal election. Requires states also to require voters to present photo identification in a federal election. Requires each state to establish a program to provide free photo identification to eligible voters in elections held in the state who do not otherwise possess a government-issued photo identification. Directs the Election Assistance Commission to make payments to states to cover costs of making such photo identifications available. Amends federal highway law to require the withholding of highway funds from any state not in compliance with the requirements of this Act. | 2023-01-12T17:52:35Z | |
| 109-s-3740 | 109 | s | 3740 | Presidential Funding Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-26 | 2006-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8275-8278) | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 0 | Presidential Funding Act of 2006 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to public financing of presidential election campaigns to: (1) quadruple (1:1 to 4:1) the matching rate for contributions to primary election candidates; (2) lower from $250 to $200 the limit on individual campaign contributions; (3) increase the presidential primary qualifying threshold from $5,000 to $25,000 in 20 states; (4) require presidential candidates to participate in the primary payment system to be eligible for general election payments; (5) move the starting date for payments to primary candidates from January 1 to July 1 of the year immediately preceding the presidential election year; (6) allow additional payments and increased expenditure limits for candidates who face opponents who do not participate in public financing and who raise more than 20% of applicable spending limits; (7) designate the last Friday before the first Monday in September as the date for payments to eligible presidential candidates; and (8) increase from $3 to $10 the presidential campaign tax return check-off amount.Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to: (1) increase expenditure limits for presidential primary campaigns and eliminate state primary spending limits; (2) limit political party general election campaign expenditures to $25 million, with an additional $25 million allowance after the party's candidate is nominated; (3) prohibit political parties from spending unregulated funds (soft money) on their national conventions; and (4) require presidential campaign committees to disclose information about bundled contributions (series of contributions aggregating more than $10,000).Amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to reduce funding for the market access program by $100 million in FY2007. | 2023-01-12T17:52:27Z | |
| 109-hr-5838 | 109 | hr | 5838 | Federal Agency Data Breach Notification Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-19 | 2006-07-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] | VA | R | D000136 | 5 | Federal Agency Data Breach Notification Act - Amends federal law governing public printing and documents to: (1) instruct the Director of Office of Management and Budget to establish policies, procedures, and standards for agencies to follow in the event of a breach of data security involving disclosure of sensitive personal information in violation of federal law; and (2) require timely notification to individuals whose sensitive personal information could be compromised as a result of such breach. Authorizes the Chief Information Officer to enforce data breach policies. Requires federal agency information security programs to include data breach notification procedures to alert individuals whose sensitive personal information is compromised. | 2023-01-12T17:52:37Z | |
| 109-hr-5839 | 109 | hr | 5839 | Leadership PAC Prohibition Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-19 | 2006-07-19 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] | CO | R | H000444 | 0 | Leadership PAC Prohibition Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate for federal office or federal officeholder from directly or indirectly establishing, financing, maintaining, or controlling any federal or non-federal political committee other than a principal campaign committee of the candidate, an authorized committee, a committee of a political party, or other designated political committee. Allows a candidate for more than one federal office to designate a separate principal campaign committee for each federal office. | 2023-01-12T17:52:37Z | |
| 109-s-3692 | 109 | s | 3692 | A bill to extend the date on which the National Security Personnel System will first apply to certain defense laboratories. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-19 | 2006-08-02 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] | OH | R | V000126 | 9 | Delays until October 1, 2011, the application of the National Security Personnel System to personnel management at certain defense research laboratories. | 2023-01-12T17:52:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5826 | 109 | hr | 5826 | To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for greater flexibility in the number of levels of benefits that may be offered by certain health plans under chapter 89 of such title. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-18 | 2006-07-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] | MN | R | K000358 | 0 | Amends federal health insurance provisions to provide for greater flexibility in the number of levels of benefits that may be offered by certain health benefits plans under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). | 2023-01-12T17:52:37Z | |
| 109-hr-5820 | 109 | hr | 5820 | Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-17 | 2006-09-26 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7477) | House | Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20] | NY | R | S001149 | 0 | Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act - Sets forth requirements: (1) for the use of encryption for sensitive data maintained by the federal government; (2) relating to access by agency personnel to sensitive data; and (3) relating to government contractors and their employees involving sensitive data. | 2023-01-12T17:52:37Z | |
| 109-s-3676 | 109 | s | 3676 | A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to apply whistleblower protections available to certain executive branch employees to legislative branch employees, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-17 | 2006-07-19 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 0 | Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to apply whistleblower rights and protections to legislative branch employees, including those of the Government Accountability Office or the Library of Congress. Prescribes for violation of this Act the same remedy as would be appropriate if awarded with respect to a prohibited federal personnel practice in the executive branch. | 2023-01-12T17:52:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5800 | 109 | hr | 5800 | District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-13 | 2006-07-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2006 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (DA). Specifies the qualifications for the DA, including residence and domicile in the District. Prohibits the DA from engaging directly or indirectly in private practice. Requires the DA to be elected to a four-year term on a partisan basis. Requires the Mayor to appoint the first DA, to serve until succeeded by an elected one. States that nothing in this Act shall affect the authority of the Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for the District to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of federal laws. | 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z | |
| 109-s-3652 | 109 | s | 3652 | Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Equity Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-13 | 2006-07-19 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] | MD | D | M000702 | 3 | Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Equity Act - Redefines the term "law enforcement officer" under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to include: (1) Federal employees not otherwise covered by such term whose duties include the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted individuals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; and (2) such employees of the Internal Revenue Service whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns. Requires that such service which is performed by an incumbent law enforcement officer be treated: (1) on or after the enactment date of this Act, for all purposes, as service performed as a law enforcement officer, irrespective of how such service is treated under the following; and (2) before, on, or after such date, for purposes of CSRS and FERS, as service performed as such an officer, but only if an appropriate written election is submitted to the Office of Personnel Management five years after such date or before separation from Government service, whichever is earlier.Provides that nothing under current law respecting mandatory separation from Government service under CSRS or FERS shall cause the involuntary separation of an officer before the end of the three-year period beginning on such date. | 2023-01-12T17:52:29Z | |
| 109-s-3653 | 109 | s | 3653 | Federal Law Enforcement Pension Adjustment Equity Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-13 | 2006-07-19 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] | MD | D | M000702 | 4 | Federal Law Enforcement Pension Adjustment Equity Act of 2006 - Amends the Law Enforcement Pay Equity Act of 2000 to apply a prohibition against treatment as an increase in salary, for purposes of increased annuitant pension benefits, of the conversion of positions and members of the U.S. Park Police and the Secret Service Uniformed Division to a new salary schedule, and the associated initial adjustments in basic pay rates, with respect to any payment made prior to January 1, 2006. (Thus permits cost-of-living adjustments in pension benefits for annuitants of the U.S. Park Police and the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division for payments made in 2006 and in subsequent years.) | 2023-01-12T17:52:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5766 | 109 | hr | 5766 | Government Efficiency Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-12 | 2006-07-24 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344. | House | Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] | KS | R | T000260 | 81 | Government Efficiency Act of 2006 - Authorizes the establishment of Federal Review Commissions with respect to specific aspects of federal programs and agencies. Requires a Commission to review and make recommendations on how to improve the operations, effectiveness, and efficiency of such federal programs and agencies in order to determine whether a reorganization, consolidation, abolishment, expansion, or transfer (reorganization) of existing federal programs and agencies is necessary to carry out any U.S. policy for promoting more effective management of the executive branch. Permits establishment of a Commission only through the issuance of an executive order or the enactment of a joint resolution that: (1) describes the federal programs and agencies to be reviewed; and (2) grants the Commission powers and authorities specified by, and subjects it to the requirements of, this Act. Requires a Commission, in reviewing federal programs and agencies, to consider: (1) whether agency missions and goals are being carried out as effectively and as efficiently as possible; (2) any program or agency duplication or conflict with other federal or state agencies, or the private sector; (3) whether a reorganization would better enable the federal government to accomplish its missions and goals; (4) existing rules, any specific legislative authority to promulgate them and carry out related programs, the efficiency of rules implementation, and the extent to which rules duplicate or conflict with those of other federal agencies; and (5) whether the agency or program has operated or was authorized outside of an enumerated power under Article I of the Constitution, or in any manner violates the separation of powers under the Constitution. Requires a Commission to submit to the President: (1) an assessment of the operations, effectiveness, and efficiency of the federal programs and agencies reviewed; and (2) a legislative proposal, if appropriate, to reorganize, consolidate, abolish, expand, or transfer such programs and agenci… | 2023-01-12T17:52:39Z | |
| 109-hr-5776 | 109 | hr | 5776 | Voter Bounty Registration Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-12 | 2006-07-12 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] | NM | R | P000588 | 0 | Voter Bounty Registration Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prescribe standards for paid distribution of voter registration application forms. Prohibits any individual from distributing a voter registration application form for federal elections in a state if the individual: (1) is not registered to vote in such elections; (2) has been convicted of a felony under any state or federal law; (3) does not sign and print legibly the individual's name on the form; or (4) does not provide identifying information to the election official to whom the form will be submitted. Excepts from this prohibition the distribution of a voter registration application form by an individual who is not compensated directly or indirectly for it. Establishes criminal penalties for: (1) individuals not meeting such standards; and (2) anyone who employs such an individual knowingly, or who should reasonably be expected to know the individual is ineligible. | 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z | |
| 109-hr-5777 | 109 | hr | 5777 | Fair Voter Education Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-07-12 | 2006-07-12 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] | NM | R | P000588 | 0 | Fair Voter Education Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a state from using election administration funds received under such Act for public communications which promote or oppose a candidate for public office or political party. | 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z | |
| 109-hr-5710 | 109 | hr | 5710 | Ethics in Government Reauthorization Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-29 | 2006-07-18 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | House | Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3] | NV | R | P000589 | 1 | Ethics in Government Reauthorization Act of 2006 - Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics through FY2010. Directs the Comptroller General to submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the Office of Government Ethics, which shall include: (1) an evaluation of the functions and performance of the Office; (2) a study of the advantages and disadvantages of permanently reauthorizing the Office as a stand-alone entity and of transferring all or part of the functions of the Office to another federal agency or department; (3) an evaluation of the technologies currently being used by the Office and recommendations as to whether any new technologies should be deployed to allow the Office to carry out its functions more efficiently; and (4) any other findings or recommendations of the Comptroller General, including recommendations for any legislation or administrative action which may be necessary. | 2023-01-13T04:50:46Z | |
| 109-hr-5711 | 109 | hr | 5711 | To permit the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration in the District of Columbia to establish a program of voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-29 | 2006-06-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 1 | Authorizes the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration in the District of Columbia to establish a program for making voluntary separation incentive payments for nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts which is substantially similar to the program established for federal employees. | 2023-01-13T04:50:46Z | |
| 109-hr-5697 | 109 | hr | 5697 | Federal Wildland Firefighter Classification Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-28 | 2006-12-08 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11] | CA | R | P000419 | 2 | Federal Wildland Firefighter Classification Act - Directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in the administration of federal law governing the classification of certain positions in the federal government, to ensure that the official title assigned to any class or other category of positions that consists primarily or exclusively of forest technician positions, range technician positions, or any other category of positions the duties and responsibilities of which include significant wildland fire suppression activities shall include the designation of "Wildland Firefighter" or words to that effect. Entitles an employee in an occupational series covering positions for which the primary duties are wildland firefighting, as determined by OPM, to the hazardous duty pay differential. | 2023-01-13T04:50:46Z | |
| 109-s-3584 | 109 | s | 3584 | Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-27 | 2006-08-02 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | A000069 | 0 | Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2006 - Revises provisions relating to specific training programs for managers of federal agencies. Specifies that the head of each federal agency shall establish: (1) a program to provide training to supervisors on prohibited personnel practices; and (2) a program under which experienced supervisors mentor new supervisors. Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to issue guidance to federal agencies on standards supervisors are expected to meet in order to effectively manage, and be accountable for managing, the performance of employees. Requires each agency to: (1) develop standards to assess the performance of each supervisor and, in developing such standards, to consider such guidance developed by OPM and any other qualifications or factors determined by the agency; (2) assess the overall capacity of the supervisors in the agency to meet such guidance; and (3) develop and implement a supervisor training program to strengthen issues identified during such assessment. Instructs each agency, every year, or on any basis requested by the Director of OPM, to submit a report to OPM on the progress of such agency in implementing the requirements specified above with respect to developing those standards. | 2023-01-13T04:50:37Z | |
| 109-hr-5676 | 109 | hr | 5676 | Federal Election Administration Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-22 | 2006-06-22 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] | CT | R | S001144 | 1 | Federal Election Administration Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to replace the Federal Election Commission with the Federal Election Administration (FEA) as an independent establishment to enforce federal campaign finance laws. Requires enforcement proceedings for violations of campaign finance laws to be conducted before administrative law judges. Allows any final determination made by an administrative law judge to be appealed to the FEA for final agency action, subject to judicial review. Authorizes the FEA to impose civil penalties, issue cease-and-desist orders, and report apparent criminal violations to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Allows the FEA to conduct audits and field examinations of campaign committees. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations. Directs the Comptroller General to examine and report to Congress on the Attorney General's enforcement of the criminal provisions of federal campaign finance laws. | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-hr-5677 | 109 | hr | 5677 | Ethics and Lobbying Reform Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-22 | 2006-06-22 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] | CT | R | S001144 | 4 | Ethics and Lobbying Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA) to include among lobbying activities any paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying, but not grassroots lobbying itself. Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House and Rule XXXV (Gifts) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to exempt from the restrictions on gifts to Members of Congress, Senators, and House and Senate officers and employees the fair market value for a flight on an aircraft not licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate for compensation or hire. Requires public disclosure of such flights. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to exclude from the definition of contribution any travel expense for a flight on such aircraft, but only if it is paid for within seven days under specified conditions. Amends Rule XXV to repeal the permission for Members of the House to accept gifts of a nominal value. Deems a gift any payments or disbursements for an event in honor of a Member, officer, or employee that is held at a national party convention. Amends the Rules of the House to consider as gifts reimbursements to Members, officers, and employees for official travel-related expenses from nongovernmental organizations that retain or employ registered lobbyists or agents of a foreign principal. Prohibits such individuals from accepting transportation or lodging on trips arranged or financed by a lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal, or in which a lobbyist participates. Sets forth reporting requirements for lobbyist campaign contributions. Amends the federal criminal code to impose a two-year moratorium on lobbying of Congress by former Members, officers, or employees. Establishes within the legislative branch the Office of Public Integrity. | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-s-3560 | 109 | s | 3560 | Federal Election Administration Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-22 | 2006-06-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 1 | Federal Election Administration Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to replace the Federal Election Commission with the Federal Election Administration (FEA) as an independent establishment to enforce federal campaign finance laws.Requires enforcement proceedings for violations of campaign finance laws to be conducted before administrative law judges. Allows any final determination made by an administrative law judge to be appealed to the FEA for final agency action, subject to judicial review. Authorizes the FEA to impose civil penalties, issue cease-and-desist orders, and report apparent criminal violations to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Allows the FEA to conduct audits and field examinations of campaign committees. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Comptroller General to examine and report to Congress on the Attorney General's enforcement of the criminal provisions of federal campaign finance laws. | 2023-01-13T04:50:37Z | |
| 109-hr-5636 | 109 | hr | 5636 | Social Security Number Privacy and Protection Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-16 | 2006-07-18 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12] | TX | R | G000377 | 7 | Social Security Number Privacy and Protection Act - Directs the Director of Selective Service to alter the form of the Selective Service reminder mailback card, or the method by which the card is submitted to the Selective Service System, to reduce the risk of theft of Social Security account numbers included as part of the identifying information required from persons presenting themselves for registration under the Military Selective Service Act. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to eliminate the Social Security account number from Medicare, Medicaid (SSA title XIX), and SCHIP (SSA title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) identification cards. Amends federal veterans' benefits law to eliminate the Social Security account number from veterans health care identification cards issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Expresses the sense of Congress that health insurers should not use Social Security account numbers on insurance identification or claims cards issued to beneficiaries, but should substitute another identification code or number instead. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5623 | 109 | hr | 5623 | To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-15 | 2006-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] | MA | D | C001037 | 4 | Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the conversion of leadership PAC funds to personal use. Defines leadership PAC as a political committee directly or indirectly established, maintained, or controlled by a candidate for election for federal office, or an individual holding federal office, but not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual. Excludes any political committee of a political party from the meaning of leadership PAC. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5599 | 109 | hr | 5599 | To require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress on the compliance of the United States Postal Service with procedural requirements in the closing of the postal sorting facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-13 | 2006-06-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | H001037 | 0 | Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to specified congressional committees on the compliance of the U.S. Postal Service with procedural requirements in the closing of the postal sorting facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from taking any action to close such facility during a period ending 60 days after the submission of the GAO report. | 2023-01-13T04:50:49Z | |
| 109-s-3492 | 109 | s | 3492 | Federal Workforce Performance Appraisal and Management Improvement Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-13 | 2006-08-02 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] | OH | R | V000126 | 0 | Federal Workforce Performance Appraisal and Management Improvement Act of 2006 - Revises provisions relating to the establishment of performance appraisal systems by certain federal agencies. Requires agencies to establish one or more new performance appraisal systems to promote high performance. Revises provisions relating to the responsibilities of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the development of performance appraisal systems. Revises provisions relating to specific mandatory training programs for supervisors. Revises provisions relating to federal employee pay rates and systems with respect to employees whose performance rating is below the fully successful level to, among other things, prohibit a pay increase for such employees. Revises provisions concerning senior-level positions. | 2023-01-13T04:50:39Z | |
| 109-hr-5581 | 109 | hr | 5581 | Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-09 | 2006-06-09 | Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] | SC | R | W000795 | 0 | Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 - Directs each executive agency (with separate Department of Defense (DOD) requirements) and amends the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 to require specified credit card and convenience card controls and safeguards, including risk assessment analyses, audits, and the reporting of such analyses and audits. | 2023-01-13T04:50:50Z | |
| 109-s-3480 | 109 | s | 3480 | Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-08 | 2006-06-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 1 | Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 - Directs each executive agency (with separate Department of Defense (DOD) requirements) and amends the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 to require specified credit card and convenience card controls and safeguards, including risk assessment analyses, audits, and the reporting of such analyses and audits. | 2023-01-13T04:50:40Z | |
| 109-s-3481 | 109 | s | 3481 | A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress on the compliance of the Postal Service with procedural requirements in the closing of the postal sorting facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-08 | 2006-06-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] | SD | R | T000250 | 1 | Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to specified congressional committees on the compliance of the U.S. Postal Service with procedural requirements in the closing of the postal sorting facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from taking any action to close such facility during a period ending 60 days after the submission of the GAO report. | 2023-01-13T04:50:40Z | |
| 109-hr-5550 | 109 | hr | 5550 | United States-Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Human Dignity Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-07 | 2006-06-07 | Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 30 | United States-Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Human Dignity Act - Prohibits the affixation of the "Made in the USA" label to a product (including a textile fiber product) leaving the Northern Mariana Islands for shipment to any place in the United States or abroad unless: (1) each worker producing such product was paid a minimum wage equal to or greater than the wage set by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (2) the product was manufactured in compliance with all federal laws relating to labor rights and working conditions; and (3) the factory or other business producing the product does not employ individuals under conditions of indentured servitude. Applies to the Northern Mariana Islands: (1) the minimum wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; and (2) the Immigration and Nationality Act. Prohibits any product of the Northern Mariana Islands from entering U.S. customs territory duty-free or quota-free as a product of an insular possession, unless specified requirements relating to fair labor practices and country of origin are met. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to authorize inspection by the Customs Service of any vessel from a foreign port or from a place in any U.S. territory or possession arriving at a port or place in the Northern Mariana Islands. Prohibits the use of federal assistance for public buildings or public works projects in the Northern Mariana Islands which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers unless the project is subject to a contract containing specified provisions on the rate of wages for such laborers and mechanics. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop technical assistance programs for economic diversification, job creation, and job training in the Northern Mariana Islands. Requires studies of: (1) the extent of human and labor rights violations in the Northern Mariana Islands; and (2) security and immigration vulnerabilities there. | 2023-01-13T04:50:50Z | |
| 109-s-3476 | 109 | s | 3476 | Homeland Security Professional Development Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-07 | 2006-06-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5603-5604) | Senate | Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | A000069 | 0 | Homeland Security Professional Development Act of 2006 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish: (1) the Homeland Security Mentoring Program for DHS employees, the goals of which shall include addressing critical human capital deficiencies, recruitment and retention efforts, and succession planning and promoting cross-disciplinary mentoring and training opportunities; and (2) the Homeland Security Rotation Program to provide middle level DHS employees the opportunity to broaden their knowledge through exposure to other DHS components. Requires such programs to be: (1) established in accordance with DHS's Human Capital Strategic Plan; and (2) administered by the Training Leaders Council (established by the Chief Human Capital Officer). Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to report annually to specified congressional committees on the training, mentoring, and succession plans and programs of federal agencies. | 2023-01-13T04:50:40Z | |
| 109-hr-5525 | 109 | hr | 5525 | Reservists Pay Security Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-06 | 2006-06-08 | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] | CA | D | L000090 | 7 | Reservists Pay Security Act of 2006 - Entitles Federal employees who are absent from their positions while on active duty in the uniformed services or the National Guard to receive the amount of their basic pay which, when taken together with their military pay and allowances, is no less than the amount of pay that they would have earned if there had been no interruption in their civilian employment. Expands the reemployment rights of Federal employees on active duty in the uniformed services. | 2023-01-13T04:50:51Z | |
| 109-s-3455 | 109 | s | 3455 | Profiting from Access to Computer Technology (PACT) Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-06-06 | 2006-06-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 0 | Profiting from Access to Computer Technology (PACT) Act or the Child PACT Act - Directs each Federal agency to: (1) safeguard and identify potential educationally useful Federal equipment that it no longer needs or that has been declared surplus; and (2) transfer such equipment, either directly or through the General Services Administration (GSA), to educational recipients, military recipients, or nonprofit refurbishers. | 2023-01-13T04:50:40Z | |
| 109-hr-5450 | 109 | hr | 5450 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-22 | 2006-09-21 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] | MI | R | E000092 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 29, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - (Sec. 3) Reestablishes in the Department of Commerce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), headed by an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, who shall serve as the Administrator of NOAA. Establishes within NOAA the positions of: (1) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (2) Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (3) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Education; (4) up to two additional Deputy Assistant Secretaries; and (5) General Counsel. (Sec. 5) Maintains within NOAA: (1) the National Weather Service; (2) programs to support efforts, on a continuing basis, to collect data and provide information and products regarding satellites, observations, and coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes information; and (3) programs to conduct and support research and education and the development of technologies relating to weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes. (Sec. 8) Establishes a Science Advisory Board within NOAA. (Sec. 9) Requires the Administrator, not later than one year after enactment of this Act, and once every five years thereafter, to: (1) provide a review of NOAA environmental data and information systems, including recommendations to address any inadequacies identified by the review; (2) develop a strategic plan that responds to such recommendations and sets forth modernization and improvement objectives for an integrated national environmental data access and archive system; and (3) develop a strategic plan for science and technology research and development (R&D) at NOAA. (Sec. 10) Requires the Administrator, not less than once every five years, to develop, and submit to Congress, a policy on the roles of NOAA, the private sector, and the academic community in providing environmental information, products, technolog… | 2023-01-13T04:48:26Z | |
| 109-hr-5451 | 109 | hr | 5451 | Fair and Accurate Representation Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-22 | 2006-05-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001150 | 1 | Fair and Accurate Representation Act of 2006 - Amends federal census law to direct the Secretary of Commerce to adjust census figures as necessary so that illegal aliens are not counted for purposes of the apportionment of Representatives in Congress. | 2023-01-13T04:48:26Z | |
| 109-hr-5409 | 109 | hr | 5409 | Social Security Number Fraudulent Use Notification Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-17 | 2006-05-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] | NC | R | M001134 | 6 | Social Security Number Fraudulent Use Notification Act of 2006 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to notify an individual when: (1) the Social Security account number ascribed to the individual in the wage records provided by an employer to the Social Security Administration does not match relevant Administration records; or (2) the individual's Social Security account number has otherwise been used by any other person in a fraudulent or otherwise illegal manner. | 2023-01-13T04:48:27Z | |
| 109-hr-5414 | 109 | hr | 5414 | To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts". | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-17 | 2006-09-15 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 230. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] | WI | R | S000244 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Enacts title 41 of the United States Code into positive law to be entitled "Public Contracts." Makes technical and conforming amendments. | 2023-01-13T04:48:27Z | |
| 109-s-2801 | 109 | s | 2801 | A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize payments to certain trusts under the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-15 | 2006-07-19 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] | CO | R | A000109 | 1 | Amends Federal law concerning the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System to allow a payment due a minor or an individual mentally incompetent or under other legal disability to be made to the person who is a trustee under a trust under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act that contains the assets of an individual who is disabled. Provides for the assignability of payments under such Systems to such a trust. | 2023-01-13T04:48:18Z | |
| 109-hr-5366 | 109 | hr | 5366 | Continuity of Operations Demonstration Project Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-11 | 2006-05-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 8 | Continuity of Operations Demonstration Project Act - Directs the Chief Human Capital Officers Council and the Interagency Continuity of Operations Working Group, in order to test the preparedness of the federal government to continue to operate in the event of an extended emergency situation, to jointly provide for a demonstration project under which two or more agencies shall perform a representative range of government services and operations (both essential and nonessential) under circumstances simulating a situation in which federal employees are, as a result of a sudden and unexpected contingency, required to work: (1) from locations apart from their usual and customary workplace, including from home and from agency-designated facilities; and (2) for a continuous period of not less than ten consecutive workdays. Directs the Council, in carrying out the demonstration project, to ensure that specified requirements are met with respect to: (1) communications; (2) training relating to duties and responsibilities during an emergency situation; (3) access to technologies, information, or other assistance; (4) coordination with the earliest governmentwide continuity of operations interagency exercise; (5) plans detailing which operations will be performed, which employees will perform those operations, and how those operations are to be performed; (6) participation (limited to those employees who would otherwise have been eligible to telework); and (7) coordination with otherwise existing federal telework policies, requirements, and funding. | 2023-01-13T04:48:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5374 | 109 | hr | 5374 | Ban it All, Ban it Now Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-11 | 2006-05-11 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] | GA | R | L000321 | 0 | Ban it All, Ban it Now Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 with respect to the ban on the use of soft money by political parties and candidates. Applies the ban to all activities of a national committee of a political party and its officers and agents, including the construction or purchase of an office building of facility, the influencing of a state's reapportionment decisions, and the financing of litigation relating to such reapportionment decisions. Reduces from $20,000 to $10,000 the maximum amount of donations by an individual to a tax-exempt organization for voter registration and get-out-the-vote activities. Subjects to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of such Act the use of soft money: (1) by corporations and labor organizations for nonpartisan voter registration and get-out-the vote activities; (2) by certain tax-exempt or 527 political organizations for get-out-the-vote activities; and (3) for any partisan voter registration activities. | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-s-2786 | 109 | s | 2786 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to permit access to databases maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for purposes of complying with sex offender registry and notification laws, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-11 | 2006-05-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to authorize the disclosure to government agencies of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) records on assistance provided to individuals in connection with a major disaster or emergency for purposes of complying with a federal or state sex offender registry or notification law. Conditions receipt of federal funds by non-governmental organizations under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act on the organization providing assurances satisfactory to the President that it will disclose its records for the purpose of permitting a requesting jurisdiction to comply with a federal or state sex offender registry or notification law. | 2023-01-13T04:48:19Z | |
| 109-hr-5315 | 109 | hr | 5315 | Accountability in Government Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-09 | 2006-05-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | C001050 | 30 | Accountability in Government Act of 2006 - Prohibits a federal agency head from continuing in office without reappointment by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, in any case in which the Comptroller General's annual report under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 states that the agency is not in substantial compliance with federal financial management systems requirements, applicable accounting standards, and the U.S. Government Standard Ledger at the transaction level. | 2023-01-13T04:48:30Z | |
| 109-hres-809 | 109 | hres | 809 | Directing the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the Secretary's possession relating to any existing or previous agreement between the Department of Homeland Security and Shirlington Limousine and Transportation, Incorporated, of Arlington, Virginia. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-09 | 2006-05-25 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 187. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives documents in the Secretary's possession relating to any existing or previous agreement between the Department of Homeland Security and Shirlington Limousine and Transportation, Incorporated, of Arlington, Virginia. | 2023-01-13T04:48:23Z | |
| 109-hr-5306 | 109 | hr | 5306 | To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority with respect to the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise with respect to the National Guard of those States. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-04 | 2006-05-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | Amends the District of Columbia Code to make the Mayor of the District of Columbia (currently, the President of the United States) the Commander-in-Chief of the militia of the District. Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and federal law regarding the Armed Forces and the National Guard. | 2023-01-13T04:48:30Z | |
| 109-hr-5281 | 109 | hr | 5281 | Campaign Reform Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-03 | 2006-05-03 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] | IA | R | L000169 | 0 | Campaign Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to entitle an eligible House of Representatives candidate to receive payments in support of the candidate's election campaign in an amount equal to the amount of qualified contributions received, not to exceed the aggregate matching payment limit of $175,000, subject to specified adjustments. Establishes the House of Representatives Election Campaign Account, as a separate account in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, from which all payments under this Act shall be made. | 2023-01-13T04:48:31Z | |
| 109-s-2703 | 109 | s | 2703 | Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Cesar E. Chavez Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-03 | 2006-07-26 | By Senator Specter from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 109-295. Additional views filed. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 57 | Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Cesar E. Chavez Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise requirements for the use of examiners and observers at federal elections. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel (OPM) to assign an appropriate number of observers for any political subdivision in question if: (1) a court has authorized the appointment of observers for the subdivision; or (2) the Attorney General certifies that the assignment of observers is otherwise necessary to enforce the guarantees of the 14th and 15th Amendments because written meritorious complaints indicate that efforts to deny or abridge the right to vote under color of law on account of race or color are likely to occur. Repeals the requirement that federal examiners first be serving in such a political subdivision.Eliminates the position of federal voting examiner, and related requirements. Replaces examiners with federal voting observers with respect to: (1) proceedings to enforce the right to vote; and (2) suspension of the use of tests or devices in determining eligibility to vote.(Sec. 4) Extends: (1) the time for reconsideration of federal oversight of jurisdictions which once used suspended voting tests or devices until 15 years after the enactment of this Act; and (2) related requirements for such jurisdictions until 25 years after the enactment of this Act.(Sec. 5) Revises criteria for a declaratory judgment regarding the legality or constitutionality of voting rules changes. States that any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting denies or abridges the right to vote if its purpose is or its effect will be the diminishment of the ability of any U.S. citizens on account of race or color, or in contravention of certain guarantees, to elect their preferred candidates of choice.(Sec. 6) Authorizes the prevailing party in a civil voting rights enforcement proceeding to re… | 2023-01-13T04:48:21Z | |
| 109-hr-9 | 109 | hr | 9 | Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-02 | 2006-07-27 | Became Public Law No: 109-246. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] | WI | R | S000244 | 152 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 13, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise requirements for the use of examiners and observers at federal elections. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel (OPM) to assign an appropriate number of observers for any political subdivision in question if: (1) a court has authorized the appointment of observers for the subdivision; or (2) the Attorney General certifies that the assignment of observers is otherwise necessary to enforce the guarantees of the 14th and 15th Amendments because written meritorious complaints indicate that efforts to deny or abridge the right to vote under color of law on account of race or color are likely to occur. Repeals the requirement that federal examiners first be serving in such a political subdivision. Eliminates the position of federal voting examiner, and related requirements. Replaces examiners with federal voting observers with respect to: (1) proceedings to enforce the right to vote; and (2) suspension of the use of tests or devices in determining eligibility to vote. (Sec. 4) Extends: (1) the time for reconsideration of federal oversight of jurisdictions which once used suspended voting tests or devices until 15 years after the enactment of this Act; and (2) related requirements for such jurisdictions until 25 years after the enactment of this Act. (Sec. 5) Revises criteria for a declaratory judgment regarding the legality or constitutionality of voting rules changes. States that any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting denies or abridges the right to vote if its purpose is or its effect will be the diminishment of the ability of any U.S. citizens on account of race or color, or in contravention of certain guarantees, to elect their prefe… | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z | |
| 109-hres-793 | 109 | hres | 793 | Affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-02 | 2006-05-02 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2] | KS | R | R000566 | 31 | Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States. | 2023-01-13T04:48:23Z | |
| 109-s-2693 | 109 | s | 2693 | Fair and Accurate Representation Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-02 | 2006-05-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] | MT | R | B001126 | 0 | Fair and Accurate Representation Act of 2006 - Amends federal census law to direct the Secretary of Commerce to adjust census figures as necessary so that illegal aliens are not counted for purposes of the apportionment of Representatives in the Congress. | 2023-01-13T04:48:21Z | |
| 109-s-2695 | 109 | s | 2695 | Federal Research Public Access Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-02 | 2006-05-26 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 2 | Federal Research Public Access Act of 2006 - Requires each federal agency with extramural research expenditures of over $100 million to develop a specified federal research public access policy that is consistent with and advances the purposes of the agency. Makes each federal research public access policy applicable to: (1) researchers employed by the federal agency whose works remain in the public domain; and (2) researchers funded by the agency. Specifies exclusions. Requires the submission of annual reports by each federal agency on its federal research public access policy. | 2023-01-13T04:48:21Z | |
| 109-sres-461 | 109 | sres | 461 | A resolution supporting and commending the supporters of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service for encouraging all citizens of the United States to embark on a life of public service and recognizing those citizens who have already performed extraordinary deeds for their community and country. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-02 | 2006-05-02 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3916-3917; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3917; text of measure as introduced: CR S3902) | Senate | Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] | MS | R | L000447 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals that the creators instilled into the civic engagement initiatives of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service. Salutes and acknowledges the American Institute for Public Service and the role played by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service in promoting public service in the United States. | 2018-02-03T18:36:29Z | |
| 109-sres-458 | 109 | sres | 458 | A resolution affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-05-01 | 2006-05-08 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4162) | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 12 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States. | 2023-01-13T04:50:52Z | |
| 109-hr-5216 | 109 | hr | 5216 | Preservation of Records of Servitude, Emancipation, and Post-Civil War Reconstruction Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-27 | 2006-06-08 | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] | CA | D | L000090 | 51 | Preservation of Records of Servitude, Emancipation, and Post-Civil War Reconstruction Act of 2006 - Requires the Archivist of the United States to: (1) establish, as part of the National Archives, an electronically searchable database of historic records of servitude, emancipation, and post-Civil War reconstruction contained within federal agencies for genealogical and historical research; and (2) preserve relevant records. Requires the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to provide grants to states, colleges and universities, and genealogical associations to preserve records and establish databases of local records of such information. | 2023-01-13T04:48:42Z | |
| 109-hr-5242 | 109 | hr | 5242 | Small Business Paperwork Amnesty Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-27 | 2006-04-27 | Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] | TX | R | N000182 | 55 | Small Business Paperwork Amnesty Act of 2006 - Amends the Paperwork Reduction Act to direct agency heads not to impose civil fines for first-time paperwork violations by small business concerns unless there is potential for serious harm to the public interest, the detection of criminal activity would be impaired, the violation is not corrected within six months, the violation is a violation of internal revenue law or a law concerning the assessment or collection of any tax, debt, revenue, or receipt, or the violation presents a danger to the public health or safety. Permits an agency to determine that a fine should not be imposed for a violation that presents a danger to public health or safety if the violation is corrected within 24 hours after receipt by the small business owner of notification of the violation in writing. Makes this Act inapplicable to any violation by a small business of a requirement regarding the collection of information by an agency if the small business previously violated any requirement concerning the collection of information by that agency. | 2023-01-13T04:48:42Z | |
| 109-s-2656 | 109 | s | 2656 | Small Business Paperwork Amnesty Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-26 | 2006-04-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 0 | Small Business Paperwork Amnesty Act of 2006 - Amends the Paperwork Reduction Act to direct agency heads not to impose civil fines for first-time paperwork violations by small business concerns unless there is potential for serious harm to the public interest, the detection of criminal activity would be impaired, the violation is not corrected within six months, the violation is a violation of internal revenue law or a law concerning the assessment or collection of any tax, debt, revenue, or receipt, or the violation presents a danger to the public health or safety. Permits an agency to determine that a fine should not be imposed for a violation that presents a danger to public health or safety if the violation is corrected within 24 hours after receipt by the small business owner of notification of the violation. Makes this Act inapplicable to any violation by a small business of a requirement regarding the collection of information by an agency if the small business previously violated any requirement concerning the collection of information by that agency. | 2023-01-13T04:48:35Z | |
| 109-s-2661 | 109 | s | 2661 | Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-26 | 2006-04-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] | FL | R | M001162 | 14 | Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico during the 110th Congress on the sole question of continued U.S. territorial status or a path toward a permanent non-territorial status. | 2023-01-13T04:48:35Z | |
| 109-hr-5181 | 109 | hr | 5181 | Federal Contract Transparency Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-25 | 2006-04-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1] | LA | R | J000287 | 0 | Federal Contract Transparency Act - Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require any contract awarded by an executive agency to: (1) prohibit the contractor from having more than three tiers of subcontracts under the contract, subject to stated exceptions; and (2) require the contractor to track and report to the agency all subcontracts, at any tier, awarded by the contractor. Requires the information in such reports to be made available upon request to Congress. | 2023-01-13T04:48:43Z | |
| 109-s-2600 | 109 | s | 2600 | A bill to equalize authorities to provide allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel of the United States Government in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-07 | 2006-04-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | Authorizes the head of a federal agency to provide to an individual employed by, or assigned or detailed to, such agency allowances, benefits, and gratuities comparable to those provided by the Secretary of State to officers and employees of the Foreign Service, if the duty station of such individual is in Iraq or Afghanistan. | 2023-01-13T04:48:37Z | |
| 109-hconres-385 | 109 | hconres | 385 | Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage the State of Louisiana and the Department of Justice to establish satellite voting outside the State of Louisiana for the New Orleans elections scheduled for April 22, 2006. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-06 | 2006-04-06 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 42 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it: (1) recognizes the importance of preserving the constitutional right to vote of citizens displaced by Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters or states of emergency; and (2) asserts that every election in Louisiana must be fair, free, transparent, and satisfy the requirements of the Voting Rights Act. Encourages the state of Louisiana and the Department of Justice to establish satellite voting outside the state of Louisiana for the New Orleans elections scheduled for April 22, 2006. | 2023-01-13T04:48:47Z | |
| 109-hr-5112 | 109 | hr | 5112 | Executive Branch Reform Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-06 | 2006-04-27 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249. | House | Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] | VA | R | D000136 | 22 | Executive Branch Reform Act of 2006 - Requires recording and filing by each executive branch official with the Office of Government Ethics on any significant contact made between that official and any private party relating to an official government action. Outlines the authorities and responsibilities of the Director of the Office of Government Ethics with regard to such reports. Sets prohibitions on covered executive branch officials who are entering or leaving government service. Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to modify provisions relating to procurement officials. Sets a prohibition on the personal and substantial involvement by certain former contractor employees in the award or administration of government contracts. Sets a prohibition on unauthorized expenditure of funds for publicity or propaganda purposes. Requires an advertisement or other communication paid for by an executive agency to disclose that such advertisement or communication is paid for by that agency. Directs each federal agency to submit to the Archivist of the United States and specified congressional committees a report describing the use of "pseudo" classification designations. Requires the Archivist to: (1) report on the use of "pseudo" classification designations; and (2) promulgate regulations banning "pseudo" classification designations. Prohibits an employee or applicant for employment of a covered agency from being discriminated against as a reprisal for disclosing covered information to an authorized Member of Congress or to an authorized official of an executive agency, the Department of Justice, or the Inspector General of the employee's employing covered agency. | 2023-01-13T04:48:45Z | |
| 109-hr-5148 | 109 | hr | 5148 | Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-06 | 2006-04-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] | NY | D | M000087 | 31 | Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2006 - Allows federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care; (3) care of a seriously ill family member; or (4) employee's own serious health condition. Makes available as paid leave for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for the above purposes: (1) six weeks of paid leave and any accumulated annual or sick leave for either the birth of a child or the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave for the care of a family member or the employee's own serious health condition. | 2023-01-13T04:48:44Z | |
| 109-s-2590 | 109 | s | 2590 | Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-06 | 2006-09-26 | Became Public Law No: 109-282. | Senate | Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] | OK | R | C000560 | 47 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 7, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here, with changes reflecting enrollment corrections.) Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 - Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), by January 1, 2008, to ensure the existence and operation of a single searchable website accessible by the public at no cost that includes for each federal award of federal financial assistance and expenditures (excluding individual transactions below $25,000 and credit card transactions before October 1, 2008): (1) the amount; (2) information including transaction type, funding agency, the North American Industry Classification System code or Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number, program source, and an award title descriptive of the purpose of each funding action; (3) the name and location of the recipient and the primary location of performance; and (4) a unique identifier of the recipient and any parent entity. Requires the website to include data for FY2007 and each fiscal year thereafter. Authorizes the Director of OMB to designate federal agencies to participate in the development, establishment, operation, and support of the website. Provides that the website: (1) may use as the source of its data the Federal Procurement Data System, Federal Assistance Award Data System, and Grants.gov, if all of these sources are searchable through the website and can be accessed in a search as prescribed under this Act; (2) shall not be considered in compliance if it hyperlinks to websites so that the information elements required in this Act cannot be searched electronically by field in a single search; (3) shall provide an opportunity for the public to provide input about the utility of the site and recommendations for improvements; (4) shall be updated not later than 30 days after issuance of any federal award requiring a posting; and (5) shall provide for separate searches that distinguish between awards that are … | 2023-03-24T16:27:30Z | |
| 109-s-2511 | 109 | s | 2511 | 527 Reform Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-05 | 2006-06-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6738-6744) | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | 527 Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to subject to its requirements as a political committee any applicable 527 organization.Excludes from the meaning of 527 organization for these purposes any committee, club, association, or other group of persons organized to influence: (1) the selection, nomination, election, appointment, or confirmation of one or more candidates to non-federal or non-elected office; or (2) any state or local ballot measure.Denies exception from treatment as an applicable 527 organization to any such a committee, club, association, or other groups of persons which makes disbursements aggregating more than $1,000 for: (1) a public communication that promotes, supports, attacks, or opposes a clearly identified candidate for federal office during the one year period ending on the date of the general election for the office sought by the clearly identified candidate; or (2) certain voter drive activity.Sets forth rules for allocation and funding by a political committee for certain expenses relating to federal and non-federal activities. | 2023-01-13T04:48:39Z | |
| 109-hr-5087 | 109 | hr | 5087 | To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age up to which an individual may be afforded health coverage under chapter 89 of such title as a dependent child. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-04 | 2006-04-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] | NJ | D | P000034 | 4 | Increases, from 22 to 30, the maximum age up to which an individual may be afforded health coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program as a dependent child. | 2023-01-13T04:48:46Z | |
| 109-s-2499 | 109 | s | 2499 | Martin Luther King, Jr., Records Collection Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-04 | 2006-04-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 1 | Martin Luther King, Jr., Records Collection Act of 2006 - Directs the National Archives to commence establishment of a collection of records to be known as the "Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Records Collection" at the National Archives. Requires the Archivist of the United States to enter into an agreement with an entity outside the National Archives for the establishment of a secondary location for copies of such part of the Collection as considered appropriate. Instructs the National Archives to ensure the security of the records in the Collection that qualify for postponement of public disclosure pursuant to this Act. Sets forth provisions for the: (1) review, identification, transmission to the National Archives, and public disclosure of records related to the life and assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Government offices; and (2) postponement of public disclosure of related records or particular information in such records. Establishes the Martin Luther King Records Review Board. Provides for the appointment of an Executive Director to such Board. Sets forth requirements for the review of all assassination and related records for public disclosure or postponement of public disclosure by the Review Board. Grants Presidential authority over such disclosure or postponement of executive branch related records or information, or of any information in a related record obtained or developed solely within the executive branch. | 2023-01-13T04:48:39Z | |
| 109-s-2490 | 109 | s | 2490 | Real Estate Investment Thrift Savings Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-04-03 | 2006-05-26 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | Senate | Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] | MN | R | C001057 | 1 | Real Estate Investment Thrift Savings Act of 2006 - Amends Federal law relating to the Federal Employees' Retirement System to provide for the establishment of a Real Estate Stock Investment Fund under the Thrift Savings Plan. | 2023-01-13T04:48:40Z | |
| 109-hr-5060 | 109 | hr | 5060 | To amend the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 to require data with respect to Federal financial assistance to be available for public access in a searchable and user friendly form. | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-30 | 2006-06-22 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | House | Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7] | MO | R | B000575 | 8 | Instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to work with the Administrator of General Services and other agencies to make available on the Internet, from a single website database, at no cost to the public, downloadable data regarding federal financial assistance in accordance with this Act and the E-Government Act of 2002. Requires such data to: (1) contain all information and types of information (data fields) collected through the Federal Assistance Award Data System, Grants.gov, or any other existing federal database, as well as specified additional information about each award; (2) appear within 30 days of the award of such assistance; (3) display in a form permitting full searching and aggregation of all data fields across all agencies; (4) identify the federal financial assistance a recipient has received during the preceding 10-year period; (5) include lists of federal financial assistance awards and the dates and amounts of federal fund disbursements; and (6) identify subgrantees that are nonfederal entities. | 2023-01-13T04:48:54Z | |
| 109-hr-5065 | 109 | hr | 5065 | Honoring Female Congressional Pioneers Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-30 | 2006-03-30 | Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 22 | Honoring Female Congressional Pioneers Act of 2006 - Directs the Postal Service to provide for the issuance and sale of a semipostal in order to afford the public a convenient means to contribute towards the acquisition (for public display) of works of art honoring Jeanette Rankin, Mary Teresa Norton, Patsy Mink, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, and other female pioneers in government service. | 2023-01-13T04:48:54Z | |
| 109-hr-5036 | 109 | hr | 5036 | Full Disclosure in Lobbying Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-29 | 2006-03-29 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] | GU | D | B001245 | 2 | Full Disclosure in Lobbying Act - Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require a registered lobbyist's semiannual disclosure report, in the case of a registrant (subcontractor) retained by another person or entity to engage in lobbying activities on behalf of a third person or entity, to include: (1) the name, address, and principal place of business of the other person or entity that retained the subcontractor; (2) the name, address, and principal place of business of the third person or entity on whose behalf the lobbying activities were performed; and (3) the amount of funds paid, during such reporting period, to the subcontractor as well as to the other person or entity who retained the subcontractor for such lobbying activities. | 2023-01-13T04:48:55Z | |
| 109-hr-4979 | 109 | hr | 4979 | Local Community Recovery Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-16 | 2006-04-20 | Became Public Law No: 109-218. | House | Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3] | MS | R | P000323 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on March 28, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Local Community Recovery Act of 2006 - Amends Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act provisions requiring giving preference in the expenditure of federal funds for major disaster or emergency assistance activities to local organizations, firms, or individuals to permit a contract or agreement for such activities to be set aside for award based on a specific geographic area. Urges the Corps of Engineers to promptly implement the Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision in a solicitation dated March 20, 2006, that such Act allows for geographic preferences. | 2023-01-31T21:12:54Z | |
| 109-hr-4989 | 109 | hr | 4989 | Electoral Fairness Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-16 | 2006-03-16 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | H001032 | 0 | Electoral Fairness Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to revise requirements for: (1) treatment of provisional ballots cast at incorrect polling places; (2) minimum contents of provisional ballots; (3) treatment of voters who vote after closing of polling places; and (4) treatment of ballots after casting. Sets forth requirements for ensuring adequate staff and equipment at polling places. Applies certain election administration requirements to early voting sites. Provides for: (1) the availability of additional funds to enable states to meet requirements with respect to adequate staff and equipment at polling places; and (2) the issuance of durable voter registration cards. Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prescribe notice and review requirements for removal of individuals from the official list of eligible voters by reason other than change of residence. Revises requirements for the contents and treatment of voter registration forms. Requires state or local election officials to ensure the availability of updated information for registered voters. | 2023-01-13T04:48:56Z | |
| 109-hr-5000 | 109 | hr | 5000 | 9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board Act | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-16 | 2006-03-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight. | House | Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] | CT | R | S001144 | 13 | 9/11 Commission Civil Liberties Board Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to make the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (Board) an independent agency within the Executive branch. (Currently, such Board is established within the Executive Office of the President.) Requires the Board to be composed of a full-time chairman and four additional members, all to be confirmed by the Senate. Prohibits Board members, while so serving, from being an elected official, officer, or employee of the Federal Government. Provides six-year terms. Gives the Board subpoena power. Requires the Board to: (1) receive and review reports from privacy and civil liberties officers; and (2) report at least semiannually to specified congressional committees on Board activities and other appropriate matters. Directs the heads of specified Federal agencies to designate at least one senior officer for appropriate assistance with respect to privacy and civil liberties concerns as they relate to terrorism prevention. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security complies with the protections for human research subjects in research conducted or supported by such Department. Requires within the President's annual budget submission to Congress a separate statement of the amount of appropriations requested for the Board. | 2023-01-13T04:48:56Z | |
| 109-hr-4963 | 109 | hr | 4963 | Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2006 | Government Operations and Politics | 2006-03-15 | 2006-03-20 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] | TN | R | D000533 | 43 | Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2006 - States that Congress reaffirms the inherent authority of the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to call, and hereby expressly authorizes the calling of, a constitutional convention through the election of delegates for the purpose of establishing a mechanism for self-determination. Provides that, upon the approval by a constitutional convention in the Commonwealth of a self-determination option, the convention shall submit a self-determination proposal to Congress for approval. Requires submission of the proposal, upon approval by Congress with or without modifications, to the people of the Commonwealth for appoval or rejection in a referendum. Requires enactment of a joint resolution of Congress approving the terms of the proposal, including implementing provisions, if the people of Puerto Rico approve the proposal in the referendum. Provides that, if a self-determination proposal is not approved by Congress or by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, the Government of the Commonwealth should call for a new constitutional convention, including an election by the people of Puerto Rico of new delegates to the convention, for the purpose of formulating and submitting to Congress a new self-determination proposal. | 2023-01-13T04:48:57Z |
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