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Eastern Santa Clara River Basin Protection Act

Bill: 108-hr-5234
Sponsor: Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: California
Chemicals
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to water pollution control
Government Operations and Politics
Groundwater
Intergovernmental fiscal relations
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Eastern Santa Clara River Basin Protection Act - Requires the Secretary of the Army to participate in studies and other investigative activities and in the construction, planning, and design of projects determined by the Secretary to offer a long-term solution to groundwater perchlorate contamination in the Eastern Santa Clara River Basin in Santa Clarita, California. Requires investigative activities and projects to include sites that are sources of perchlorate and located in Santa Clarita.
 
Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to authorize the Secretary to provide environmental infrastructure and construction assistance for such projects. Directs the Secretary to allow credit for in-kind services provided by a non-Federal sponsor before initiation of a project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to ensure that the receipts and disbursements of the Social Security trust funds are not included in a unified Federal budget.

Bill: 108-hr-5235
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Budget deficits
Budget surpluses
Congress
Congressional budget
Economics and Public Finance
Federal budgets
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Government trust funds
Income tax
Off-budget expenditures
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Social security finance
Social security taxes
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the receipts and disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social Security trust funds) from being included in the Federal budget baseline for any fiscal year and from being counted as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, or deficit or surplus for purposes of offsetting any tax decrease or spending increase. Excludes Social Security trust fund receipts and disbursements totals from official Office of Management and Budget and Congressional Budget Office budget pronouncements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the placement of an equestrian statue depicting frontiersman, explorer, and missionary Jacob Hamblin on the grounds of the Forest Service Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center in Jacob Lake, Arizona, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hr-5237
Sponsor: Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Arizona
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Fund raising
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
History
Missionaries
Monuments and memorials
Mormons
National forests
Religion
Sculpture
Tourism
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to authorize the Jacob Hamblin Legacy Organization to install a bronze equestrian statue depicting frontiersman, explorer, and missionary Jacob Hamblin on the grounds of the Forest Service Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center in Jacob Lake, Arizona. Prohibits the use of Federal funds to design, acquire, prepare the site for, or install the statue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-08
text: comments requested from department of Agriculture.
action_date: 2004-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot study under which the Secretary may issue public warnings regarding threats to homeland security using an AMBER Alert system.

Bill: 108-hr-5238
Sponsor: Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Criminal justice information
EBB Terrorism
Emergency Management
Emergency communication systems
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Governmental investigations
Information networks
Police communication systems
Radio broadcasting
Science, Technology, Communications
Signs and signboards
Terrorism
Traffic signs and signals
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, using funds available for improving the national system to notify the public in the event of a terrorist attack, to conduct a pilot study under which the Secretary may issue public warnings regarding homeland security threats using an AMBER Alert system.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
National Guard and Reserve Education Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5239
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces reserves
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Married people
Military dependents
National Guard
Retired military personnel
Secondary education
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' education
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
National Guard and Reserve Education Act of 2004 - Increases the monthly rate of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve who pursue full-time studies. Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe by regulation the rate of assistance for less than full-time studies.
 
Establishes an educational assistance benefit for reservists and National Guard members who, on or after September 11, 2001, serve at least 180 days within a five-year period of active duty in a contingency operation. Authorizes such persons to use their educational assistance entitlement during a 14-year period beginning on the last day of duty.
 
Authorizes members of the Selected Reserve who are entitled to retired pay and basic educational assistance to transfer a portion of their educational entitlement to eligible dependents. Requires the Secretary to report on such transfers in the Secretary's annual report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1843-1844)
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations field office in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bill: 108-hr-5240
Sponsor: Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Customs administration
Department of Homeland Security
Executive reorganization
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Illegal aliens
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Investigations field office in Tulsa, Oklahoma within 180 days after enactment of this Act, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Gabriella Dee.

Bill: 108-hr-5241
Sponsor: Rep. Toomey, Patrick J. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2004-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: 
Makes Gabriella Dee eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Captive Mammal Protection Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5242
Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2004-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Animals
Commerce
Fines (Penalties)
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Hunting
Interstate commerce
Mammals
Protection of animals
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 
Captive Mammal Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly transferring, transporting, or possessing a captive mammal for purposes of allowing the killing or injuring of that mammal for entertainment or for the collection of a trophy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2004-10-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1861)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Influenza Vaccine Emergency Act

Bill: 108-hr-5243
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2004-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Contracts
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug industry
Emergency Management
Emergency medical services
Eminent domain
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Influenza
Law
Public health
Rebates
Vaccination
Vaccines

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 
Influenza Vaccine Emergency Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require influenza vaccine manufacturers to include a provision in any contract for the sale of the vaccine in interstate commerce expressing the policy that the Secretary of Health and Human Services has the authority to take title to necessary quantities of the vaccine if the Secretary declares that there is a public health emergency by reason of an influenza vaccine shortage, and that the manufacturer will reimburse the purchaser for any such quantity not received.
 
Requires the Secretary to pay the manufacturer or distributor for any quantity taken at the price the manufacturer or distributor would have received for that quantity of vaccine.
 
Requires the Secretary to determine the extent of compliance with guidelines for the distribution of influenza vaccine and, before using the authority to take title to the vaccine, to publish notice that such compliance has not been sufficient to constitute an adequate response to the emergency. Allows the Secretary, in lieu of taking title to a vaccine, to order any vaccine manufacturer or distributor to honor its contracts with States or political subdivisions. Requires the Secretary to provide any influenza vaccine to States, political subdivisions, and such other public or private entities as appropriate as a response to the emergency involved. Allows the Secretary to make an emergency declaration if the delivery waiting time for States or political subdivisions to receive the vaccine constitutes a significant threat to children, adolescents, or adults served by the immunization program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Voter Protection Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5246
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2004-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Election fraud
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 
Voter Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit willfully providing misleading or fraudulent information to an individual and thereby interfering with that individual's voting, qualifying to vote, qualifying or campaigning as a candidate, or qualifying or acting as any legally authorized official in any primary, special, or general election. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2004-10-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1859)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
To designate the parcel of land containing the facility of the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture located at State Highway 26 West in Poplarville, Mississippi, as the "Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory Site".

Bill: 108-hr-5248
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]
Introduced: 2004-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Congress
Congressional tributes
Horticulture
Laboratories
Members of Congress
Mississippi
Names
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 
Designates the parcel of land containing the facility of the Agriculture Research Service of the Department of Agriculture located at State Highway 26 West in Poplarville, Mississippi, as the Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory Site.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Firearm Theft Prevention Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5249
Sponsor: Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2004-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Child safety
Costs
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Firearms
Income tax
Safety measures
Storage
Tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 
Firearm Theft Prevention Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for up to 25 percent of the cost of a safe in a residence for the storage of firearms which includes a secure locking mechanism and is designed to prevent unauthorized access by children under the age of 18. Limits the amount of such credit to $250.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1878-1879)
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Federal Flight Deck Officer Improvement Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5250
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2004-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Aircraft pilots
Airline employees
Airlines
Aviation agreements
Aviation safety
Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Transportation
Electronic government information
Executive reorganization
Federal law enforcement officers
Firearms
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Government travel
Governmental investigations
International Affairs
Internet
Labor and Employment
Law
Leave of absence
Licenses
Police communication systems
Police training
Science, Technology, Communications
Signs and symbols
Standards
Terrorism
Travel costs
Web sites
Workers' compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: 
 Federal Flight Deck Officer Improvement Act of 2004 - Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) study and report to certain congressional committees on the feasibility of conducting Federal flight deck officer initial training; (2) ensure that eligible pilots are offered a choice of training dates, and given advance notice of them; (3) establish a program to improve travel access to Federal flight deck officer training facilities through the use of charter flights or improved scheduled air carrier service; (4) establish qualification standards for facilities where Federal flight deck officers can receive requalification and recurrent training; and (5) provide Federal flight deck officer training, requalification training, and recurrent training at no cost to the pilots or the air carriers that employ them. 
 
Directs the Secretary to establish a secure means for personnel of the Transportation Security Administration to communicate with Federal flight deck officers, and for Federal flight deck officers to communicate with each other.
 
Directs the Secretary to implement a pilot program to allow pilots participating in the Federal flight deck officer program to transport their firearms on their persons.
 
Encourages the President to pursue aggressively agreements with foreign governments to allow maximum deployment of Federal flight deck officers on international flights.
 
Requires the Secretary to work with relevant Federal agencies to obtain compensation for the death or injury of a Federal flight deck officer sustained while in the performance of his or her duties under the program.
 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that air carriers should permit Federal flight deck officers to take a leave of absence from their employment as required to attend initial and requalification Federal flight deck officer training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Introduced in House