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Montana National Forests Boundary Adjustment Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5056
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Dennis R. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Boundaries
Government Operations and Politics
Land transfers
Maps
Montana
National forests

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
Montana National Forests Boundary Adjustment Act of 2004 - Modifies the boundaries of the Helena, Lolo, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests (the Forests) in Montana as depicted on specified maps. 
 
Requires such maps to be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Chief of the Forest Service and Regional Forester. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make technical corrections to the map. 
 
Requires land acquired within the boundaries of the Forests for National Forest System (NFS) purposes to be managed in accordance with the Weeks Law and laws applicable to the NFS.
 
States that the boundaries of the Forests as modified under this Act shall, for purposes of certain fund allocation provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCFA), be considered the boundaries of such Forests as of January 1, 1965 (the effective date of the LWCFA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-16
text: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
action_date: 2004-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Disabled Veterans Transition Assistance Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5057
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Case management
Continuum of care
Department of Defense
Disabled
Executive reorganization
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Iraq compilation
Law
Military discharges
Military medicine
Military personnel
Social Welfare
Veterans' medical care
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
Disabled Veterans Transition Assistance Act of 2004 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program to provide a support system for members of the Armed Forces who incur severe disabilities on or after September 11, 2001, including a system of advocacy and follow-up to assist those members to transition from military service to the civilian community.
 
Requires the Secretary to designate an executive agent to carry out the program throughout the Department of Defense and, in cooperation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, for members of the Coast Guard with severe disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1592)
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit alien children receiving medical treatment in the United States to be classified as immediate relatives to avoid extreme hardship to themselves or their immediate relative alien parents.

Bill: 108-hr-5058
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Aliens
Child health
Department of Homeland Security
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Immigrant health
Immigrants
Law
Parents
Visas

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit an alien child of an alien parent classified as an immediate relative to be classified as an immediate relative for purposes of the exemption from direct numerical limitations on immigration if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines, on the basis of a petition filed on the child's behalf, that: (1) the child is in the United States and is accompanied by the alien parent; (2) the child is receiving medical treatment unavailable outside the United States; and (3) such classification is necessary to avoid extreme hardship to the child or parent.
 
Addresses petitioning procedures for such classification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5059
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Electronic mail systems
Fines (Penalties)
Internet
Right of privacy
Science, Technology, Communications
Storage
Telecommunication industry

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit a provider of electronic communication service from intentionally accessing the contents of a stored electronic communication while held in electronic storage, except when such access is a necessary incident to: (1) the rendition of such service; or (2) compliance with provisions governing voluntary disclosure of customer communications or records.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
College Student Credit Card Protection Act

Bill: 108-hr-5060
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Advertising
Commerce
Consumer credit
Consumer education
Consumer protection
Credit cards
Debt
Education
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Income
Law
Liability (Law)
Marketing
Parents
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
College Student Credit Card Protection Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to limit by a specified formula the total credit extended under a credit card account to a full time, traditional-aged college student (unless the student's parent or guardian assumes joint liability).
 
 Prohibits increasing the credit limit on an account for which a parent or guardian has assumed joint liability without the parent's or guardian's approval.
 
Prohibits a creditor from opening a credit card account for any such college student who: (1) has no annual gross income; and (2) already has a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Helene Jensen.

Bill: 108-hr-5062
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2004-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: 
Makes Helene Jensen 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: 2004-09-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognition of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in the Federal Workers' Compensation Act

Bill: 108-hr-5063
Sponsor: Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Access to health care
Federal employees
Health
Labor and Employment
Nurse practitioners
Physicians' assistants
Workers' compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Recognition of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in the Federal Workers' Compensation Act - Amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to include within the definition of &quot;physician&quot; physician assistants and nurse practitioners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Baby Selling Prohibition Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5064
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Adoption
Agriculture and Food
Commerce
Counseling
Families
Fees
Foster home care
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Law
Legal fees
Maternal health services
Medical fees
Profit
Social Welfare
State laws
Transportation and Public Works
Travel costs
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Baby Selling Prohibition Act of 2004 - Amends Federal criminal law to prohibit accepting or charging any fee in excess of allowable costs in connection with the adoption of a minor.
 
Applies such prohibition to all individuals, intermediaries, or entities involved in such adoptions. Provides a prison term of up to ten years for violators. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
To repeal certain sections of the Act of May 26, 1936, pertaining to the Virgin Islands.

Bill: 108-hr-5065
Sponsor: Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Local taxation
Property tax
Tax rates
Taxation
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Amends Federal law to repeal specified provisions pertaining to real property taxation in the Virgin Islands.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5067
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commuter tax
Double taxation
Government Operations and Politics
Income tax
Labor and Employment
Residence requirements
Science, Technology, Communications
State taxation
Tax exemption
Telecommuting
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004 - Restricts a State from imposing its income tax on the salary of a nonresident individual employed in such State to the period when such individual is physically present and working in such State. Prohibits a State from deeming such an individual to be present or working in such State on the grounds that such individual is present or working at home (in another State) for the individual's convenience.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5068
Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commerce
Computer crimes
Computer security measures
Department of Homeland Security
EBB Terrorism
Electronic data interchange
Electronic government information
Executive reorganization
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
Government publicity
Information technology
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
International Affairs
International cooperation
Risk
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations
Telecommunication systems
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2004 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection a National Cybersecurity Office, headed by an Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, who shall assist the Secretary in promoting cybersecurity for the Nation. Grants the Assistant Secretary primary authority within DHS for all cybersecurity-related critical infrastructure programs of DHS.
 
Includes among the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary to: (1) establish and manage a national cybersecurity response system, a national cybersecurity threat and vulnerability reduction program, a national cybersecurity awareness and training program, a government cybersecurity program, and a national security and international cybersecurity cooperation program; (2) coordinate specified activities with the private sector, with other directorates and offices within DHS (including with the Chief Information Officer), and with the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response; (3) develop processes for information sharing with the private sector; (4) consult with the Secret Service's Electronic Crimes Task Force on private sector outreach and information activities and with the Office for Domestic Preparedness to ensure that realistic cybersecurity scenarios are incorporated into tabletop and recovery exercises; and (5) consult and coordinate with other Federal agencies on cybersecurity-related programs, policies, and operations and with other relevant Federal agencies and within DHS on security of digital control systems.
 
Grants the Assistant Secretary primary authority within DHS over the National Communications System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Science, and Research and Development.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security (Select).
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax.

Bill: 108-hr-5070
Sponsor: Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2004-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: 
Makes Ana Maria Moncayo-Gigax 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: 2004-09-14
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-13
text: Introduced in House
American-Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act

Bill: 108-hr-5071
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative fees
Administrative remedies
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Compensation (Law)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cyprus
Department of Justice
District courts
District of Columbia
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Evidence (Law)
Expropriation
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability (International law)
Government paperwork
Government trust funds
Jurisdiction
Law
Legal fees
Limitation of actions
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Negotiations
New York State
Rent
Right of property
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
American-Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act - Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to urge the President to authorize the Secretary of State to begin negotiations with Turkey to allow for certain claims by U.S. nationals respecting real property in the Turkish-held portions of Cyprus.
 
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish in the Treasury a Claims Fund for the payment of unsatisfied claims of U.S. nationals against Turkey. Sets forth payment procedures.
 
Amends Federal law to grant U.S. district court jurisdiction for civil actions against any private person (any natural person or legal entity other than Turkey) by a U.S. national who owns property in the Turkish-held portion of Cyprus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5074
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Health
Health insurance
Income tax
Insurance premiums
Labor and Employment
Medical economics
Tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction from gross income for the health insurance costs of an individual taxpayer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Victim Compensation Fund Extension Act

Bill: 108-hr-5076
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Claims
Compensation (Law)
Compensation for victims of crime
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Families
International Affairs
September 11, 2001
Survivors' benefits
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Victim Compensation Fund Extension Act - Amends the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act to extend the deadline (currently, December 22, 2003) for filing claims under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 (Fund) for: (1) three years following enactment of this Act if the Special Master determines that the claimant was unaware that he or she had suffered physical harm as the result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist-related aircraft crashes until after the deadline and before enactment or was unaware of his or her eligibility to file a claim; and (2) three years after the claimant first knew that he or she had suffered physical harm as the result of such crashes if the Special Master determines that the claimant was unaware that he or she had suffered physical harm until on or after enactment of this Act.
 
Defines &quot;immediate aftermath&quot; for purposes of provisions concerning the determination of eligibility for compensation under the Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1619)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Colville Land Conveyance Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5077
Sponsor: Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Boundaries
Health
Hospitals
Land transfers
National forests
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Colville Land Conveyance Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Ferry County Public Hospital District No. 1. specified land in Colville National Forest, Washington.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-16
text: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
action_date: 2004-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Common Sense Automobile Efficiency Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-5078
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2004-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Agricultural cooperatives
Agriculture and Food
Alcohol as fuel
Alternative energy sources
Automobile engines
Automobile industry
Biomass energy
Commerce
Compressed natural gas
Consumer education
Cooperative societies
Department of the Treasury
Diesel motor
Electric vehicles
Electronic data interchange
Electronic government information
Energy
Energy conservation
Energy crops
Energy efficiency
Energy industries
Energy storage
Environmental Protection
Excise tax
Exports
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign corporations
Fuel cells
Fuel consumption
Gasoline
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
High technology
Hydrogen
Income tax
Labeling
Law
Liquefied natural gas
Liquefied petroleum gas
Methanol
Motor vehicle pollution control
Motor vehicles
Natural gas vehicles
Retail trade
Sales tax
Science, Technology, Communications
Service stations
Standards
Tax credits
Tax deductions
Tax exemption
Tax returns
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: 
Common Sense Automobile Efficiency Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the phaseouts of the tax credit for qualified electric vehicles and of the tax deduction for clean-fuel vehicles.
 
Allows a tax credit for investment in certain alternative motor vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, advanced lean burn technology motor vehicles, hybrid motor vehicles, and alternative fuel motor vehicles. Sets forth formulae for determining the amount of such credit based on various factors, including vehicle weight and fuel efficiency ratings.
 
Allows a tax-exempt cooperative organization to elect to apportion amounts of the small ethanol producer tax credit among its patrons on a pro rata basis. Increases from 30 to 60 million gallons the maximum productive capacity allowed to eligible small ethanol producers for purposes of qualifying for the tax credit.
 
Allows a tax credit for biodiesel used as fuel.
 
Allows a tax credit against the gasoline excise tax for alcohol fuel and biodiesel mixtures.
 
Excludes from the export exemption from certain excise taxes the delivery of a taxable fuel into a fuel tank of a motor vehicle which is shipped or driven outside of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1615)
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-09-14
text: Introduced in House