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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit local public agencies to act as Medicaid enrollment brokers.

Bill: 108-hr-3895
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Conflict of interests
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Health maintenance organizations
Managed care
Medicaid
Social Welfare
State-local relations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to permit local public agencies to act as Medicaid enrollment brokers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Welfare Extension and Marriage Promotion Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-3897
Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aid to dependent children
Appropriations
Cash welfare block grants
Child abuse
Child welfare
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economics and Public Finance
Elementary and secondary education
Evaluation research (Social action programs)
Families
Family services
Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Health
Labor and Employment
Marriage
Marriage counseling
Married people
Medicaid
Mentoring
Parent and child
Personal budgets
Pregnant women
Public service advertising
Secondary education
Sexual abstinence
Unmarried couples
Vocational guidance
Welfare eligibility
Welfare waivers
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Welfare Extension and Marriage Promotion Act of 2004 - Extends through June 30, 2004, the activities authorized by part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) (except with respect to the bonus to reward decrease in illegitimacy ratio), and related activities with respect to the separate abstinence education program under SSA title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) and other matters, to be continued in the manner authorized for FY 2002. Makes necessary appropriations. 
 
Extends through June 30, 2004, the national random sample study of child welfare under SSA title IV part A and child welfare waiver authority, to be continued in the manner authorized for FY 2002. 
 
Amends part A of SSA title IV to replace provisions for bonus to reward decrease in illegitimacy ratio with provisions for healthy marriage promotion grants. Makes appropriations.
 
Provides funding for research, demonstrations, and technical assistance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
To authorize construction of a new (replacement) medical center for the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at a site to be selected pursuant to a study by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense as suitable for a new Federal medical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Department of Defense medical beneficiaries in Puerto Rico.

Bill: 108-hr-3898
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Building construction
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to health facilities
Governmental investigations
Health
Puerto Rico
Veterans' hospitals

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project for the construction of a new (replacement) medical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense to conduct a joint study to determine which of two of the following locations would be preferable for the center: (1) Sabana Seca; or (2) Fort Buchanan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Contract Accountability for Taxpayers Savings Act

Bill: 108-hr-3899
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Competitive bidding
Congress
Congressional oversight
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional veto
Defense contracts
Expedited congressional procedure
Government procurement
House rules and procedure
Legislative resolutions
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Contract Accountability for Taxpayers Savings Act - Requires Federal agencies to submit to Congress notification of any contracts in amounts greater than $1 million that are proposed to be awarded using procedures other than competitive procedures.
 
Prohibits any agency from awarding such a contract before the expiration of 30 legislative days after submission of the notification.
 
Sets forth procedures for congressional consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval of a proposed contract.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
City of Oxnard Water Recycling and Desalination Act of 2004

Bill: 108-hr-3900
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
California
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to water pollution control
Federal aid to water resources development
Infrastructure
Irrigation
Saline waters
Waste water treatment
Water conservation
Water treatment plants

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
City of Oxnard Water Recycling and Desalination Act of 2004 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters near Oxnard, California. Limits the Federal cost share of the project to 25 percent. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for the operation and maintenance of the project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-05
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2004-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums for high deductible health plans required with respect to health savings accounts.

Bill: 108-hr-3901
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Coinsurance
Finance and Financial Sector
Health
Health insurance
Income tax
Insurance premiums
Medical economics
Medical savings accounts
Tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction from gross income for premiums paid under a high deductible health plan by an individual eligible for a deduction for amounts paid into a health savings account, for months when such taxpayer is not covered under any other plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Musconetcong Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Bill: 108-hr-3902
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Federal-local relations
Government Operations and Politics
New Jersey
Water Resources Development
Wild rivers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Musconetcong Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the Musconetcong River, New Jersey, as scenic and recreational rivers.
 
 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage those segments: (1) in accordance with the Musconetcong River Management Plan (dated April 2002), which establishes goals and actions to ensure long-term protection of the outstanding values of the river segments and compatible management of land and water resources associated with such segments; and (2) in cooperation with appropriate Federal, State, regional, and local agencies.
 
Considers the management plan as satisfying the requirements for a comprehensive management plan for those river segments. Directs the Secretary, in determining whether a proposed water resources project would have a direct and adverse effect on the values for which a river segment is designated as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to consider the extent to which the project is consistent with the management plan.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to provide planning, financial, and technical assistance to local municipalities and nonprofit organizations to assist in the implementation of actions to protect the natural and historic resources of the river segments.
 
Provides for the designation of additional river segments if there is adequate local support.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-08
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2004-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Presidential Sites Improvement Act

Bill: 108-hr-3903
Sponsor: Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Architecture and the disabled
Building construction
Commemorations
Construction costs
Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Federal advisory bodies
Grants-in-aid
Historic sites
History
Maintenance and repair
Presidential residences
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Presidential Sites Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to award grants to owners or operators of Presidential sites for major maintenance and improvement projects. Defines &quot;Presidential site&quot; as a site related to a President of the United States that has national significance, is open to the public, and is owned or operated by a State or private institution, organization, or person. 
 
Establishes the Presidential Site Grant Commission to review applications for grants and to make recommendations for the awarding of grants under this Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-05
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Educational Grants for Great Starts Act

Bill: 108-hr-3904
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance
Agriculture and Food
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Business education
Child nutrition
Civics education
Commerce
Compensatory education
Computer literacy
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Counseling
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Dropouts
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Economics and Public Finance
Educational accountability
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Entrepreneurs
Ethics
Families
Federal aid to education
Government Operations and Politics
Mathematics
Mentoring
Music
School districts
School libraries
School lunch program
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Social Welfare
Technical education
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Educational Grants for Great Starts Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot program to: (1) support before-school activities that advance student academic achievement and that encourage establishing of, or increasing participation in, school breakfast programs; and (2) evaluate the effect before-school activities have on school breakfast program participation. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of Education, to make such program grants to seven State agencies to conduct pilot projects in 17 elementary schools in each such State through subgrants to local educational agencies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the operation of the Medicare comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program in Connecticut.

Bill: 108-hr-3905
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commerce
Competitive bidding
Connecticut
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Health insurance
Health maintenance organizations
Insurance premiums
Managed care
Medical economics
Medical fees
Medicare
Metropolitan areas
Rebates
Social Welfare
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to prohibit the Medicare comparative cost adjustment program from operating in Connecticut.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine.

Bill: 108-hr-3906
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Emigration
Europe
Human rights
Immigration
International Affairs
Most favored nation principle
Normal trade relations
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the Ukraine. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 108-hr-3909
Sponsor: Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Auditing
Citizen participation
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Cultural property
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Exhibitions
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Grants-in-aid
Historic sites
History
Intergovernmental relations
Kansas
Land transfers
Land use
Landowners
Landscape protection
Nature conservation
Nonprofit organizations
Outdoor recreation
Planning
Public meetings
Public-private partnerships
Right of property
Signs and signboards
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Bleeding Kansas and the Enduring Struggle for Freedom National Heritage Area in Kansas.
 
Designates the Territorial Kansas Heritage Alliance as the management entity for the Area.
 
Prohibits the Alliance from using Federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property or an interest in real property.
 
Requires the Alliance to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area, which shall contain a comprehensive program for the conservation, interpretation, funding, management, and development of such Area.
 
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance for the development and implementation of the management plan.
 
Requires the Alliance to: (1) provide assistance and encouragement to State and local governments, private organizations, and persons to protect and promote the resources and values of the Area; and (2) be an advocate for land management practices consistent with the purposes of such Area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to modify a high priority project in the State of Michigan.

Bill: 108-hr-3910
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to transportation
Highway finance
Infrastructure
Interstate highway system
Michigan
Road construction
Transportation research

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to replace a specified high priority engineering project in Michigan with another project that is designed to conduct a transportation needs study and make improvements to 1-75 interchanges in the Grayling area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
To make certain companies that have outsourced jobs during the previous five years ineligible for the receipt of Federal grants, Federal contracts, Federal loan guarantees, and other Federal funding, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-hr-3911
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business records
Contracts
Corporations
Dislocated workers
Economics and Public Finance
Federally-guaranteed loans
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government lending
Government paperwork
Job creation
Labor and Employment
Layoffs
Recruiting of employees
Subsidiary corporations
Subsidies

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Prohibits Federal agencies from awarding grants, contracts, loan guarantees, and other funding to companies of interest (as defined under this Act) that have outsourced jobs during the previous five years, except as specified under this Act or for national security purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Rafael Camacho, Rosa B. Camacho, and Rosa Camacho.

Bill: 108-hr-3912
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Makes Rafael Camacho, Rosa B. Camacho, and Rosa Camacho each 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: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House