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Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Temporary Extension Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4513
Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Casualty insurance
Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Insurance companies
Law
Losses
Property insurance
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Temporary Extension Act of 2005 - Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to extend its sunset date from December 31, 2005, to March 31, 2006.
 
Extends to Program Year 3 (January 1, 2005-December 31, 2005) the period during which insurers are required to make property and casualty insurance coverage available for insured losses.
 
Repeals the requirement, however, that such coverage may not differ materially from the terms, amounts, and other coverage limitations applicable to losses arising from events other than acts of terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-01-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4514
Sponsor: Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Alabama
Building construction
Disaster relief
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment
Fines (Penalties)
Floods
Gifts
Home ownership
Home repair and improvement
Homestead law
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Land transfers
Law
Louisiana
Low-income housing
Mississippi
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Real property
Single family housing
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 

 

 

 

 

 
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Recovery Homesteading Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to transfer, without payment, federally owned (including property transferred to the Secretary from other agencies) or otherwise donated suitable residential property to state or local governments for use in an approved homestead program carried out by such governments in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi in areas designated disaster areas due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Authorizes reimbursement to agencies transferring property.
 
Sets forth approval criteria for a homestead program, including: (1) selection criteria that gives priority to displaced low-income families; (2) occupancy only pursuant to a written agreement which must be for a period of at least five years and which requires the occupant to make certain repairs.
 
Requires the Secretary to audit authorized activities and permits monetary and other penalties penalties for noncompliance.
 
Permits the waiver of certain environmental requirements.
 
Prohibits the transfer, acceptance, or conveyance of property under this Act five years after enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-01-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4422 West Sciota Street in Scio, New York, as the "Corporal Jason L. Dunham Post Office".

Bill: 109-hr-4515
Sponsor: Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Marines
Names
New York State
Officer personnel
Postal facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4422 West Sciota Street in Scio, New York, as the "Corporal Jason L. Dunham Post Office."
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4422 West Sciota Street in Scio, New York, as the "Corporal Jason L. Dunham Post Office." 

action_date: 2006-03-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4422 West Sciota Street in Scio, New York, as the "Corporal Jason L. Dunham Post Office." 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Became Public Law No: 109-180.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Became Public Law No: 109-180.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2006-03-10
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2006-03-10
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: Cleared for White House.
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1756)
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1756)
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H12213)
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H12213)
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Mr. Issa asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12213)
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 109-180
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4516
Sponsor: Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Federal advisory bodies
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
History
Inland water transportation
Interstate commissions
Lakes
Navigation
New York City
New York State
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Rivers
Ships
Strategic planning
Tourism
Transportation and Public Works
Vermont
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission Act of 2005 - Establishes the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission to plan, develop, and execute programs and activities appropriate to commemorate, in 2009: (1) the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Henry Hudson (the first European to sail up the Hudson River); (2) the 200th anniversary of the voyage of Robert Fulton (the first person to use steam navigation on a commercial basis); and (3) the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Samuel de Champlain (the first European to discover and explore Lake Champlain). 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit educational facilities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.

Bill: 109-hr-4517
Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Building construction
Disaster relief
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Maintenance and repair
Nonprofit organizations
Private schools
School buildings
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restore federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit educational facilities damaged or destroyed by a major disaster. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Anti-Corruption Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4518
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Bribery
Cabinet officers
Civil service retirement
Congress
Congressional ethics
Congressional pensions
Conspiracy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Extortion
Finance and Financial Sector
Fines (Penalties)
Forfeiture
Fraud
Fugitives from justice
Government ethics
Interest
Labor and Employment
Lobbying
Members of Congress
Misconduct in office
Organized crime
Public corruption
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Congressional Anti-Corruption Act of 2005 - Adds offenses (including bribery of public officials, embezzlement of public money, mail or wire fraud, and racketeering) which, if committed by the President, a Member of Congress, or the head of an executive department, will make such an individual (or his or her survivor or beneficiary) ineligible for a federal annuity or retired pay.
 
Increases the maximum terms of imprisonment for such offenses and disqualifies (for life) anyone convicted of such offenses from acting as a lobbyist.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, and 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.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, and 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.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, and 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.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform, and 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.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4520
Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Cost control
Economics and Public Finance
Finance and Financial Sector
Insurance premiums
Medical economics
Medical fees
Medicare
Physicians
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that the update to the single conversion factor in the formula for payment of physicians' services for 2006 and 2007 shall not be less than 1.5%.
 
Directs the Medicare Payment Assessment Commission (MEDPAC) to report to Congress on approaches to controlling aggregage spending for physician services in order to maximize efficiency and maintain beneficiary access to high-quality care under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance).
 
Repeals Medicare cost containment provisions under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-01-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-12-13
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: 2005-12-13
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: 2005-12-13
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: 2005-12-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2513-2514)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from purchasing certain steel or equipment, products, or systems made with steel that is not melted and poured in the United States.

Bill: 109-hr-4521
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Buy American
Commerce
Defense contracts
Defense procurement
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Iron and steel industry
Military and naval supplies
Steel

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from purchasing steel, or equipment, products, or systems necessary to national security or defense that are made of steel, that is not melted and poured in the United States, with specified exceptions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for student loan forgiveness to encourage individuals to become and remain school administrators in low income areas.

Bill: 109-hr-4522
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Federal aid to education
Government lending
Higher education
Scholarships
School administration
School personnel
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Student loan funds

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for forgiveness of Federal Family Education (FFEL) loans and Ford Federal Direct (student) loans to any borrower who has been employed as a full-time school superintendent, principal, or other administrator for five consecutive complete school years in a school district in a low-income area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Ibrahim Parlak.

Bill: 109-hr-4523
Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Declares Ibrahim Parlak to be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
 
Denies the natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ibrahim Parlak, by virtue of such relationship, any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Pension Forfeiture Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4524
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Bribery
Campaign funds
Civil service retirement
Conflict of interests
Congressional ethics
Congressional pensions
Conspiracy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Election fraud
Embezzlement
Extortion
Finance and Financial Sector
Fines (Penalties)
Foreign agents
Forfeiture
Fraud
Fund raising
Government Operations and Politics
Government property
Income tax
Interest
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Larceny
Law
Members of Congress
Misconduct in office
Obstruction of justice
Organized crime
Perjury
Practice of law
Public corruption
Tax evasion
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Congressional Pension Forfeiture Act of 2005 - Requires the Office of Personnel and Management (OPM) to prescribe regulations that prohibit eligibility in the governmental retirement system for a Member convicted of certain offenses that are: (1) committed by the individual while a Member, (2) related to the individual's service as a Member, and (3) committed during the 110th Congress or later. Refunds annuity contributions and deposits, excluding interest earned, to a convicted individual.
 
Defines &quot;Member&quot; as &quot;the Vice President, a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, a Delegate to the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.&quot;
 
Forfeits Thrift Savings Plan contributions made by the government for the benefit of an individual and all earnings attributed to such contributions as a result of the Member's conviction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Health Care Relief Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4527
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commerce
Cost of living adjustments
Economics and Public Finance
Employee health benefits
Finance and Financial Sector
Health
Health insurance
Income tax
Indexing (Economic policy)
Insurance premiums
Labor and Employment
Medical economics
Medically uninsured
Small business
Tax credits
Tax deductions
Tax refunds

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Health Care Relief Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) taxpayers, including non-itemizing taxpayers, a tax deduction from gross income for the first $2,000 of their out-of-pocket medical expenses; (2) certain small business employers a business tax credit for amounts paid for employee health insurance coverage; and (3) a refundable tax credit up to $500 for the health insurance costs of a taxpayer and the taxpayer's spouse and dependents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the 'William Stafford United States Courthouse'.

Bill: 109-hr-4528
Sponsor: Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Courthouses
Florida
Law
Names

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the William Stafford United States Courthouse. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-4529
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Hawaii
Hawaiians
Historic sites
History
Monuments and memorials
National parks
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Relocation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2005 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to authorize Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit organization consisting of patient residents at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, to establish a memorial at the location(s) approved by the Secretary at Kalawao or Kalaupapa within the boundaries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the island of Molokai, Hawaii, to honor those individuals who were forcibly relocated to Kalaupapa Peninsula from 1866 to 1969.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2005-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2535-2536)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House