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Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4963
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2006-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congress
Congressional oversight
Constitutional conventions
International Affairs
Law
Legislative resolutions
National self-determination
Puerto Rico
Referendum
Statehood (American politics)
Territories (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: 
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2006 - States that Congress reaffirms the inherent authority of the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to call, and hereby expressly authorizes the calling of, a constitutional convention through the election of delegates for the purpose of establishing a mechanism for self-determination. 
 
Provides that, upon the approval by a constitutional convention in the Commonwealth of a self-determination option, the convention shall submit a self-determination proposal to Congress for approval.
 
Requires submission of the proposal, upon approval by Congress with or without modifications, to the people of the Commonwealth for appoval or rejection in a referendum.
 
Requires enactment of a joint resolution of Congress approving the terms of the proposal, including implementing provisions, if the people of Puerto Rico approve the proposal in the referendum.
 
Provides that, if a self-determination proposal is not approved by Congress or by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, the Government of the Commonwealth should call for a new constitutional convention, including an election by the people of Puerto Rico of new delegates to the convention, for the purpose of formulating and submitting to Congress a new self-determination proposal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-20
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4964
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2006-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Congress
Congressional publicity
Congressional reporting requirements
Federally-guaranteed loans
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government lending
Grants-in-aid
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: 
Earmark Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 - Prohibits a federal agency from obligating funds made available in an appropriation Act or other Act to implement an earmark: (1) that is included in a congressional report accompanying such legislation, unless the earmark is also included in the Act; or (2) if the earmark was not in the House-passed or Senate-passed version of that measure committed to the conference committee.
 
 
Amends rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit consideration of a bill or amendment between the chambers or conference report on such bill unless a list of all earmarks in it, an identification of the Member who proposed it (if possible), and an explanation of the essential governmental purpose for the earmark are available to all Members, and made available to the general public on the Internet for at least 72 hours before its consideration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Social Security Trust Funds Investment Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4965
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2006-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Finance and Financial Sector
Government trust funds
Investment of public funds
Law
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Securities
Social security finance
Trusts and trustees

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: 
Social Security Trust Funds Investment Act of 2006 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to revise the duty of the Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds is to hold the Funds. Specifies that it is a duty to hold the Funds in trust for the beneficiaries and to ensure that the assets of the Funds are not diverted.
 
Authorizes investment of the Funds in securities that are not limited to obligations of the United States or obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States. Allows investment in such other securities as the Board of Trustees may consider prudent investments.
 
Requires the Board of Trustees to exercise the judgment and care under the circumstances then prevailing that persons of ordinary prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not in regard to speculation, but in regard to the permanent disposition of their funds, considering the probable income as well as the probable safety of their capital.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4969
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2006-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Government employees' political activities
Local employees

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: 
District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act of 2006 - Amends federal law commonly referred to as the &quot;Hatch Act&quot; (concerning political activities of public employees) to: (1) include the District of Columbia within the definition of &quot;State&quot; with respect to political activities concerning certain state and local employees; and (2) remove provisions specifically applicable to employees of government of the District of Columbia. Makes such amendments effective on the date a law is enacted by the District of Columbia after the enactment of this Act which places restrictions on political activities of employees of the District of Columbia government and which applies to actions occurring on or after such date.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E382)
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
CSRS Retirement Repayment Technical Correction Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4971
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2006-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil service retirement
Collection of accounts
Congress
Congressional pensions
Federal employees
Finance and Financial Sector
Interest
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: 
CSRS Retirement Repayment Technical Correction Act of 2006 - Exempts federal employees and Members of Congress from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) interest repayment requirement with respect to retirement contribution amounts withdrawn between October 1, 1990-February 28, 1991.
 
Makes such exemption effective as if included in the enactment of the Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act of 1990.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E373)
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Introduced in House
To permit certain school districts in Illinois to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid program.

Bill: 109-hr-4972
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Illinois
Impact aid
School districts
Secondary education
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
Considers five specified Illinois school districts to be local educational agencies (LEAs) for purposes of the Impact Aid program, which compensates LEAs for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their school districts.
 
Considers federally connected students in such districts to be attending schools in one such district, North Chicago Community Unit School District 187, for the purpose of making that district eligible for Impact Aid. Conditions such treatment on the agreement of the five school districts to apportion such assistance equitably among all five of them, and to use it only for direct educational services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E390-391)
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the President to waive the application of certain requirements under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to India.

Bill: 109-hr-4974
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Ballistic missiles
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Energy
Export controls
Fissionable materials
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Guided missiles
India
International cooperation
Nuclear energy
Nuclear exports
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear reactors
Nuclear security measures
President and foreign policy
Sanctions (International law)
Science, Technology, Communications
South Asia
Technology transfer
Trade agreements
Uranium enrichment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
Authorizes the President, upon making specified determinations, to exempt a certain proposed cooperation agreement with India from requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (AEC) regarding: (1) mandatory maintenance of International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards for nuclear materials in peaceful nuclear activities; (2) certain additional export criteria and procedures; and (3) conduct resulting in termination of nuclear exports. 
 
Renders any such determinations without effect if the President finds that India has detonated a nuclear explosive device after enactment of this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
NSA Oversight Act

Bill: 109-hr-4976
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Classified defense information
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional-executive relations
Electronic surveillance
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Legislation
Presidential powers
Searches and seizures
Warrants (Law)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
NSA Oversight Act - States that provisions of the federal criminal code concerning wire and electronic communications and their interception and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 are the exclusive means by which domestic electronic surveillance may be conducted until specific statutory authorization for any other such surveillance is enacted.
 
Requires the President to report to the congressional intelligence and judiciary committees identifying U.S. persons who have been the subject of electronic surveillance not conducted under the above requirements, as well as the basis for the selection of such persons for such surveillance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2006-09-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2006-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4276, H4278)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1809-1810)
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Save America's Ports Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4977
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Concessions
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Contracts
Crime and Law Enforcement
Dubai Ports World aftermath legislation
Foreign corporations
Government corporations
Government ownership
Governmental investigations
Infrastructure
International Affairs
Leases
Marine safety
Marine terminals
Risk
Security measures
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
Save America's Ports Act of 2006 - Prohibits, for a two-year period, the entering into a contract for the operation of a seaport or other point of entry into the United States if a party to such contract is or would be: (1) a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; (2) a foreign terrorist organization; (3) a foreign person who has committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism; or (4) an entity that is owned or controlled by such a government, organization, or person.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
action_date: 2006-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Homeland Security, 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Homeland Security, 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Homeland Security, 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: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Homeland Security, 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: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Secure America Port Accountability Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4978
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Contracts
Crime and Law Enforcement
Dubai Ports World aftermath legislation
Foreign corporations
Infrastructure
International Affairs
Leases
Marine safety
Marine terminals
Risk
Security measures
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
Secure America Port Accountability Act of 2006 - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study, and report to Congress, on: (1) the extent to which security operations at U.S. seaports are managed by nationals of foreign countries; (2) any incident in which such foreign nationals have been charged with, or convicted of, a crime involving security operations at a U.S. seaport; (3) a review of U.S. contracts to manage or supply U.S. seaports, taking effect after December 31, 2001, with respect to the vulnerability of such seaports to threats to U.S. national security; and (4) a review of the vulnerability of the ten largest U.S. seaports to threats to the U.S. homeland security, including threats involving enemy infiltration, cargo shipping, and passenger safety, among others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
To allow employees of Federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.

Bill: 109-hr-4980
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Clinics
Economics and Public Finance
Employee health benefits
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government employees' health insurance
Government trust funds
Insurance premiums
Labor and Employment
Medical economics
Medical personnel
Payroll deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
Allows employees of federally-qualified health centers to enroll in an approved health benefits plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2006

Bill: 109-hr-4982
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2006-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Child safety
Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Computer crimes
Computer security measures
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Economic impact statements
Economics and Public Finance
Electronic commerce
Executive reorganization
Families
Federal Trade Commission
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Government publicity
Grants-in-aid
Identity theft
Independent regulatory commissions
Internet
Performance measurement
Pornography
Right of privacy
Safety measures

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: 
Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2006 or the SAFER NET Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish an Office of Internet Safety and Public Awareness to be headed by a Director. 
 
Requires the FTC, acting through the Office, to carry out a nationwide program to increase public awareness and education regarding Internet safety, that utilizes existing resources and efforts of all levels of government and other appropriate entities and that includes: (1) evaluating and improving the efficiency of Internet safety efforts provided by such entities; (2) identifying and promoting best practices; (3) establishing and carrying out a national outreach and education campaign; (4) serving as the primary contact in the federal government and as a national clearinghouse for Internet safety information; (5) facilitating access to, and the exchange of, such information; (6) providing expert advice to the FTC; and (7) providing technical, financial, and other appropriate assistance to such entities.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3234)
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-16
text: Introduced in House