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Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-2037
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2005-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Bombings
California
Charities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Diplomats
District of Columbia
Education
Educational facilities
Elementary and secondary education
Export controls
Families
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Fund raising
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
International cooperation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
New York City
President and foreign policy
Right to travel
Sanctions (International law)
Saudi Arabia
Social Welfare
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 
Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government of Saudi Arabia must immediately and unconditionally: (1) cooperate fully with the United States in the investigation of terror groups and individuals; (2) close permanently all organizations in Saudi Arabia that fund, train, encourage, or in any way aid terrorism anywhere in the world; (3) end funding for terror organizations outside Saudi Arabia; and (4) block funding from private Saudi citizens and entities to Saudi-based or offshore terror organizations.
 
Directs the President to prohibit certain exports to Saudi Arabia and restrict travel of certain Saudi diplomats if the President cannot certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Saudi Arabia: (1) is fully cooperating with the United States in investigating and preventing terrorist attacks; (2) has closed permanently all Saudi-based terror organizations; (3) has ended funding for any offshore terror organization; and (4) has made all efforts to block funding from private Saudi citizens and entities to offshore terror organizations. Allows the President to waive such sanctions for national security reasons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Introduced in House
To prevent the retroactive application of changes to Trans-Alaska Pipeline Quality Bank valuation methodologies.

Bill: 109-hr-2038
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2005-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Alaska
Department of Energy
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Independent regulatory commissions
Law
Petroleum pipelines
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation rates
Valuation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 
Prohibits the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from approving any retroactive application of TAPS quality bank valuation methodologies when it reviews Trans-Alaska Pipeline carrier tariffs.
 
Defines such methodologies as valuation methodologies applied for the purpose of establishing monetary adjustments paid by or to shippers of oil on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline through the operation of a quality bank to compensate for differentials in the value of shippers' oil commingled in the pipeline.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Malik Jarno.

Bill: 109-hr-2040
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2005-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 
Makes Malik Jarno 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: 2005-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Gold Star Parents Annuity Act

Bill: 109-hr-2042
Sponsor: Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21]
Introduced: 2005-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorations
Families
Labor and Employment
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Parents
Survivors' benefits
Veterans' pensions
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-02
text: Gold Star Parents Annuity Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to pay a special pension to each person who has received a Gold Star lapel pin as a parent of a member of the Armed Forces who died while serving.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2005-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2005-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-02
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Fairness in Representation Act

Bill: 109-hr-2043
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional districts
Congressional reporting requirements
District of Columbia
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Political representation
Statehood (American politics)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
District of Columbia Fairness in Representation Act - Considers the District of Columbia as a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives.
 
Provides, until the taking effect of the first reapportionment occurring after the regular decennial census conducted for 2010, that: (1) the membership of the House shall be increased by two Members; and (2) each such Representative shall be in addition to such current membership; and (3) the State identified by the Clerk of the House in a specified report by the President to Congress shall be entitled to one additional Representative.
 
Prohibits the temporary increase from: (1) increasing or decreasing the permanent membership of the House; (2) affecting the basis of reappointment established by Federal law; or (3) being taken into account in determining the number of electors with respect to the 2008 Presidential election.
 
Amends the District of Columbia Delegate Act to eliminate the office of District of Columbia Delegate.
 
Amends the District of Columbia Statehood Constitutional Convention Initiative of 1979 to eliminate the office of Statehood Representative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Air Cargo Security Act

Bill: 109-hr-2044
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air cargo
Airline passenger traffic
Airlines
Aviation agreements
Aviation safety
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Employee training
Equipment and supplies
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Recruiting of employees
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Security measures
Technological innovations
Technology assessment
Terrorism
Transportation workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Air Cargo Security Act - Requires the inspection of all cargo transported in aircraft operated by domestic and foreign air carriers. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) develop a plan to implement such inspection; (2) monitor and evaluate new cargo screening technologies; (3) establish a system for the regular inspection of shipping facilities (including foreign facilities) for shipments of air cargo; and (4) establish a training and evaluation program for air cargo handlers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E844-845)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Farming Flexibility Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-2045
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Acreage allotments
Agricultural subsidies
Fruit
Vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Farming Flexibility Act of 2005 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, with respect to direct and counter-cyclical payments, to: (1) permit a producer to reduce a covered commodity base acreage by electing to plant such acres with fruits or vegetables for processing; (2) require such election to be made annually; and (3) provide that if a farm's base acreage is recalculated, such fruit or vegetable production shall be considered the same as the planning, prevented planting, or production of the covered commodity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-2048
Sponsor: Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Automobile industry
Automobile repair
Consumer education
Consumer protection
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Trade Commission
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Independent regulatory commissions
Law
Motor vehicle pollution control
Restrictive trade practices
Trade secrets
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2005 - Requires a manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold or introduced into commerce in the United States to disclose to the vehicle owner or to a repair facility of the motor vehicle owner's choosing the information necessary to diagnose, service, or repair the vehicle. 
Sets forth protections for trade secrets. 
Instructs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe a uniform methodology for manufacturer disclosure in writing and on the Internet. Prohibits the FTC from prescribing rules that interfere with the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding motor vehicle emissions control diagnostics systems. 
States that manufacturer noncompliance with this Act constitutes an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting commerce within the purview of the Federal Trade Commission Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 13 .
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2005-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Federal Contractor Security Act

Bill: 109-hr-2049
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Alien labor
Aliens
Employee selection
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government service contracts
Identification devices
Illegal aliens
Labor and Employment
Recruiting of employees
Subcontractors

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Federal Contractor Security Act - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require the following Federal service contractors to participate in a pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation: (1) those contractors required to pay at least minimum wage; and (2) those contractors exempted from the requirements of the Service Contract Act of 1965.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6440)
action_date: 2005-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2005-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Old Man of the Mountain Commemorative Coin Act

Bill: 109-hr-2050
Sponsor: Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Coins and coinage
Finance and Financial Sector
Gold
Government Operations and Politics
Monuments and memorials
Mountains
New Hampshire
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Signs and symbols
Silver

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Old Man of the Mountain Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins emblematic of the Old Man of the Mountain, the granite symbol of New Hampshire's fierce independence.
 
States that no coins may be minted under this Act after December 31, 2008.
 
Requires all surcharges received from such coin sales to be paid by the Secretary to the Old Man of the Mountain Revitalization Fund, Inc., to be used for the objects and purposes of such Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act

Bill: 109-hr-2052
Sponsor: Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Delaware
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Executive reorganization
Exhibitions
Flags
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Grants-in-aid
Historic sites
History
Indiana
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Military history
National monuments
National parks
New York State
Nonprofit organizations
Ohio
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Social Welfare
Tourism
United Kingdom
Virginia
War

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to encourage, plan, develop, coordinate, and execute programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Requires the Commission to prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans for any activity carried out by the Commission under this Act.
 
Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E850-851)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act

Bill: 109-hr-2053
Sponsor: Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Citizen participation
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
District of Columbia
Europe
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
History
Land transfers
Landowners
Maps
Maryland
Military history
Right of property
Sports and Recreation
Trails
United Kingdom
Virginia
War

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as a National Historic Trail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E850-851)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Anti-Hypocrisy Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-2054
Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Homosexuality
Law
Military and naval offenses
Military personnel
Officer personnel
Prosecution
Sex
Sex and law
Sex crimes
Sodomy
Unmarried couples

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Anti-Hypocrisy Act of 2005 - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to provide that uncompensated consensual sexual activity between adults and cohabitation by adults shall not be UCMJ violations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
To reduce temporarily the duty on palm fatty acid distillate.

Bill: 109-hr-2056
Sponsor: Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Oils and fats
Tariff

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reduce, through December 31, 2007, the duty on palm fatty acid distillate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
To prevent the Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Emergency Act of 2005 and the Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Temporary Act of 2005, as passed by the Council of the District of Columbia, from taking effect.

Bill: 109-hr-2057
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional oversight
Congressional veto
Crime and Law Enforcement
District of Columbia
Environmental Protection
Federal-city relations
Local laws
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation of hazardous substances
Transportation safety

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Prohibits the Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Emergency Act of 2005 and the Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Temporary Act of 2005, as passed by the Council of the District of Columbia, from taking effect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.

Bill: 109-hr-2059
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2005-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Anadromous fishes
Animals
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Atlantic Ocean
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Fishery management
Fishing boats
Forfeiture
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Overfishing
Searches and seizures
Territorial waters
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone. Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations.
 
Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director to take actions reflecting the prohibition.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Introduced in House