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To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.

Bill: 109-hr-284
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child safety
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Discrimination against the disabled
Discrimination in education
Economics and Public Finance
Educational accountability
Educational counseling
Educational statistics
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Federal aid to education
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Grievance procedures
Minorities
Parent-school relationships
Racial discrimination
Religion
Religious liberty
School administration
School discipline
School personnel
Secondary education
Sex discrimination
Sexual harassment
Teachers
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Amends the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to: (1) include bullying and harassment under the definition of violence; and (2) provide for programs to address and prevent bullying and harassment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-285
Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commerce
Computer crimes
Computer security measures
Department of Homeland Security
Electronic data interchange
Electronic government information
Executive reorganization
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
Government publicity
Information technology
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
International Affairs
International cooperation
Risk
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations
Telecommunication systems
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection a National Cybersecurity Office, headed by an Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, who shall assist the Secretary of Homeland Security in promoting cybersecurity for the Nation. Grants the Assistant Secretary primary authority within DHS for all cybersecurity-related critical infrastructure programs of DHS.
 
Includes among the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary to: (1) establish and manage a national cybersecurity response system, a national cybersecurity threat and vulnerability reduction program, a national cybersecurity awareness and training program, a government cybersecurity program, and a national security and international cybersecurity cooperation program; (2) coordinate specified activities with the private sector and with other directorates and offices within DHS; (3) develop processes for information sharing with the private sector; (4) consult with the Secret Service's Electronic Crimes Task Force on private sector outreach and information activities and with the Office for Domestic Preparedness to ensure that realistic cybersecurity scenarios are incorporated into tabletop and recovery exercises; and (5) consult and coordinate with other Federal agencies on cybersecurity-related programs, policies, and operations and with other relevant Federal agencies and within DHS on security of digital control systems.
 
Grants the Assistant Secretary primary authority within DHS over the National Communications System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight Discharged.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-02-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
action_date: 2005-02-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Medicaid Obesity Treatment Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-286
Sponsor: Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drugs
Medicaid
Obesity
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Medicaid Obesity Treatment Act of 2005 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid drug coverage of drugs prescribed for treatment of obesity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Legal Immigrant Health Restoration Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-287
Sponsor: Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aliens
Child health
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to child health services
Health insurance
Immigrant health
Immigration
Maternal health services
Medicaid
Medically uninsured
Poor children
Pregnant women
Social Welfare
Welfare eligibility
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Legal Immigrant Health Restoration Act of 2005 - Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan to provide medical assistance to eligible permanent resident pregnant women and children under the Medicaid and SCHIP programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Civil Rights Amendments Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-288
Sponsor: Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Affirmative action programs
Discrimination
Discrimination in employment
Discrimination in public facilities
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid programs
Housing and Community Development
Housing discrimination
Labor and Employment
Law
Parties to actions
Right of privacy
Sexual orientation
Statistics

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Civil Rights Amendments Act of 2005 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation with respect to: (1) public accommodations; (2) public facilities; (3) federally assisted programs; (4) equal employment opportunities; (5) housing sales and rentals; and (6) brokerage services.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2005-01-06
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: 2005-01-06
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: 2005-01-06
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: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Ahmad Khabaz Taghizadeh and Azammolok Taghizadeh Vatani.

Bill: 109-hr-290
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Deems Ahmad Khabaz Taghizadeh and Azammolok Taghizadeh Vatani to each be a naturalized citizen of the United States. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to furnish each with a certificate of naturalization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Sharif Kesbeh, Asmaa Sharif Kesbeh, Baol Kesbeh, Noor Sharif Kesbeh, Alaa Kesbeh, Sondos Kesbeh, Hadeel Kesbeh, and Mohanned Kesbeh.

Bill: 109-hr-291
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Makes Sharif Kesbeh, Asmaa Sharif Kesbeh, Baol Kesbeh, Noor Sharif Kesbeh, Alaa Kesbeh, Sondos Kesbeh, Hadeel Kesbeh, and Mohanned Kesbeh 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: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-292
Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2005-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Defense budgets
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Iraq compilation
Labor and Employment
Maintenance and repair
Military dependents
Military pensions
Survivors' benefits
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: 
Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005 - Increases from $12,000 to $100,000 the death gratuity payable to the survivors of members of the Armed Forces who die: (1) while on active duty or inactive duty training; or (2) within 120 days after discharge or release from such duty or training, if the death resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during such duty or training. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-02-04
text: Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the contribution rules for Roth IRAs.

Bill: 109-hr-293
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2005-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Families
Income tax
Individual retirement accounts
Labor and Employment
Married people
Tax exclusion

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise Roth individual retirement account (IRA) contribution rules to eliminate the marriage penalty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to civilian employees of the Department of Defense serving in combat zones the tax treatment allowed to members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones.

Bill: 109-hr-294
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2005-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Department of Defense
Estate tax
Excise tax
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Income tax
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Missing in action
Science, Technology, Communications
Tax exclusion
Telephone
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude from gross income compensation earned by certain Department of Defense civilian employees on active service in a combat zone; (2) qualify such employees for reduced estate tax rates; and (3) exempt such employees from the toll tax on telephone service originating within a combat zone.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Konstantinos Ritos.

Bill: 109-hr-295
Sponsor: Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2005-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: 
Makes Konstantinos Ritos 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: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

Bill: 109-hr-296
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Boundaries
California
Land transfers
National recreation areas

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act - Modifies the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California to include specified additional lands.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E66-67)
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
To restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.

Bill: 109-hr-297
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Environmental Protection
Fines (Penalties)
Horses
Meat packing industry
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Wild animal trade
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife management

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to: (1) prohibit the sale or transfer for commercial product processing of any free-roaming horse or burro on U.S. public lands; and (2) repeal the provisions permitting the sale of certain excess animals or their remains, and excluding from criminal fine or imprisonment a person who processes or permits the processing of such animals' remains.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E60)
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
To require the Secretary of the Interior to provide public access to Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, Navassa National Wildlife Refuge, and Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge.

Bill: 109-hr-298
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animals
California
Environmental Protection
Law
Licenses
Outdoor recreation
Puerto Rico
Sports and Recreation
Wildlife refuges

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to provide public access to, use of, and recreational opportunities at the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, Navassa National Wildlife Refuge, and Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge pursuant to special use permits issued under the Refuge Recreation Act, the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, and regulations issued under this Act.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to limit access to such refuges to specified time periods but requires access to each refuge during at least one period each year.
 
Directs the Secretary, in issuing special use permits under this Act, to give priority to permit applications that do not negatively impact opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to include in any permit issued under this Act conditions that the Secretary determines necessary to protect fish and wildlife populations or habitat, or public health and safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
To clarify that certain coal industry health benefits may not be modified or terminated.

Bill: 109-hr-299
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Bankruptcy
Coal
Energy
Finance and Financial Sector
Health
Miners
Retiree health benefits

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit any court in a bankruptcy proceeding from terminating or modifying certain coal industry employee health benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58)
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Black Lung Benefits Survivors Equity Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-300
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Black lung
Coal
Energy
Evidence (Law)
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Law
Miners
Social Security Administration
Survivors' benefits
Workers' compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Black Lung Benefits Survivors Equity Act of 2005 - Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act, with respect to claims filed on or after the effective date of the Black Lung Benefits Amendments of 1981, to eliminate exceptions to: (1) the applicability of certain provisions regarding rebuttable presumptions; and (2) the prohibition against requiring eligible survivors of a miner determined to be eligible for black lung benefits to file a new claim or refile or otherwise revalidate the miner's claim. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Interstate 3/3rd Infantry Division Highway Initiation Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-301
Sponsor: Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Governmental investigations
Infantry
Infrastructure
Interstate highway system
Limited access highways
Names
Road construction
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Interstate 3/3rd Infantry Division Highway Initiation Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps and estimated funding necessary to designate and construct a new interstate highway (Interstate Route I-3) for the 3rd Infantry Division 6 Highway, from Savannah, Georgia, to Knoxville, Tennessee 7 (formerly the Savannah River Parkway). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hr-302
Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asians
East Asia
History
Philippines
Veterans' benefits
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2005 - Deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E56)
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House