jiayi-li23/proxann_data huggingface dataset:
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Public lands and natural resources
Date: 2008-09-22 00:00:00

General Services Administration Portfolio Enhancement Act of 2008 - Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to convey to the National Women's History Museum, Inc. (the Museum) the northern part of specified property in the District of Columbia, which the Administrator and the Museum deem appropriate for a museum facility. Grants the Administrator the authority to convey the southern part of such property to the Museum. Requires the Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Museum for the conveyance. Permits separate conveyance of the northern and southern parts. Requires the northern part to be dedicated for use as a site for a national women's history museum for a 99-year period and allows the southern part to be used for any purposes permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Public lands and natural resources
Date: 2009-01-13 00:00:00

Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work rededicating the District of Columbia War Memorial as a National and District of Columbia World War I Memorial.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Agriculture and food
Date: 2009-01-14 00:00:00

America's Right-to-Eat Rescue Act of 2009 - Applies the poverty line used in making eligibility determinations under the Food Stamp and School Lunch programs in Alaska, for a specified six-month period, to the same eligibility determinations in all states and the District of Columbia.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-01-23 00:00:00

District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009 - Restores the right of District of Columbia residents to participate as Maryland residents in congressional elections and presidential elections. Repeals provisions of: (1) the District of Columbia Delegate Act that establishes the office of District of Columbia Delegate to the House of Representatives; and (2) the District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Convention Initiative of 1979 that provides for electing a Senator and Representative for the District.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-02-03 00:00:00

District of Columbia Legislative Autonomy Act of 2009 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-02-10 00:00:00

District of Columbia Legislative Autonomy Act of 2009 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-02-12 00:00:00

District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act - Cedes the District of Columbia to Maryland after Maryland's acceptance of such retrocession. Declares that the National Capital Service Area in the District of Columbia shall not be ceded and relinquished to such state and shall continue to serve as the permanent seat of the federal government. Maintains the exclusive legislative authority and control of Congress over the Area.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-02-12 00:00:00

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act of 2009 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate, with respect to each fiscal year that is not a control year, all federally-imposed mandates over the District of Columbia's: (1) local budget process, financial management, audits, and accountability requirements; and (2) short-term borrowing of money, with specified exceptions. Declares that the process by which the District develops and enacts the District government's budget for a fiscal year, the activities carried out regarding financial management of the District government, and the process and rules by which the District issues bonds or otherwise borrows money shall be established under laws enacted by the District. Provides that Acts adopting the District government's annual budget for FY2010 and succeeding non-control fiscal years shall take effect upon their prescribed dates. (Thus eliminates congressional review of such Acts). Repeals the federal cap on amounts the District may borrow (other than in a control year).
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-03-05 00:00:00

District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act of 2010 - Amends federal law commonly referred to as the "Hatch Act" (concerning political activities of federal, state, and local employees) to: (1) include the District of Columbia or an agency or department thereof within the definition of a "state or local agency" under such Act; (2) ensure that individuals employed by an educational or research institution, establishment, agency, or system supported in whole or in part by the District are exempt from Hatch Act restrictions; (3) exempt the duly elected head of an executive department of the District who is not classified under the District's merit or civil-service system from the prohibition against being a candidate for elective office; and (4) direct the Merit Systems Protection Board to issue an order to withhold federal funds upon finding that a District employee ordered removed for violating the Hatch Act has been reappointed in the District within 18 months. Excludes District of Columbia employees and officials from the definition of "employee" for purposes of provisions applicable to the political activities of only federal employees. Makes such amendments effective on the date a law is enacted by the District that places restrictions on political activities of employees of the District of Columbia government.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Public lands and natural resources
Date: 2009-03-11 00:00:00

Mall Designation and Revitalization Act - Authorizes the National Capital Planning Commission (the Commission) to modify the boundaries of Areas I and II of the National Mall in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States. Prohibits such a decision from being subject to review. Requires the Commission to notify the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services, the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission, and certain congressional committees of any boundary modification made under such authority. Allows the Secretary or the Administrator to submit a recommendation to Congress that the legislative authority for a commemorative work be terminated before the expiration date of the legislative authority applicable to the work, if the person authorized to establish the work does not possess the capacity or resources to successfully complete the project for the establishment of the work before that expiration date. Directs: (1) the Commission to prepare recommendations for improving upon the process required for the selection, design, and subject matter of commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs; and (2) the Secretary to submit a plan to enhance visitor enjoyment, amenities, cultural experiences in, and the vitality of the National Mall.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Armed forces and national security
Date: 2009-03-19 00:00:00

Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Conversion Act of 2009 - Requires the U.S. Government to: (1) disable and dismantle all its nuclear weapons and refrain from replacing them at any time with weapons of mass destruction; (2) undertake vigorous good faith efforts to eliminate war, armed conflict, and all military operations; (3) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to join in these commitments for world peace and security; and (4) redirect resources that are currently being used for nuclear weapons programs to constructive, ecologically beneficial peacetime activities and to address human and infrastructure needs such as housing, health care, education, agriculture, and environmental restoration. Makes this Act effective when the President certifies to Congress that all foreign countries possessing nuclear weapons have established legal requirements comparable to those set forth in this Act.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-04-23 00:00:00

Kingman and Heritage Islands Act of 2009 - Amends the National Children's Island Act of 1995 to allow the District of Columbia to use the lands conveyed (Kingman and Heritage Islands) and the related easements granted under such Act in accordance with a specified Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan and a Comprehensive Plan. (Thus expands allowable uses for them by the District.) Revises the terms of the reversionary interest of the United States in such properties and easements. Repeals the conditions for reversion with respect to: (1) failure to commence improvements in or operation of the recreational park; or (2) abandonment or nonuse of the park after completion of construction and commencement of operation. States that title in the Islands and the related easements shall revert back to the United States 60 days after the Secretary of Interior notifies the District in writing that a portion of the District is not using them for the recreational, environmental, or educational purposes of the National Children's Island, in accordance with the Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan or the Comprehensive Plan.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Armed forces and national security
Date: 2009-05-07 00:00:00

District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act - Authorizes the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard to provide educational assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who have satisfactorily completed their initial active duty service and agree to serve for a period of not less than six years. Requires such assistance to be used by members for expenses incurred in pursuing their first undergraduate, master's, vocational, or technical degree or certification at an approved institution of higher education.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-05-07 00:00:00

Amends the District of Columbia Code to make the Mayor of the District of Columbia (under current law, the President of the United States) the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the District. Provides that, notwithstanding the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia as such Commander-in-Chief, the President shall retain control over units and members of the District of Columbia National Guard to conduct necessary and appropriate homeland defense activities.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Education
Date: 2009-05-21 00:00:00

Preserving DC Student Scholarships Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants for up to five years to eligible entities to provide eligible students with opportunity scholarships to attend the District of Columbia private elementary school or secondary school of their choice beginning in school year 2010-2011. Defines: (1) "eligible entity" as an educational entity of the District of Columbia government, a nonprofit organization, or a consortium of nonprofit organizations; and (2) "eligible student" as a student who is a District resident, comes from a household whose income does not exceed 300% of the poverty line, and was enrolled in a District Public School (such as a charter school) in the previous school year, or is eligible to enter kindergarten or first grade. Repeals the DC School Choice Incentive Act of 2003 beginning with school year 2010-2011.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Finance and financial sector
Date: 2009-06-02 00:00:00

Regulatory Capital Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require each appropriate federal banking agency to prescribe capital standards, including a leverage limit and a risk-based capital requirement, for special purpose entities, or similar types of vehicles or entities, that are sponsored by insured depository institutions it regulates. Requires such capital standards to conform, to the extent practicable, with the capital standards prescribed under the Act. Authorizes an appropriate federal banking agency, by regulation, to establish any additional relevant capital measures for such entities or vehicles necessary to guard against the risk that they become undercapitalized. Requires the appropriate federal banking agencies to define jointly a "special purpose entity," with a focus on trusts and other legal entities established by or for an insured depository institution to fulfill narrow, specific, or temporary objectives, including: (1) the holding of financial assets transferred during a securitization process; (2) issuing applicable securities representing claims on such assets; (3) receiving and reinvesting cash flows from such assets; and (4) distributing proceeds to holders of the securities.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Public lands and natural resources
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00

National Capital Region Land Conservation Act of 2009 - Amends the Capper-Cramton Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to make grants to Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions (the covered states and covered local governments) for assistance in acquiring lands and interests therein that affect or are within the National Capital region and will be used for: (1) parks; (2) open space; (3) green space corridors that link public lands, lands subject to conservation restrictions, or a combination of such lands; (4) agriculture; (5) forests; (6) fish and wildlife habitat; (7) watershed protection; (8) historic preservation; (9) sensitive environmental area protection; and (10) public recreation. Bars the use of any land and interest acquired through the assistance of such a grant for a purpose other than a purpose specified above. Limits grant amounts to 50% of the total cost of the acquisition the grant will assist, including costs related to purchase price, appraisal, survey, title clearance, and closing. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to covered states, covered local governments, and nonprofits to plan and evaluate acquisitions eligible for a grant for assistance under this Act.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Armed forces and national security
Date: 2009-07-23 00:00:00

Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act of 2009 - Authorizes the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard to provide educational assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who have satisfactorily completed their initial active duty service and agree to serve for a period of not less than six years. Requires such assistance to be used by members for expenses incurred in pursuing their first undergraduate, master's, vocational, or technical degree or certification at an approved institution of higher education.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Native Americans
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00

Includes within the definition of "Indian tribes" for purposes of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Armed forces and national security
Date: 2009-10-22 00:00:00

(Sec. 1) Amends the District of Columbia Code to direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, to establish a program that allows the Mayor to provide educational assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who have satisfactorily completed their initial active duty service and agree to serve for at least six years. Requires such assistance to be used by members for expenses incurred in pursuing their first undergraduate, master's, vocational, or technical degree or certification at an approved institution of higher education. Limits such assistance to no more than $400 per credit hour and no more than $6,000 per year for each eligible member of the District of Columbia National Guard. Prohibits members who are receiving a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship from receiving this Act's assistance; though permits recipients of this Act's assistance to receive educational assistance under other programs. Authorizes appropriations. Allows the Mayor to accept donations of services or property for the program. (Sec. 2) Provides that the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, submitted by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted before vote on passage.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-11-03 00:00:00

District of Columbia District Attorney Establishment Act of 2009 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney for the District of Columbia (DA). Specifies the qualifications for the DA, including residence and domicile in the District. Prohibits the DA from engaging directly or indirectly in private practice. Requires the DA to be elected to a four-year term on a partisan basis. Requires the Mayor to appoint the first DA, to serve until succeeded by an elected one. States that nothing in this Act shall affect the authority of the Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for the District to exercise jurisdiction concerning violations of federal laws.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Health
Date: 2009-11-19 00:00:00

District of Columbia Medicaid Reimbursement Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to increase the Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for the District of Columbia from 70% to 75%.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2009-12-03 00:00:00

Authorizes the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the formation of the Peace Corps and to honor the ideals upon which it was founded. Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense to establish the commemorative work. Gives the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation sole responsibility for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Requires the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to transmit any remaining balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in a separate account with the National Park Foundation. Requires the budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, to be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation," provided that such statement has been submitted for printing in the Congressional Record prior to the vote on passage.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Education
Date: 2009-12-15 00:00:00

Amends the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2010, to permit the District of Columbia to use federal funds to provide opportunity scholarships to students who did not receive such scholarships in the 2009-2010 school year. (Also known as the D.C. Voucher program, the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program provides scholarships to low-income students in the District of Columbia to attend private elementary and secondary schools in the city.)
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Families
Date: 2010-01-13 00:00:00

District of Columbia Referendum on Marriage Act of 2010 - Prohibits the government of the District of Columbia from issuing a marriage license to any couple of the same sex until the people of the District have the opportunity to hold a referendum or initiative on the question of whether the District should issue same-sex marriage licenses.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Government operations and politics
Date: 2010-04-21 00:00:00

2010 District of Columbia Omnibus Authorization Act - Amends the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1982, as amended by the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1990, to repeal the prohibition against, and so permit, the promotion or operation of revenue-raising games of chance on the federal enclave, its adjacent public buildings, and land controlled by the Shipstead-Luce Act. Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to make permanent the authority to: (1) increase the amount appropriated to the District of Columbia (District) as local funds during a fiscal year attributable to unanticipated growth of revenue collections; and (2) allocate funds from the District emergency and contingency reserve funds, respectively, and use them for cash flow management purposes. Revises certain specifications for the authorized transfer by the District Council, on behalf of the United States, to the District Redevelopment Land Agency of all federal right, title, and interest in the Southwest Waterfront Project Site. Authorizes such transfer by one or more quitclaim deeds. Authorizes the Agency to lease or sell the Site to a redevelopment company or other lessee or purchaser. Repeals the U.S. reversionary interest in such property. Requires the Director of the National Park Service and the Secretary of the Interior each to transfer specified lands to the District. Amends the District of Columbia Official Code to revise the authorities of the chief judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals to: (1) provide biennial and, as under current law, annual judicial conferences; and (2) require active magistrate judges at such conferences. Authorizes the chief judges of the District Superior Court and of the District Court of Appeals to toll or delay judicial proceedings in certain natural disaster or other emergency situations. Amends the Code to authorize the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration to establish a voluntary separation incentive payments program for nonjudicial employees of the District courts substantially similar to that for certain federal employees and members of the uniformed services. Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to reduce from 114 to 70 days after a vacancy occurs the timing for special elections for ward council members in the District. Revises the annual salary of the Chief Financial Officer of the District to a rate which is not less than (currently, an annual rate equal to) level I of the Executive Schedule. Deauthorizes a specified portion of the project for navigation, Potomac River, Washington Channel, District of Columbia.
Topic: Government Operations — Capital City
Subject: Congress
Date: 2010-06-09 00:00:00

Authorizes the President to invite the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to each provide and furnish a statue, in marble or bronze, of a deceased person who has been a citizen of such jurisdiction, and illustrious for his or her historic renown or for distinguished civic or military services, such as it may deem to be worthy of this national commemoration. Requires the statues to be placed in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Prohibits a statue of any individual from being placed in Statuary Hall until 10 years after the individual's death. Prescribes requirements and administrative procedures for replacement of such statues.