Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]

An amendment to make technical changes in language to the preamble.

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An amendment to prohibit any funds to be used to establish a national wildlife refuge in the Kankakee River watershed in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois.

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An amendment to prohibit any funds authorized in the bill to be obligated for the deployment of U.S. ground troops in Bosnia after June 30, 1998, except to support a limited number of U.S. military personnel sufficient to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and noncombat military personnel serving in an advisory capacity to NATO commanders of peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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An amendment to authorize $4.5 billion for the Defense and Veterans' Affairs Departments to conduct clinical trials to evaluate treatments for Gulf War Illnesses; to require the Defense and Veterans' Departments to develop a plan to provide health care to those suffering from symptoms of the illnesses, and to monitor the services provided; to require DOD to report to Congress on the effectiveness of medical research on the illnesses; and to require DOD to develop plans for a medical tracking system to be used during overseas military operations, for collecting information about the location of units serving in a theatre of operations, and for a special unit to monitor chemical and biological hazards.

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An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 106-624 as a substitute for the Taylor (MS) amendment to expand the current Medicare subvention demonstration program to up to seven additional sites and up to 13 additional military treatment facilities.

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An amendment no. 3 and printed in H. Rept. 106-199 to require a study, by the Social Security Administration, on denials of SSI benefits to family farmers who choose to care for their disabled dependents at home.

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An amendment no. 15 and printed in H.Rept. 106-175 to authorize members of the armed forces to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan now available to federal civil service employees.

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An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 106-612 to strike non-profit organizations from using federal funds for the purchase of conservation easements.

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An amendment to insert at the end of the bill (before the short title) a new section stating that none of the funds made available in the Act may be used by any official of the United States Government to request the United Nations to assess the validity of elections in the United States.

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An amendment numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that $7 million of appropriated funds shall be for the installation of alternative fueling stations at 35 medical facility campuses.

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An amendment numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that $150 million of appropriated funds shall be for the installation of appropriate solar electric energy roof applications.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-570 to provide $162,734,000 of the amounts appropriated for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Minor Construction for renewable energy projects at VA medical facility campuses.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-570 to provide $10 million to fund the second year of the VA-US Paralympics Adaptive Sports Program for disabled veterans.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-570 to provide $10 million to fund additional professional level VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment counselors.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 111-193 to reduce funding for: Diplomatic and Consular Programs by $1.2 billion; Operating Expenses for USAID by $330 million; and Global Health by $670 million. This would reflect FY2009 enacted funding levels.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part B of House Report 111-72 to create a Tobacco Harm Reduction Center under the Department of HHS to regulate all tobacco products and establishes a regulatory scheme to provide for tobacco prevention, education, and cessation programs.

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National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 2010

National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half dollar coins in recognition of the National Baseball Hall of Fame during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2015. Directs the Secretary to hold a competition to design the obverse of the coins. Requires the design on the reverse side to depict a baseball similar to those used by Major League Baseball. Requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by the Secretary to the National Baseball Hall of Fame to help finance its operations. Requires the budgetary effects of this Act to be determined by reference to the latest statement titled "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" for this Act, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Honoring the service and accomplishments of Kingston Smith, Republican Staff Director and Chief Counsel for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2010

Honors Kingston Smith for his service of over 26 years on the occasion of his retirement from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Commends him for his dedication and commitment to serving his fellow veterans. Recognizes the tremendous dedication and fortitude with which he has led an exemplary career in public service, having balanced his time in the Air Force Reserve with the demanding duties of his roles as husband and father.

Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there, and their families.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 2010

Commends the city of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air Force.

Extension of Health Care Eligibility for Veterans Who Served at Qarmat Ali Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 2010

Extension of Health Care Eligibility for Veterans Who Served at Qarmat Ali Act - Makes eligible for hospital and nursing home care and medical services for any disability, notwithstanding sufficient medical evidence to conclude that such disability is associated with exposure to sodium dichromate (or other toxic substances), a veteran who: (1) served on active duty at or near the water injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom; (2) is notified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) of possible exposure to sodium dichromate during such service; and (3) enrolls in the VA patient enrollment system within five years after such notification. Authorizes the Secretary to base a notification of possible exposure to sodium dichromate (or other toxic substances) on information received from the Secretary of Defense (DOD).

To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2010

Declares that: (1) it is Congress's responsibility to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadband Internet services; and (2) the FCC should suspend any further action on its proceeding to extend its traditional communications regulatory authority to include such services until Congress delegates such authority to the FCC.

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Prohibits: (1) the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law for any abortion or for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion; (2) any tax benefits for amounts paid or incurred for an abortion or for a health benefits plan (including premium assistance) that includes coverage of abortion; and (3) the inclusion of abortion in any health care service furnished by a federal health care facility or by any physician or other individual employed by the federal government. Exempts from such prohibitions an abortion if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest with a minor, or if the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the women in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. Makes such prohibitions applicable to federal funding within the budget of the District of Columbia. Prohibits federal agencies or programs and states and local governments that receive federal financial assistance from discriminating against any individual or institutional health care entity on the basis that such entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. Designates the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive, and coordinate the investigation of, discrimination complaints.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

Recognizes the importance of honoring the nation's parents of special needs children. Expresses its sense that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established to honor such parents.

Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Iraqi Freedom.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

Honors the members of the Armed Forces who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Extends gratitude to U.S. military and civilian personnel responsible for directing the implementation of the "surge strategy" and bringing security and stability to Iraq. Expresses a commitment to working with President Obama and the Administration to build on the military success in Iraq since the surge. Recognizes: (1) the importance of success in Iraq; and (2) that the President and the Administration have a responsibility to build a lasting strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq.

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2010

Recognizes the service and sacrifices of all of the brave men and women who fought and contributed to American victory in World War II on the 65th anniversary of the end of that war. Honors the families and decedents of those men and women, and the men and women themselves, whose lives were taken in defense of liberty and freedom. Remembers and honors the servicemembers today who are actively fighting for freedom and to protect the American way of life in ongoing combat operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Honoring the Patriot Guard Riders for their steadfast dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 2010

Honors the Patriot Guard Riders and the contributions of its members to the surviving wives and husbands, children, families, and communities of this nation's military who perished protecting their country and the freedom of those they left behind.

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 2010

Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II. Honors the thousands of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of freedom and liberty.

Heroes at Home Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2010

Heroes at Home Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer an eligible veteran who requests a transfer to a non-VA nursing home to transfer such veteran to an adult foster home that meets VA standards, pursuant to a contract between the VA and the foster home. Requires a veteran so transferred to agree, as a transfer condition, to accept home health services furnished by the VA.

To codify increases in the rates of pension for disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children that were effective as of December 1, 2009.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 2010

Codifies under federal law increases in the rates of pension for disabled veterans and surviving spouses and children that became effective as of December 1, 2009.

Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2010

Expresses support for the designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) support research so that the screening and treatment of prostate cancer may be improved and the causes of, and a cure for, prostate cancer may be discovered; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

Recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2010

Recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the U.S. Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II.

Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2010

Expresses support for the work of the United States Paralympics. Congratulates all of the U.S. Paralympic Team medal winners from the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, honors all of the athletes for their contributions to the Games, and recognizes the contributions of the athletes' families, schools, and communities to the Games and the U.S. Team.

Supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2010, and congratulating Team USA and World Fit participants.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2010

Expresses support for: (1) Olympic Day and the goals that Olympic Day pursues; and (2) the goals of World Fit. Congratulates: (1) Team USA on their Vancouver 2010 accomplishments; and (2) World Fit's participants on the 2010 results.

Disabled Veterans' Surviving Spouses Home Loans Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2010

Disabled Veterans' Surviving Spouses Home Loans Act - Includes as a veteran, for purposes of eligibility for housing loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the surviving spouse of a veteran whose death was not a result of willful misconduct, and at the time of death was in receipt of or entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling if: (1) the disability was so rated for ten or more years preceding death; (2) the disability was so rated for at least five years since the veteran's discharge or release from active duty; or (3) the veteran was a former prisoner of war who died after September 30, 1999, and the disability was so rated for at least one year preceding death.

Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2010

Expresses the appreciation of Congress to the members of the U.S. Army for 235 years of dedicated service. Honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that members of the U.S. Army, their families, and Army civilians have displayed throughout the history of the Army.

Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2010

Celebrates the U.S. flag. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Flag Day.

Honoring the life of John Robert Wooden.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2010

Honors the life of John Wooden and his exceptional career as a coach, basketball player, educator, and mentor, including his unrivaled achievements during his tenure at UCLA.

American Self-Defense Protection Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 2010

American Self-Defense Protection Act of 2010 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should not ratify, nor should the President submit for ratification, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC); (2) the President and the Secretary of State should not undertake actions that could legitimize the ICC; (3) the President and the Secretary should lead a diplomatic effort to encourage additional countries to enter into agreements with the United States preventing the ICC from proceeding against U.S. personnel present in such countries; (4) the President and the Secretary should lead a diplomatic effort to defend the right to self-defense of the United States and other democracies, including Israel, against efforts such as the Goldstone Report that seek to deny democracies that very right via entities like the ICC; and (5) the President and the Secretary should explore alternative forums to combat impunity for war crimes and other atrocities while respecting the sovereignty and right to self-defense of democracies. Prohibits funds made available to any U.S. government, state, or local department, agency, or entity, including any court, from being used for U.S. participation in the ICC or its attendant activities, including any review conference or meeting of the Assembly of States Parties.

Commending the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program and teaching 23,000,000 children its lifesaving message.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2010

Commends the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to teach firearm safety to children and supports the goals and objectives of such program. Encourages: (1) educators to incorporate gun education programs in elementary school curricula; and (2) civic and community organizations to support funding for the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program.

Small Business Investment Penalty Relief Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2010

Small Business Investment Penalty Relief Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to waive the 10% penalty on premature distributions made in 2010 or 2011 from a tax-exempt retirement plan if made for investment in a qualified small business (defined as having gross receipts not exceeding $20 million or not more than 50 full-time employees during the preceding taxable year).

Honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2010

Honors the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell for his contributions to Major League Baseball.

Expressing the sense of the House that Democratic Members of the House should join Republican Members of the House in a total ban on earmarks for one year, that total discretionary spending should be reduced by the amount saved by earmark moratoriums, and that a bipartisan, bicameral committee should be created to review and overhaul the budgetary, spending, and earmark processes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 2010

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Democratic Members of the House should join its Republican Members in a total ban on earmarks for one year; (2) discretionary spending should be reduced in the concurrent budget resolution for FY2011 by the total amount that was spent on requests for earmarks in FY2010; (3) if spending in that resolution is not reduced by such amount, an amendment to that resolution to effectuate this change should be made in order; and (4) a complete review and overhaul of the congressional budgetary, spending, and earmark processes should be commenced by creating a bipartisan, bicameral committee to study the issue and report to the House and Senate with its recommendations.

To amend section 48 (relating to depiction of animal cruelty) of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2010

Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or maximum prison term of five years for anyone who knowingly sells or offers to sell an animal crush video in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain. States that this prohibition shall not be construed to prohibit the selling or offering to sell videos that depict hunting. Defines "animal crush video" as any visual depiction of animals being intentionally crushed, burned, drowned, or impaled that: (1) depicts actual conduct in which a living animal is tortured, maimed, or mutilated that violates any criminal prohibition on intentional cruelty under federal law or the law of the state in which the depiction is sold; and (2) taken as a whole, does not have religious, political, scientific, educational, journalistic, historical, or artistic value.

Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2010

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); and (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for granting Taiwan observer status in the ICAO.

To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 2010

Repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effective as of its enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by such Act.

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure appropriate treatment of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health programs.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2010

Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to declare that nothing in such Act or amendments made by such Act shall be construed to affect: (1) any authority under title 38 of the United States Code (veterans' benefits); (2) any authority under chapter 55 of title 10 of the United States Code (medical and dental care for members of the uniformed services); or (3) any health care or health care benefits program provided under the TRICARE program or by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Declares that the term "minimum essential coverage" includes coverage provided to members of the uniformed services and eligibility for health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Ensuring an up or down vote on certain health care legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2010

Prohibits the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that provides for disposition of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3590 (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [PPACA]) unless it provides for: (1) at least one hour of debate, equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the minority leader; and (2) a requirement that the Speaker put the question on disposition of the Senate amendments and that the yeas and nays be considered as ordered thereon.

Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2010

Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association in improving rehabilitation services, education, and benefits for blinded veterans. Supports the goals and ideals of Blinded Veterans Day, and calls upon the people of the United States to observe such Day.

Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 2010

Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 2010

National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and make available for sale not more than 2 million silver national medals, containing one ounce of silver each, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. Declares that all sales of medals under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per medal, which shall be paid to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to support its operations and maintenance.