Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]

Amendment sought to exempt independent establishments from the requirements of Title II of the bill.

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Amendment sought to strike the 6 month moratorium on rules imposed by the bill.

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Amendment sought to strike section 5 of the bill which would eliminate the current exemption from the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act for certain independent agencies.

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Amendment sought to strike section 12 of the bill which would require Federal agencies to conduct a retrospective cost-benefit analysis of any regulation at the request of the Chairman or Ranking Member of a Congressional Committee.

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Amendment sought to exempt independent establishments from the requirements of the bill.

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An amendment to authorize Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico to conduct personnel demonstration projects, stipulates oversight by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and requires that the projects will be subject to existing civil service procedures, including retirement and benefit programs.

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An amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 112-485 to expand the protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to include servicemembers serving in a contingency operation, surviving spouses of servicemembers whose deaths are service-connected, and veterans who are totally disabled at the time of discharge; and to repeal the sunset provision that is set to expire at the end of this year and increase fines for violations of the SCRA.

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An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-267 to strike a provision that would eliminate an existing statutory requirement that the Coast Guard appoint an ombudsman in each Coast Guard District.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 3 printed in part B of House Report 108-44 would freeze the tax cut in order to generate greater revenue. Supports a level of funding for defense commensurate with the request of the President. Provides for more than $300 billion for an immediate economic stimulus; provides $528 billion for a Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, most of which will be funded after 2004. Restores cuts in education and increases the education budget by $20 billion.

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Amendment sought to strike title IV of the bill which provides for judicial review of agency compliance with specified requirements of the bill including CutGo procedures.

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An amendment numbered 33 printed in the Congressional Record to increase the NASA Science, Aeronautics and Technology account by $2.8 million by reducing the account for NASA Human Space Flight account by $2.8 million.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 1 printed in House Report 108-446 to provide $43.3 billion in additional spending and $5.0 billion for deficit reduction in FY 2005. The total is offset by rescinding the tax cuts from 2001 and 2003 for individuals making more than $200,000 in gross income, by closing tax loopholes, certain tax shelters and methods of tax avoidance, and reducing funding for the ballistic missile defense program. The spending increase includes $30.5 billion in spending over the resolution's FY 2005 levels for non-defense programs and an additional $12.8 billion for defense, homeland security and veterans programs.

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An amendment numbered 24 printed in House Report 111-182 to require the Secretary to provide embarked military personnel on board U.S.-flagged vessels carrying Government-impelled cargoes in regions at high risk of piracy.

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Amendment sought to exempt any rule relating to protections for whistleblowers or penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-20 to provide that a Commission member must not have been a registered lobbyist during the two-year period prior and must file financial disclosure reports in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act.

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Family Asthma Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2019

Family Asthma Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collaborate with state and local health departments to (1) conduct activities regarding asthma, including deterring the harmful consequences of uncontrolled asthma, and disseminating health education and information regarding prevention of asthma episodes and strategies for managing asthma; and (2) develop state plans incorporating public health responses to reduce the burden of asthma, particularly regarding disproportionately affected populations. Additionally, the bill revises and expands requirements for asthma surveillance activities and requires the CDC to coordinate data collection activities to maximize the comparability of results. Further, the Department of Health and Human Services must submit an assessment of current activities related to asthma prevention, management, and surveillance that includes recommendations for the future direction of asthma activities.

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2019

Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program. Under the program, grants may be awarded for providing and expanding study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students.

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2019

Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice to award competitive matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to establish or maintain witness protection programs in cases involving (1) a homicide, serious violent felony, or serious drug offense; or (2) gangs or organized crime.

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2019

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill requires an initial mental health screening within 30 days after a child enters foster care. In the case of a child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide technical assistance for states to implement this requirement.

Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2019

Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2019 This bill expands the membership of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to include a former inspector general and revises requirements regarding the council's Integrity Committee. The Integrity Committee must provide additional information to (1) the council when requesting an extension of time to evaluate an allegation of wrongdoing, and (2) Congress and the council when it closes an allegation without referral to the council for investigation. The committee must brief congressional committees on its activities every six months.

End Racial Profiling Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2019

End Racial Profiling Act of 2019 This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels. Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies must maintain similar policies and procedures as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program. To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals.

Bahamas TPS Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2019

Bahamas TPS Act of 2019 This bill designates the Bahamas as a temporary protected status (TPS) country for 18 months from the enactment of this bill. (Qualified nationals of a TPS-designated country shall have work authorization and may not be removed from the United States while the designation is in effect.) A Bahamian national shall qualify for temporary protected status if the individual (1) has been continuously physically present in the United States since the bill's enactment, (2) meets certain admissibility and eligibility requirements generally required for such status, and (3) registers with the Department of Homeland Security.

Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Voting Rights Month".

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2019

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special Fannie Lou Hamer stamp during the month of September, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.

Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2019

Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities (i.e., political subdivisions of states and Tribal entities with a high unemployment rate) for programs to guarantee employment to individuals residing in the areas served by such entities.