Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]

An amendment, printed as amendment No. 3 in the Congressional Record of April 22, 1998 to restrict the language in the bill that places a prohibition on the imposition of judicial remedies that require a tax increase. The amendment would would prohibit courts from expressly directing that a tax be imposed.

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An amendment numbered 7 printed in part B of House Report 109-178 to change the reference in the forfeiture statute from 2331 (domestic terrorism) to 2332(b) and 2332b(g)(5)(B) (the federal crime of terrorism definition). The distinction between the two definitions is that one is supposed to be applied to criminal offenses and the other to administrative processes. Thus, the amendment removes the section that refers to seizing peoples' assets for people who are considered "domestic terrorists." The amendment replaces the term "domestic terrorism" with " federal crime of terrorism" in this section. The federal crime of terrorism is a much more focused term which lists all terrorism crimes specifically, whereas people have complained that the term "domestic terrorism" is too broad.

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An amendment numbered 3 as printed in House Report 105-573 to authorize the Judicial Conference of the United States to reduce disbursements to unsecureed nonpriority creditors payable in Chapter 13 cases to cover the increased costs to the courts and the U.S. Trustees Office of implementing and administering the means testing system provided for in the bill.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to provide a 2-year extension of the moratorium on state and local taxes on the Internet. The effect would continue the moratorium until October 21, 2003.

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An amendment numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to specify that none of the funds in the bill may be used after Dec. 15, 2001, for any operation of the Office of Independent Counsel's investigation of former HUD Secretary, Henry Cisneros.

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An amendment numbered 17 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section requiring a report to Congress on Implementation of Colombian National Security Legislation.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to enforce any restrictions on remittances from the United States to nationals of Cuba or Cuban households.

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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.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to undermine the Taliban and their terrorist allies, the policy of the United States should support the recognition of Afghanistan's ethnic diversity, promoting mutual respect between various communities and regions of the country and bringing democracy closer to the people of Afghanistan by supporting constitutional change that recognizes and enables a democratic, decentralized, federal structure to replace the present failed centralized system of government, providing a political structure that reflects the diversity of the country and that builds trust and goodwill among Afghanistan's many communities.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2010

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. government should broaden the regional dialogue on Afghanistan, support constitutional reform, oppose the inclusion of the Taliban in the government of Afghanistan, and support the establishment of trained regional militias as well as a national army to fight the Taliban insurgency; and (2) the United States should abandon its support for the present failed centralized system of government in Afghanistan.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2010

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.

Recognizing Rotary International for 105 years of service to the world and commending members on their dedication to the mission and principles of their organization.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2010

Recognizes Rotary International for 105 years of service to the world and commends members on their dedication to the mission and principles of their organization.

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.

Recognizing the importance of "National Drug Facts Week", beginning November 8, 2010.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Recognizes the importance of National Drug Facts Week. Urges communities across the nation, including schools, teachers, and students, to participate in activities comprising this week and to use information provided to increase their understanding of the science of drug abuse and addiction among school-aged youth.

Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for the significant progress it has made over the past 15 years in implementing the Dayton Peace Accords. Supports the aspiration of Bosnia and Herzegovina to become a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member. Reaffirms the importance of the successful participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European integration process for the future freedom and prosperity of its citizens. Encourages the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue economic and constitutional reforms. Recognizes the role of Ohio as well as the Greater Dayton community in promoting the Dayton Peace Accords.

Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Joins with the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC, the people of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the people of Marathon, Greece, and the hundreds of thousands of runners participating in marathons throughout the United States, in celebrating the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, Greece, one of the most significant battles in human history.

Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the USA Bid Committee to bring the 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Competition to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Recognizes and expresses support for the efforts of the USA Bid Committee to bring the 2018 or 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World CupTM competition to the United States. Encourages the President and appropriate federal agencies to support the Committee's efforts. Welcomes a request by the President to provide authorizations and appropriations necessary to fulfill guarantees or other obligations in support of the 2018 or 2022 competition, if the United States is selected.

Honoring the memories of Ronald H. Brown, 32 other remarkable Americans and 2 distinguished Croatians who prematurely lost their lives on April 3, 1996, while on a trade mission to the Balkans.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Honors the memories of Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and 32 other Americans and two Croatian citizens who lost their lives on April 3, 1996, while serving their countries on a trade mission to the Balkans. Extends gratitude to the contributions of those men and women, who helped to put the Balkans on the path towards peace, stability, and economic viability.

Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the unanimous adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the passage of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 (calling for the participation of women at all levels of decision-making, the protection of women and girls from gender-based violence, the prevention of violence against women through the promotion of women's rights and law enforcement, and the mainstreaming of gender perspectives in peace operations). Recognizes the continued need for gender equality as a strategic tool to ensure international security and prosperity. Recognizes the dedicated work of U.S. officials, the U.S. Armed Forces, U.N. agencies, and international and nongovernmental organizations in advancing the goals of Security Council Resolution 1325.

American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

American Community Investment Reform Act of 2010 - Revises the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 with regard to assessments of regulated financial institutions. Revises the list of appropriate federal financial supervisory agencies to include: (1) the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); and (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regard to any U.S. nonbank financial company for which the SEC acts as the primary financial regulatory agency, and any broker or dealer that is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Specifies the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as the appropriate federal financial supervisory agency for securities holding companies, and, in consultation with its primary financial regulatory agency, any regulated financial institution not otherwise indicated. Specifies the community development and other related activities of a regulated financial institution or a U.S. nonbank financial company, including lending and investment in low- and moderate-income and other traditionally underserved neighborhoods, which the appropriate federal financial supervisory agency is required to assess. Requires the examination of a regulated financial institution to: (1) take into consideration public comments on its record of meeting the credit or other financial needs of its entire community; and (2) require an improvement plan for an institution that receives certain low ratings. Prescribes requirements for an improvement plan, including availability for public comment. Revises requirements for assessment of the record of a regulated financial institution that is a nonminority-owned, nonwomen-owned institution and that is not a certified community development financial institution. Requires the appropriate federal financial supervisory agency, in assessing the record of a regulated financial institution, to consider the complexity, innovativeness, effectiveness of its efforts in meeting particularly difficult community needs, or any significant effort extended in specific loans, investments, or services. Requires the evaluation of a depository institution holding company to incorporate evaluations of its subsidiary regulated financial institutions. Requires the public section of the written evaluation of a regulated financial institution to disclose whether it provided, or offered to provide, a consumer financial product that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has determined is unfair, deceptive, or abusive. Replaces the top rank "outstanding record of meeting community credit needs" rating for an institution with the current second rank rating of "satisfactory record." Makes the second rank rating now "sufficient record of meeting community credit or other financial needs." Requires the appropriate federal financial supervisory agencies to develop and implement a process to permit a regulated financial institution to apply for a rating of "outstanding record of meeting community credit or other financial needs." Reserves an "outstanding" rating to an applicant that significantly exceeds the requirements for receiving a "satisfactory" rating and meets other specified criteria. Allows the supervisory agency to consider community development activities and investments made outside the institution's service area if the financial institution has adequately met the needs of its local assessment area. Requires the recipient of an "outstanding rating" to be given preference over lower-rated regulated financial institutions in connection with the award of government contracts. Specifies the effect of a "satisfactory" rating. Prohibits the award of government contracts to, and certain other actions by, any regulated financial institution that receives a rating of: (1) "needs to improve record of meeting community credit or other financial needs" or lower on its two most recent performance evaluations; or (2) "substantial noncompliance in meeting community credit or other financial needs" on its most recent performance evaluations.

Commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2010

Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Persian Gulf War, which began on August 2, 1990. Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and armed forces of allied countries that served in the Persian Gulf since 1990 to the present. Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay tribute to Persian Gulf War veterans. Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing such anniversary. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity in the Persian Gulf region.

American Infrastructure Investment Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2010

American Infrastructure Investment Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until January 1, 2013, the period for issuing Build America Bonds and for credits allowable to issuers of such bonds. Allows funding through such bonds for capital expenditures for levees and flood control projects. Exempts private activity bonds for sewage and water supply facilities from the state volume caps applicable to such bonds. Allows Indian tribal governments to issue tax-exempt private activity bonds to provide water or sewage facilities. Extends through 2011 the exemption from alternative minimum tax (AMT) treatment of interest on certain tax-exempt bonds. Extends through 2011 the period for issuing recovery zone economic development bonds and recovery zone facility bonds. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to allocate 2010 national limitations on recovery bonds based upon state unemployment statistics. Allows a full offset against the AMT for new market tax credit amounts. Extends through 2011: (1) the tax exemption allowed for interest on bonds guaranteed by a federal home loan bank; and (2) small issuer rules for the allocation of tax-exempt interest expense by financial institutions.

Recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2010

Recognizes the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs and practices designed to prevent and end domestic violence.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2010

Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Recognizes Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day) as an awareness-raising day to reach members of the health care community and educate them about the critical importance of assessing for domestic violence, as well as the long-term health implications of domestic violence and lifetime exposure to violence. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities; and (2) support programs designed to end domestic violence.

Supporting the ideals and objectives of the United Nations Millennium Declaration and related Millennium Development Goals and calling on the President to ensure the United States contributes meaningfully to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals by the year 2015.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2010

Supports the objectives of the United Nations Millennium Declaration and related Millennium Development Goals. Calls on the President to ensure the United States contributes meaningfully to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Urges all responsible nations to uphold their commitment to meet the Millennium Development Goals.