Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]

An amendment to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make available to the Secretary of the Interior $210 million in funds to conduct restoration activities in the Florida Everglades ecosystem.

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An amendment numbered ten printed in House Report 108-751 to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the inadmissibility and removability of aliens who have committed, ordered, assisted, incited, or otherwise participated in acts of torture of extrajudicial killings abroad.

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An amendment, printed as amendment No. 22 in the Congressional Record of April 28, 1998, to eliminate the federal prohibition on notifying the campus community when a student commits a violent crime. The amendment allows the release of the names of students who are found guilty of committing violent crimes by university disciplinary proceedings.

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An amendment to allow youth serving volunteer organizations to request access to FBI criminal fingerprint background checks.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to eliminate the bill's $23 million in funding for the Energy Department's Nuclear Energy Reserve Initiative.

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An amendment to increase the amount for "Departmental Administration--General Expenses" by $25 million and to reduce the amount for "National Science Foundation--Research and Related Activities" by $92 million.

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An amendment to reduce funding for the Energy Department's Nuclear Energy Research Initiative by $5 million.

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An amendment no. 5 printed in H. Rept. 106-214 to allow foreign banks to upgrade bank agencies and branches with the approval of the appropriate chartering agency.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 108-48 to require the AMBER Alert coordinator to submit a report by March 1, 2005, to Congress on the effectiveness and status of the AMBER Alert plans that each state has implemented; to establish a $5 million grant program to assist states in implementing new technologies designed to improve the dissemination of AMBER Alerts.

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An amendment to authorize the Justice Department to deport a non-violent criminal alien before he or she has completed his or her sentence.

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An amendment to reduce funds appropriated in the bill for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund program by $75 million, from $125 million to $50 million.

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EAT Healthy America Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2006

Equitable Agriculture Today for a Healthy America Act or the EAT Healthy America Act - Amends provisions with respect to: (1) specialty crops; (2) the tree assistance program; (3) the conservation reserve program; (4) the wetlands reserve program; (5) the farmland protection program; (6) the grassland reserve program; (7) the wildlife habitat incentive program; (8) the environmental qualities incentives program; (9) air quality improvement; (10) integrated pest management initiative; (11) native plant habitat restoration; (12) agricultural trade; (13) invasive pests and diseases; (14) nutrition; (15) agricultural research; and (16) renewable energy, including crop biomass waste.

Tax Snooping Prevention Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2006

Tax Snooping Prevention Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to double the dollar amount of civil damages available and the criminal fines for unauthorized inspection or disclosure of tax returns and return information. Amends the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 to require the firing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees who violate IRS policy on unauthorized inspection of tax returns or return information.

Securing Effective and Necessary Individual Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (SENIORS) Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2006

Securing Effective and Necessary Individual Outpatient Rehabilitation Services (SENIORS) Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the temporary process for obtaining an exception from the uniform dollar limitation on Medicare payment for medically necessary physical therapy services (Medicare therapy cap exceptions process). Extends the exceptions process period from the beginning of calendar 2006 through calendar 2007.

Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2006

Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act - Provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Margaret Thatcher in recognition of her dedication to the values of free markets and free minds.

Condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his anti-American remarks at the September 20, 2006, United Nations General Assembly meeting.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2006

Condemns Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's hateful rhetoric towards the United States and President George W. Bush. Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to promoting democracy and liberty in Venezuela. Calls upon the free countries of the world to denounce President Chavez and his abhorrent remarks made before the U.N. General Assembly on September 20, 2006.

Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2006

Expresses support for the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms. Recognizes breast cancer survivors, the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer, and the work of national and community organizations in promoting breast cancer awareness, providing information, and offering treatment.

Stop Endangering the Records of Veterans (SERVE) Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2006

Stop Endangering the Records of Veterans (SERVE) Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) physically secure all sensitive personal information processed or maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and all equipment containing such information; (2) encrypt all sensitive personal information; and (3) require VA contractors with access to sensitive personal information to encrypt or encode such information and physically secure all equipment containing such information. Defines "sensitive personal information" to include social security numbers, dates of birth, and individual financial information. Imposes criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal information.

Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2006

Congratulates the Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and applauds its contributions to employment and economic growth.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the indexing of certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2006

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an inflation adjustment based upon the gross domestic product deflator to the adjusted basis of certain assets (including C corporation common stock and tangible property used in a trade or business) held by a taxpayer for more than three years for purposes of determining gain or loss on the sale or other disposition of such assets. Sets forth rules for applying such inflation adjustment to short sales, regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts, partnerships and other pass-thru entities, and dispositions of assets between related persons.

Supporting the appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2006

Commends the efforts of U.S. officials who have helped secure the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Darfur Peace Agreement. Supports the appointment of an adequately staffed Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan to develop and coordinate U.S. policy toward Sudan. Urges the Envoy's mandate to include: (1) deterring further escalation of violence and humanitarian disaster in the Darfur region of Sudan while ensuring civilian protection and implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement; (2) facilitating the development of an international peacekeeping mission to Darfur; (3) coordinating reconstruction in Southern Sudan and other marginalized areas; (4) coordinating the return of refugees and displaced people in Darfur and southern Sudan; (5) consolidating peace in Northern Uganda; (6) coordinating efforts to ensure transformation of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into a professional armed force; (7) working toward achieving a peaceful and democratic Sudan by ensuring that free and fair elections are held; and (8) coordinating efforts toward achieving accountability for the crimes committed in Darfur.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week.

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2006

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) efforts to educate people about the disease, the consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated, and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious health issue. Acknowledges the importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health.

Recognizing Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2006

Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, and encourages Americans to observe it with appropriate programs and activities. Recognizes the significant impact that sound financial planning can have on securing financial independence and achieving life's goals and dreams.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2006

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral arterial disease and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue. Acknowledges the critical importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health.