Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17]

An amendment to require that funds to be spent under this act must first be appropriated in a joint resolution that appropriates funds for this bill only.

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An amendment to require the Advisory Board of Child Abuse and Neglect to conduct a study on the relationship between the providers of child care services under the act and state and local law enforcement agencies with particular emphasis on sharing information concerning repeated or life threatening cases on child abuse. The study may not include instances of infants at risk with life threatening congenital impairments. The report is to be submitted to Congress within one year of enactment of this bill.

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An amendment to add a new section to the bill: notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no funds are authorized to be appropriated under this Act for any fiscal year unless the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, certifies to the Congress that expenditures incurred under such an appropriation will not result in an increase in the national debt of the United States.

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An amendment to prohibit appropriations of funds under the bill unless the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that such appropriation will not increase the national debt.

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Amendment to permit the imposition of the death penalty for individuals involved in a continuing criminal enterprise who intentionally cause the death of another individual.

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An amendment to change the definition of "ethnicity" in the bill from "quality of being, or not being, of Hispanic origin" to "country where a person was born or the country from which his or her ancestors came".

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An amendment to change the definition of "ethnicity" in the bill from "quality of being, or not being, of Hispanic origin" to "country where a person was born or the country from which his or her ancestors came".

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An amendment to expand the definition of ethnicity as used in the study to include over 100 different groups.

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An amendment to allow the death penalty for anyone who intentionally kills a person during the course of committing or in the furtherance of a drug felony, or while attempting to avoid apprehension for or service of a prison sentence for a drug felony. The amendment requires that such offenders be sentenced to life imprisonment or at least 20 years should the death penalty not be imposed and also provides that the death sentence shall not be imposed upon a person unable to understand the implications of the sentence or upon individuals under the age of 18 at the time a crime is committed.

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An amendment to consolidate all litigation authority contained in the bill under the Justice Department rather than to allow such authority to be shared with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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An amendment to delete the requirement for the Attorney General to acquire, for calendar year 1988 through calendar year 1992, data on the incidence of criminal acts that manifest prejudice based on sexual orientation.

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An amendment to provide an additional six-month application period only for those persons demonstrating "good cause" for failure to apply for amnesty before the existing deadline under current law.

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An amendment to reduce the scope of prosecutorial jurisdiction relating to an Independent Counsel by striking the text which includes the authority to investigate Federal crimes, other than petty offenses, which arise out of the investigation or prosecution of the matter with respect to which the Attorney General's determination was made, including perjury, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, and intimidation of witnesses.

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An amendment to provide for an annual inflation adjustment of the maximum standard deferred premium as provided under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The language in the bill currently provides for such adjustment "not less than once during each 5-year period" after the date of enactment of this Act.

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An amendment to require the Commission to submit to the Congress a report setting forth the findings of the Commission, and to require submittal to be not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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An amendment to authorize capital punishment for ten additional federal offenses, including transporting explosives that results in death, murder by sending bomb through the mail, death that results in the course of a bank robbery, and murder by federal prisoners under life sentence. The amendment also establishes procedures for imposing the federal death penalty in that the jury or judge must sentence the defendant to death if they find that one aggravating factor exists beyond a reasonable doubt, and either that it sufficiently outweighs any mitigating factors or that it is sufficient alone to justify the death sentence. The amendment allows the prosecutor to ask the jury to consider aggravating factors in addition to those specified in law, without the need for approval by the trial judge and without need for advance notification to the judge and defendant. Further, the substitute precludes anyone sentenced to death from challenging the sentence in federal habeas corpus proceedings based on ineffectiveness or incompetence of counsel at trial. It also repeals the provision of current law that requires the Federal Government to provide counsel free of charge to indigent prisoners challenging state death sentences through federal habeas corpus proceedings.

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Amendment sought to rescind current law which permits those individuals elected to the House of Representatives before 1980, and retiring before 1993, to convert unused campaign funds to personal use. \ A point of order was sustained against the amendment on the grounds that it violated clause 2 of rule XXI in that it proposed to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill.

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Amendments sought to prohibit Legal Service agencies from using any funds to participate in any proceeding or litigation pertaining to abortion .

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Amendment originally sought to provide that no funds made available to Legal Services entities can be used for lobbying activities at the Federal, State or local level. \ As amended by the Frank substitute amendment (A008), the above was replaced with language that provides that no public funds received by Legal Service entities can be used to engage in publicity or propaganda as restricted by law.

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Amendments expand the use of the federal death penalty to include convictions for: murder of federal law enforcement officers, murder of state or local law enforcement officers assisting federal law enforcement officers, homicides and attempted homicides involving firearms in federal facilities, civil rights murders, murder of federal witnesses, death as a result of drive-by shootings, gun murders during federal crimes of violence and drug trafficking crimes, and rape and child molestation murders. \ As amended by the Brooks amendments (A005), language was added which preserves provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 which provides counsel at all Federal stages of death penalty litigation.

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An amendment to specify that elements that must be proved to convict a defendant of an offense (such as premeditation) may be considered factors in determining whether or not to impose a death sentence. The amendment would also delete the provisions of the bill which require juries to be instructed that they are never required to impose a death sentence, and eliminates life imprisonment without parole as an alternative sentence for specific crimes.

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An amendment to provide for mandatory coverage of Members of Congress under the independent counsel law.

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An amendment stipulating that the national system of instant background checks on handgun purchasers shall automatically replace the proposed five-day waiting period on handgun purchases within five years after enactment.

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An amendment to establish a mechanism which would generate automatic continuing resolutions whenever Congress and the President fail to enact regular Appropriations bills prior to the end of the Fiscal Year.

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An amendment to encourage the National Weather Service to form a bi-agency working group to further assess the potential for National Weather Service operational use of Federal Aviation Administration weather radar data, and to defined engineering considerations that would be involved in implementing a data sharing link between the FAA and the NWS.

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An amendment, printed as amendment No. 3 in the Congressional Record of May 7, 1996, to require the National Weather Service to review the NEXRAD radar coverage pattern and to identify areas of inadequate coverage. The amendment directs the NWS to report to Congress within one year of enactment on the feasibilty of using existing and future FAA terminal Doppler radars to provide national weather data through NWS forecasting stations.

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An amendment to direct the National Research Council to consider the feasibility of using FAA radar facilities to supplement NEXRAD radar facilities.

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An amendment making technical and conforming changes in the bill.

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An amendment to permit the defendant in any state or federal civil liability action to introduce evidence concerning the claimants' receipt of benefits from a collateral source as reimbursement for the harm suffered; the claimant, in turn, may introduce evidence concerning any payments or contributions made to secure the rights to such benefits. No provider of collateral source benefits may claim or recover any amount from damages awarded by either the court or an arbiter, nor from any settlement between the disputing parties. These provisions preempt state laws to the extent any conflict exists, but permits states to impose greater restrictions on liability or damages if they choose.

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An amendment to require political committees to transfer suspected illegal or improper campaign contributions of over $500 to the Federal Election Commission for evaluation and investigation.

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Amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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An amendment numbered 8 as printed in House Report 105-573 to prohibit a debtor from converting non-exempt assets into exempt homestead property within one year of filing for bankruptcy.

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An amendment numbered 1 as printed in House Report 105-573 to ensure that a debtor that is disqualified from obtaining relief under needs-based formula is not disqualfied from obtaining relief under chapter 11.

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Amendment provides 100 percent of FY 1997 spending levels to continue through the end of FY 1998 in the absence of regularly passed appropriations bills or a continuing resolution.

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An amendment to make technical changes and allow the states to opt out of the homestead exemption prior to enactment.

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An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 106-613 to provide for an automatic continuing resolution in the event that the regular appropriations process is incomplete at the start of a new fiscal year.

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An amendment to establish a commission to investigate ways for the United States to become energy self-sufficient by the year 2010.

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Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2002

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2002 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law governing: (1) conversion of bankruptcy petitions; (2) abusive creditor practices; (3) domestic support obligations; (4) consumer protections, including protection of personally identifiable information; (5) measures to discourage bankruptcy abuse, including reduction of the homestead exemption for fraud; (6) guidelines for general and small business bankruptcies, including appointment of a committee of retired employees; (7) bankruptcy data dissemination and bankruptcy tax provisions; (8) ancillary and other cross-border cases to incorporate the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency; and (9) financial contracts and transfers entered into with an insolvent insured depository institution before its conservatorship or receivership. Reenacts Chapter 12, Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with Regular Annual Income. Brings family fishermen within the purview of Federal bankruptcy protection. Prescribes guidelines for insolvent health care businesses and related patients' rights. Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Judicial Code to mandate appointments for additional temporary bankruptcy judgeships in designated States. (This provision does not appear in H.R. 5745, as inserted in H.R. 333). Prescribes additional consumer credit disclosures, including open end credit plans and introductory rates.

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2002

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2002 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law governing: (1) conversion of bankruptcy petitions; (2) abusive creditor practices; (3) domestic support obligations; (4) consumer protections, including protection of personally identifiable information; (5) measures to discourage bankruptcy abuse, including reduction of the homestead exemption for fraud; (6) guidelines for general and small business bankruptcies, including appointment of a committee of retired employees; (7) bankruptcy data dissemination and bankruptcy tax provisions; (8) ancillary and other cross-border cases to incorporate the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency; and (9) financial contracts and transfers entered into with an insolvent insured depository institution before its conservatorship or receivership. Reenacts Chapter 12, Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with Regular Annual Income. Brings family fishermen within the purview of Federal bankruptcy protection. Prescribes guidelines for insolvent health care businesses and related patients' rights. Prescribes additional consumer credit disclosures, including open end credit plans and introductory rates.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the "James R. Merry Post Office".

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 2002

Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the James R. Merry Post Office.

To recognize and appreciate the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Recognizes the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete during World War II. Honors the living men and women of Crete who fought in that war. Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.

To designate the Federal building located at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the "James V. Hansen Federal Building".

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

Designates the Federal building located at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the James V. Hansen Federal Building.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the "James R. Merry Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2002

Designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located 141 Erie Street in Linesville, Pennsylvania, as the James R. Merry Post Office Building.

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2002

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for aggravated identity theft. Prescribes a sentence of: (1) two years imprisonment for knowingly transferring, possessing, or using, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person during and in relation to specified felony violations (including felonies relating to theft from employee benefit plans and to various fraud and immigration offenses), in addition to the punishment provided for such felony; and (2) five years imprisonment for knowingly taking such action during and in relation to specified felony violations pertaining to terrorist acts, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony. Bars probation for any person convicted of such violations. Provides for consecutive sentences, subject to specified limitations. Expands the existing identify theft prohibition to: (1) cover possession of a means of identification of another with intent to commit specified unlawful activity; (2) increase penalties for violations; and (3) include acts of domestic terrorism within the scope of a prohibition against facilitating an act of international terrorism.

To extend the program under which temporary extended unemployment compensation is provided, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2002

Amends the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 (which is title II of the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002, PL107-147) to extend temporary extended unemployment compensation (TEUC) payments through weeks of unemployment ending before April 1, 2003, but only for certain qualified individuals in States that meet high unemployment criteria.

Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Employee Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 2002

Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Employee Protection Act of 2002 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law to: (1) extend from 90 to 180 days before the bankruptcy petition the earning period in which certain employee wages and benefits enjoy third rank priority among unsecured claims and benefits; (2) increase to $10,000 each the amount of employee wages and contributions to employee benefit plans that have priority as unsecured claims and benefit; (3) extend from one to two years before the filing for bankruptcy the threshold date of any transfer of property interest of the debtor or any obligation incurred by the debtor which may be avoided by the bankruptcy trustee as a fraudulent transfer or obligation (including any transfer to or for the benefit of an insider under an employment contract and not in the ordinary course of business); and (4) provide for court-ordered reinstatement of insurance benefits for retired employees that had been modified by an insolvent debtor during the 180-day period ending on the date of the filing for bankruptcy.

To grant the consent of the Congress to the SMART Research and Development Compact.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Grants the consent of the Congress to the SMART Research and Development Compact (to promote the contribution of the Mid-Atlantic region to the Nation's research and development in science and technology and to create an organization for strengthening the Mid-Atlantic region for tomorrow) if it is entered into by the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2002

Expresses appreciation for Prime Minister Tony Blair's leadership in the war on terrorism and sympathy to British victims of terrorism and their families. Commends British intelligence and defense agencies for their continued efforts in the war on terrorism. Reaffirms the special relationship between the people of the United States and Great Britain.

Child Abduction Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2002

Child Abduction Prevention Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to increase the authorized term of supervised release after imprisonment to any term of years or life imprisonment for certain sex offenses, including specified offenses involving children. Includes murder committed in perpetration of child abuse or as part of a pattern of assault or torture against children as first degree murder. Increases: (1) maximum penalties for specified offenses involving sexual abuse or exploitation of children; and (2) sentences for kidnaping. Prohibits: (1) traveling into the United States for the purpose of engaging in an illicit sexual act with another (currently, with a juvenile); (2) traveling in foreign commerce and engaging in such sexual conduct; or (3) arranging or facilitating such travel knowing its purpose. Provides for mandatory life imprisonment of a person convicted of a Federal sex offense in which a minor is the victim if the person has a prior sex conviction in which a minor was the victim, unless a death sentence is imposed. Authorizes the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications in the investigation of kidnaping and specified child sex crimes. Eliminates statutes of limitations for child abduction and specified sex offenses. Amends the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require each Federal, State, and local law enforcement agency to report each case of a missing child under age 21 (currently, 18) reported to such agency to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Crime Information Center. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) report on inspections of the records of pornography producers and resulting prosecutions; and (2) assign a DOJ officer to act as national coordinator of the AMBER Alert communications network regarding abducted children. Authorizes State grants for: (1) notification and communication systems along highways for recovery of abducted children; and (2) programs to support AMBER alert communication plans. Authorizes: (1) increased appropriations for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and (2) the use of COPS (community policing) grants for sex offender registration enforcement.