Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7]

An amendment to include as part of the original text for purpose of further amendment the short title the "Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2006 and considered as adopted in the House and the Committee of the Whole.

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An amendment to add a new section 311 providing that none of the funds may be used to finance laboratory directed research and development activities at Department of Energy laboratories on behalf of other Federal agencies.

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An amendment considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to a previous order to strike certain provisos in the bill and to insert a new proviso in each instance.

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An amendment, offered as a substitute to the Packard amendment and not preprinted in the Congressional Record, to prohibit the use of funds for any employee training that does not upgrade employee productivity, does not have a bearing on the performance of official duties, is inappropriate to the workplace, is designed to change participants personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace, or does not provide an acceptable alternative for those employees articulating an objection to participating in an HIV/AIDS training program.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2008

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building."

Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the United States Women's Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representation of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2008

Congratulates Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representation of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Bolton Act of 1943, creating the Cadet Nurse Corps.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2008

Honors the 65th anniversary of the Bolton Act, which created the Cadet Nurse Corps, facilitating the training and careers of nurses.

Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2008

Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act - Revises requirements with respect to the consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control (transaction) involving rail carriers to require public hearings in the affected communities if public hearings on a proposed transaction are held. Requires the Surface Transportation Board, in a proceeding with respect to a transaction that involves at least one Class I railroad (under current law, involving the merger or control of at least two Class I railroads), to consider the safety and environmental effect of the proposed merger on local communities, intercity rail passenger transportation, and commuter rail passenger transportation. Prohibits the Board from approving mergers if their adverse impacts on safety and on affected communities outweigh their transportation benefits. Authorizes the Board to impose conditions to mitigate the effect of mergers on local communities.

BARREL Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2008

Bolster America's Resources through Responsible Exploratory Leasing Act or the BARREL Act - Declares as having no force or effect federal prohibitions against the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct oil and gas leasing and preleasing activities for areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) of the United States adjacent to Cuba. Revokes all withdrawals of federal submerged lands of the OCS adjacent to Cuba from leasing for exploration for, and development and production of, oil and natural gas. Terminates certain restrictions under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 on the use of funds for certain offshore leasing and related activities with respect to any location on the OCS adjacent to Cuba. Directs the Secretary of the Interior promptly to conduct lease sales for such locations on the OCS in accordance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and other federal law.

Colonel Charles Young Home National Historical Site Study Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2008

Colonel Charles Young Home National Historical Site Study Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home, a National Historic Landmark in Xenia, Ohio, and associated locations and museums (the study area) to assess its national significance and the suitability and feasibility of including it as a unit of the National Park System. Requires the Secretary, if the study area meets the criteria for inclusion, to include it as a unit of the System. Provides for: (1) the consideration of an affiliation of the study area with the National Museum of the United States Army, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, or other entities associated with Colonel Charles Young in order to focus on his life and the African-American military experience; and (2) an investigation of the historical relationship of the Colonel Charles Young Home with the Underground Railroad.

Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizing his decades of public service and his commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2008

Honors the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Recognizes his decades of public service and commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 2nd Avenue in Gallipolis, Ohio, as the "Bob Evans Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2008

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 2nd Avenue in Gallipolis, Ohio, as the "Bob Evans Post Office Building."

Commending the Honor Flight Network, its volunteers, and donors, for enabling World War II veterans to travel to our Nation's capital to see the World War II Memorial created in their honor.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2008

Expresses appreciation to the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors, who honor America's World War II veterans with an opportunity to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Honoring and recognizing the life, achievements, and contributions of John Henderson McConnell.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2008

Recognizes the life, achievements, and contributions of the late John Henderson McConnell (an Ohio businessman, sports team owner, and philanthropist).

Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2008

Congratulates the Special Olympics on its 40th anniversary.

Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2008

Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to delay generally until after 2011 full implementation of the Medicare competitive acquisition program for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Revises such program, dividing its implementation into two rounds, and specifying covered item updates for 2009-2014. Prescribes requirements for application of accreditation in implementing quality standards. Requires suppliers to disclose subcontractors. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a competitive acquisition ombudsman within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to respond to complaints and inquiries by suppliers and individuals. Specifies topics for the Comptroller General's required study and report to Congress on the impact of competitive acquisition of DME on suppliers, manufacturers, and patients. Sets forth a special rule for the competitive acquisition program for diabetic testing strips.

Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2008

Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on adjusting the schedule for rating veterans' disabilities in order to base such schedule on current standards, practices, and codes in common use by the medical, mental health, and disability professions. Establishes in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation to consult with and advise the Secretary with respect to the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the above schedule. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study on the: (1) employee work credit system of the VA's Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), which is used to measure the work production of VBA employees; and (2) VBA work management system, with the goal of improving accountability, quality, and accuracy and reducing the time for processing claims. Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop a certification examination for VBA employees and managers responsible for processing benefits claims; and (2) evaluate the training of VBA employees responsible for matters relating to veterans' compensation or pension benefits. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study of the use of information technology at the VBA, including the technology known as "VistA." Allows a claim beneficiary to be substituted as a claimant in the case of the death of a veteran claimant while a claim is awaiting adjudication or appeal.

Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week".

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2008

Expresses support for the designation of a National Health Information Technology Week. Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems to transforming health care. Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon all stakeholders to promote the use of such systems to transform the U.S. health care system.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14500 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "John P. Gallagher Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2008

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14500 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "John P. Gallagher Post Office Building."

Recognizing the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to address the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2008

Recognizes the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services to decrease the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders through the "Think Outside the Stigma" campaign. Encourages every American to work toward overcoming the stigma associated with such disorders.

American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2008

American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal the prohibition against leasing or other development leading to production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Deems any oil and gas leasing programs and activities authorized by this Act to be in compliance with ANWR purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain as a Special Area, after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough. Permits directional drilling in the Special Area. Prescribes procedures governing Coastal Plain lease sales, as well as terms and conditions, including: (1) environmental protection; (2) federal and state distribution of revenues; (3) rights-of-way; and (4) local government impact aid and community service assistance. Sets forth: (1) a "no significant adverse effect" standard to govern Coastal Plain activities; and (2) guidelines for expedited judicial review of complaints. Establishes the ANWR Alternative Energy Trust Fund.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 2008

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building."

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2008

Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation. States that if a motion for change of custody of a child of such a member is filed while the member is so deployed, no court may enter an order modifying or amending a previous child custody judgment, except if there is clear and convincing evidence that it is in the best interest of the child. Prohibits any court from considering a member's absence due to deployment, or possible deployment, in support of a contingency operation in determining the best interest of the child.

Clean Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2008

Clean Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes emergency supplemental FY2008 appropriations for specified activities related to the war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters to the Departments of Agriculture (including food relief to certain foreign countries), of Justice, of Defense (military, including funds for Afghan and Iraqi security forces), of Defense (military construction), and of State (including international peacekeeping activities). Rescinds certain funds made available in: (1) the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 for the Defense Health Program; and (2) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund. Makes additional supplemental appropriations for the war on terror, international affairs, and national defense matters to the Departments of Agriculture (including food relief to certain foreign countries), of Justice, of Defense (military, including funds for Afghan and Iraqi security forces), and of State and related agencies. Designates each amount in this Act as an emergency requirement.