Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4]

An amendment numbered 3 as printed in the Congressional Record, to reduce the length of the workweek under the FLSA from 40 hours to 37 hours. Thus, overtime compensation would be paid (or, under the bill, compensatory overtime would be provided) for hours worked in excess of 37 hours per week.

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An amendment, printed as amendment No. 16 in the Congressional Record of May 22, to prohibit U.S. military assistance or arms transfers to any foreign government unless the President certifies to Congress that the recipient government adheres to a "code of conduct" which promotes democracy, respects human rights, does not engage in armed aggression in violation of international law, and participates fully in the UN Register of Conventional Arms.

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An amendment to require the president to submit to Congress a list of countries that he wishes to make eligible for U.S. arms exports and specify which countries are undemocratic or which abuse human rights.

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To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C> 206(a)(1) to reflect the actual costs of living in various regions of the country and to bring the minimum to a fair wage that can support federal workers and contractors and their families.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise minimum wage provisions to require: (1) payment of an hourly wage (or salary equivalent) sufficient to enable a full-time worker to cover housing, food, childcare, transportation, and healthcare expenses for a family of four based on regional or municipal cost-of-living standards; (2) an additional amount to enable such worker to obtain any fringe benefits not provided by the worker's employer; (3) annual cost-of-living adjustments to such wage levels; and (4) wage increases for federal and contract workers proportionately equal to congressional pay raises. Makes these requirements applicable to wages paid in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Articles of Impeachment against George Walker Bush, President of the United States of America, and other officials, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2006

Calls for the impeachment, trial, and removal from office of George Walker Bush, President of the United States, Richard Cheney, Vice President of the United States, and Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor to the President and current Secretary of State, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth specified articles of impeachment to be exhibited to the Senate.

To repeal Public Law No: 109-366, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, signed into law October 17, 2006.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2006

Repeals the Military Commissions Act of 2006.

Law Enforcement Abuse Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2006

Law Enforcement Abuse Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress that incidences of law enforcement abuse of citizens should be independently investigated, recorded, and condemned. Renders state or local law enforcement agencies receiving assistance from the federal government ineligible for further assistance, licenses, or federally-owned equipment until such agencies establish procedures for independent oversight and review and hold police officers accountable for excessive use of force, torture, or manslaughter.

Urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2006

Urges the government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the trial of the Ogoni 9 and to provide just compensation to the survivors of the Ogoni 9 if a miscarriage of justice is found. Urges the government of Nigeria, international donors, and international oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to increase assistance to improve the lives of the Ogoni and other affected communities and for pollution abatement and cleanup in the Niger Delta region. Urges the government of Nigeria to ensure that the security forces receive training in international standards on the use of force and firearms. Calls upon the Department of State to seek to ensure that American oil companies operating in the Niger Delta comply, at a minimum, with the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights. Urges the Secretary General of the United Nations to institute a ten-year follow-up mission to Ogoniland.

Paper Ballot Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2006

Paper Ballot Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a state, for a regularly scheduled general election for President and Vice President, to: (1) conduct the election using only paper ballots; and (2) ensure that the number of ballots cast at a precinct or equivalent location which are placed inside a single box or similar container does not exceed 500. Requires the ballots cast at a precinct or equivalent location to be counted by hand by election officials at the precinct. Allows a representative of each political party with a candidate on the ballot, as well as any interested member of the public, to observe the officials as they count the ballots. Amends federal law to move observation of Washington's Birthday to Election Day during presidential election years.

Confidence in Voting Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2006

Confidence in Voting Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to direct the Election Assistance Commission to pay to each jurisdiction that conducts a general election on November 7, 2006, and uses a voting system other than an optical scan or other paper ballot voting system, an amount equal to the documented costs it pays or incurs for the preparation, production, and use of contingency paper ballots for such election. Sets a maximum payment of 75 cents for each contingency paper ballot printed. Sets forth conditions for payment.

Universal Prekindergarten Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2006

Universal Prekindergarten Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to a designated state agency for development of universal prekindergaten programs for all children three, four, and five years old in the state. Requires the state to: (1) match federal funds by at least 20%; and (2) submit with its grant application a plan to establish, coordinate, and implement a statewide universal prekindergarten program. Authorizes state agencies to set aside up to 5% of a grant for ongoing professional development activities for teachers and staff of prekindergarten programs that wish to participate.

Honoring the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service as a leader in the State of Georgia and dedication to the cause of civil rights.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2006

Honors the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service and dedication to the cause of civil rights.

For the re-opening of investigative hearings into the Counter-Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) and other intelligence and law enforcement programs and agencies, and an expansion of those hearings to include reneweal of previously curtailed abuses, and other activities sanctioned by the USA PATRIOT ACT.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2006

Declares that Congress will release classified documents that do not involve compromise of an existing source, agent, or method and will renew and administer hearings or form a select oversight committee to: (1) investigate past abuses and legal relief due to the victims of abuses carried out under COINTELPRO (the Counter Intelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI]) and related programs; and (2) identify any renewal of similar abuses following the 9/11 attacks by federal or local agencies or executive branch orders or under the USA PATRIOT Act. Expresses the intent to renew legislation that will end such abuses and fully protect the rights of all U.S. citizens and others who fall under the protection of U.S. laws and international laws and treaties to which the United States is a signatory.

Celebrating the first Milwaukee Mujeres Against Domestic Violence Brides Walk and recognizing all brides walks in protest of domestic violence.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2006

Honors the memory of domestic violence victims. Celebrates the Milwaukee Mujeres Against Domestic Violence Brides Walk. Recognizes all bride walks in protest of domestic violence.

Congratulating the Columbus Northern Little League Baseball Team from Columbus, Georgia, on its victory in the 2006 Little League World Series Championship games.

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2006

Congratulates the Columbus Northern Little League Baseball Team from Columbus, Georgia, on its 2006 Little League World Series Championship.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the original authorization for use of force against Iraq contained in Public Law 107-243 is outdated and Congress should vote on a new use of force resolution that reflects the current situation in Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2006

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the original authorization for use of force against Iraq contained in P.L.107-243 is outdated; and (2) Congress should vote on a new use of force resolution that reflects the current situation in Iraq.

Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2006

Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2006 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Service to provide for an expedited process for the qualification for low-income assistance through a request to the Secretary of the Treasury for tax return and other information sufficient to identify: (1) whether the individual involved is likely eligible for subsidies; and (2) the amount of premium and cost-sharing subsidies for which they would qualify based on such information. Increases the maximum permissible resource level for subsidy eligibility. Waives the late enrollment penalty for subsidy-eligible individuals for the first 24 months of non-enrollment.

Observing the one year anniversary of the date on which the Gulf Coast region was struck by Hurricane Katrina, acknowledging the significant deficiencies that still exist in the ability of cities in the Gulf Coast region to provide necessary social services and subsistence to their residents or to attract the return of many displaced residents, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for all its residents, and ending poverty in America.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2006

Expresses support for the people still affected by Hurricane Katrina. Acknowledges deficiencies in the ability of Gulf Coast cities to provide social services and to attract the return of displaced residents. Reaffirms Congress's commitment to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for its residents, and ending poverty in America.

Iraq War Powers Repeal Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2006

Iraq War Powers Repeal Act of 2006 - Declares that it is U.S. policy to end the occupation of Iraq. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of certain wages of a certified master teacher, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2006

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income up to 25 percent of the wages earned by a certified master teacher in certain schools identified as in need of improvement or in a Head Start program. Defines "certified master teacher" as a teacher who: (1) has at least five years teaching experience in a public elementary or secondary school; (2) is highly qualified as defined by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; (3) has a master's degree; and (4) has advanced certification in the applicable State licensing system. Terminates such exclusion after 2013.

Calling upon the President to appeal to all sides in the current crisis in the Middle East for an immediate cessation of violence and to commit United States diplomats to multi-party negotiations with no preconditions.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2006

Calls upon the President to: (1) appeal to all sides in the current Middle East crisis for an immediate cessation of violence; (2) commit U.S. diplomats to multiparty negotiations with no preconditions; and (3) send a high-level diplomatic mission to the region to facilitate such negotiations. Urges such negotiations to begin as soon as possible, including delegations from the governments of Israel, the Palestinian Authority (PA), Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Supports an international peacekeeping mission to southern Lebanon to prevent cross-border skirmishes during such negotiations.

Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2006

Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program for reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans. Requires the program to include: (1) mandatory training for appropriate staff and contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs who interact with veterans; (2) screening of veterans who receive medical care at a Department facility for suicide risk factors; (3) referral of at-risk veterans for counseling and treatment; (4) a suicide prevention counselor at each Department medical facility; (5) research for suicide prevention and for mental health care for veterans who have experienced sexual trauma while in military service; (6) 24-hour veterans' mental health care availability; and (7) a toll-free hotline. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious problem; and (2) the Secretary should take in the special needs of PTSD-afflicted veterans in developing and implementing the program.

Living American Wage (LAW) Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2006

Living American Wage (LAW) Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the federal minimum wage should be adjusted every four years so that a person earning such wage may earn an annual income of not less than 112% of the federal poverty threshold; and (2) Congress or the states may establish higher minimum wage requirements than that established in this Act. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise calculation of the federal minimum wage to be not less than $5.15 an hour beginning September 1, 1997, and not less than the minimum hourly wage sufficient for a person to earn an annual income that is 12% higher than the federal poverty threshold for a two person household, with one child under age 18 years of age, beginning January 1, 2007.

Supporting intelligence and law enforcement programs to track terrorists and terrorist finances conducted consistent with Federal law and with appropriate congressional consultation.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2006

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports efforts to identify, track, and pursue suspected foreign terrorists and their financial supporters by tracking terrorist money flows and uncovering terrorist networks here and abroad in accordance with existing applicable law, but notes that the expression of such support in this resolution should not be construed as providing additional authority for such efforts; and (2) expresses concern that the unauthorized disclosure of classified information may have made efforts to locate terrorists and terrorist networks, and disrupt their plans, more difficult.

Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2006

Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006 - States that is U.S. policy to: (1) support human rights, democracy, independence of the judiciary, freedom of the press, peacekeeping capacity building, and economic development in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; (2) collaborate with Ethiopia in the Global War on Terror; (3) seek the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Ethiopia; (4) foster stability, democracy, and economic development in the region; and (5) strengthen U.S.-Ethiopian relations. Directs the Secretary of State to take specified actions to support human rights and democratization in Ethiopia. Prohibits until the President makes specified congressional certifications: (1) security assistance to Ethiopia, with exceptions for peacekeeping or counter-terrorism assistance; and (2) U.S. entry of any Ethiopian official involved in giving orders to use lethal force against peaceful demonstrators or accused of gross human rights violations, government security personnel involved in shootings of demonstrators, and Ethiopian civilians involved in killings of Ethiopian policemen. Directs the President to provide assistance for the rehabilitation of Ethiopian torture victims. Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) encourage the government of Ethiopia to enter into discussions with the Oromo Liberation Front to bring them into full participation in Ethiopia's political and economic affairs; and (2) provide necessary assistance to help achieve such goal. Directs the President to provide Ethiopia with: (1) economic policy assistance; (2) financing for U.S.-Ethiopian commercial ventures; and (3) resource policy assistance.

Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2006

Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2006 - States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) pursue a global HIV prevention strategy that emphasizes the needs of married and unmarried women and girls and addresses the factors that lead to gender disparities in HIV infection rates; and (2) balance funding for HIV prevention methods. Directs the President to: (1) formulate and submit to the appropriate congressional committees, and make available to the public, a comprehensive and culturally appropriate global HIV prevention strategy that addresses the HIV vulnerability of married and unmarried women and girls and seeks to reduce the factors that lead to gender disparities in HIV infection rates; (2) ensure that the United States coordinates its overall HIV/AIDS policy and programs with foreign governments, international organizations, other donor countries, and indigenous organizations; (3) provide clear guidance to U.S. field missions; and (4) implement a monitoring and evaluation system.

Honoring the life and accomplishments of James Cameron.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2006

Honors the life and accomplishments of James Cameron (founder of the America's Black Holocaust Museum).

Strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2006

Strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the earned income tax credit phaseout amounts for married taxpayers and make such increases permanent; (2) increase the rate of such credit for families with three or more children; (3) reduce the phaseout of such credit for individuals with no children; (4) make permanent the inclusion of military combat pay in earned income for purposes of computing such credit; and (5) impose an additional income tax on individual taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes over $1 million.

Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2006

Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes that minorities and women still face unique challenges entering into and obtaining upper level positions within the financial services industry; and (2) encourages financial institutions to take specified steps to increase participation of women and minorities in the industry. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) active measures should be taken by employers and educational institutions to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry; and (2) diversity within the financial services industry is vitally important not only to promoting innovation and creativity in the industry but to developing a more inclusive workforce for a fair and just economy.

Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2006

Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2006 - States that any Pigford claimant (relating to a racial discrimination action against the Department of Agriculture) who has not previously obtained a determination on the merits of a Pigford claim may, in a civil action, obtain that determination. States that it is Congress' intent that this Act be liberally construed so as to effectuate its remedial purpose of giving a full determination on the merits for each denied Pigford claim. Defines: (1) "Pigford claimant" as an individual who previously submitted a late-filing request under the consent decree in the case of Pigford v. Glickman (1999); and (2) "Pigford claim" as a discrimination complaint as defined and documented by such consent decree.

Requiring the President to notify Congress if the President makes a determination at the time of signing a bill into law to ignore a duly enacted provision of such newly enacted law, establishing expedited procedures for the consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives in response to such a determination, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2006

Requires the President to report to: (1) Congress on his determination (as indicated in a statement made at the time of enactment or otherwise) to ignore a provision of newly enacted law, including his reasons for making such determination; and (2) the congressional intelligence committees if that determination is based upon classified material. Directs the President to do the same regarding such a determination for each law enacted before enactment of this Act for the 107th through the 109th Congresses. Prescribes expedited procedures in the House of Representatives for legislation in response to such determinations. Requires the General Counsel of the House, at the request of a Member of the House, to prepare a report describing legal actions which may be brought by the Member to challenge the President's refusal to carry out any duly enacted provision of law.

Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change in or for the use of military force against Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2006

Requests the President, and directs the Secretary of State, to provide to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after adoption of this resolution, all documents, including planning documents, electronic mail records, minutes, memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, in the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to strategies and plans designed to cause regime change in, or for the use of military force against Iran.

Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2006

Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive cancer care planning services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a two-year demonstration project for Medicare payment for comprehensive cancer care symptom management services furnished by an eligible entity in accordance with a described plan. Directs the Secretary to make grants to eligible entities for establishing a new, or expanding an existing, palliative care and symptom management program for cancer patients. Directs the Secretary to make grants to eligible entities to improve the quality of graduate and postgraduate training of physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, as well as continuing professional education, in palliative care and symptom management for such patients. Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a program of grants for research on palliative care, symptom management, communication skills, and other end-of-life topics for such patients.

Science Accountability Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2006

Science Accountability Act of 2006 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require states to: (1) establish challenging academic content and student achievement standards in science, beginning in the 2008-2009 school year; and (2) measure the achievement of students in grades three through eight against such standards, beginning in the 2009-2010 school year.

Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2006

Commends the courage and supports the determination of leaders and members of civil society and faith communities who risk their lives to advance local peace-building efforts and promote peace, human rights, and human dignity in Colombia. Recognizes the service and commitment of U.S. and Colombian churches, faith-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations for their advocacy and humanitarian assistance to promote peace, defend human rights, and improve the lives of the people of Colombia who have been displaced and marginalized. Urges the Secretary of State to recognize and provide support for faith-based organizations and non-governmental organizations in Colombia, and their U.S. partners, for efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, promote peace and conflict resolution, advance human rights, and end the armed conflict in Colombia. Calls upon the Secretary of State to monitor any acts of violence or human rights abuses committed against leaders or members of local peace-building efforts in Colombia by government forces, guerilla groups, or paramilitaries.

Opposing any agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of Nigeria to deploy United States Armed Forces to Nigeria.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2006

Opposes any U.S.-Nigeria agreement to deploy U.S. Armed Forces to Nigeria to protect Nigerian oil reserves and facilities, or for any other purpose.

Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job Preservation Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2006

Corporate Welfare Reduction and Job Preservation Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require a 50% reduction in tax benefits for certain large profitable corporations that reduce their employee workforce by 15% or more. Defines "large profitable corporation" as a corporation or partnership that is not defined as a small business concern under the Small Business Act and which has a taxable income that exceeds net operating losses during a specified five-year period. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Export-Import Act of 1945 to require large profitable corporations (as defined by this Act) that reduce their employee workforce by 15% or more to immediately repay loans and forfeit insurance benefits and credit lines provided by such Acts.

Corporate Code of Conduct Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2006

Corporate Code of Conduct Act - Requires U.S. nationals that employ more than 20 persons in a foreign country, either directly or through subsidiaries, subcontractors, affiliates, joint ventures, partners, or licensees, including any security forces, to take necessary steps to implement a specified Corporate Code of Conduct regarding a safe and healthy workplace and internationally recognized environmental, human rights, worker rights, and core labor standards. Requires executive agencies to grant preference in awarding contracts, or in providing certain foreign trade and investment assistance, to those entities that have adopted and are enforcing the Code. Prescribes guidelines for investigations of allegations of noncompliance with the Code. Requires termination of contracts or assistance, and withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of such preference, for any violations determined based on such investigations.

TRUTH Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2006

Transparency and Responsibility for United States Trade Health Act of 2006 or Truth Act of 2006 - Requires a U.S. national that employs one or more individuals in a foreign country, either directly or through subsidiaries, subcontractors, affiliates, joint ventures, partners, or licensees (including any security forces of such national), to take necessary steps to provide transparency and public disclosure in all its operations. Sets forth disclosure information.

Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2006

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month; and (2) President Bush's Commission on Mental Health's finding that the failure to prioritize mental health is a national tragedy.

Depleted Uranium Munitions Suspension and Study Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 2006

Depleted Uranium Munitions Suspension and Study Act of 2006 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to direct that all elements of the Department of Defense (DOD) suspend use of depleted uranium munitions until the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies to certain congressional committees that use of such munitions in future conflicts: (1) will not pose a likely long-term or residual threat to the health of U.S. or NATO military personnel; and (2) will not jeopardize the health of civilian populations in the area of such use. Suspends federal approval of the foreign sale or export of munitions containing depleted uranium until the Secretary of HHS has made such certification. Limits future exports to stocks certified free of transuranic matter by the Secretary of Defense. Requires the Comptroller General to investigate and report to Congress on the contamination of stocks of depleted uranium munitions with transuranic elements. Requires the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention jointly to conduct a comprehensive study of the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions on veterans and on their children born after their respective exposures to uranium. Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (Administrator) a list and maps of all sites in the United States where depleted uranium munitions have been used or produced. Requires the Administrator to study and report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense on the possible depleted uranium contamination of the soil, air, water, and vegetation of each listed site. Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan for mitigation and cleanup at each site.

Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2006

Recognizes and honors the 30th Anniversary of the California victory at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting and recognizes the historical significance of this event to the U.S. wine industry.

To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the 2006 and 2007 initial enrollment periods for the Medicare prescription drug benefit and suspend the late enrollment penalty through December 31, 2007, to permit Medicare beneficiaries to change enrollment in a prescription drug plan during the first 12 months of enrollment, and to prevent changes in formularies other than at the time of open enrollment periods and only with advance notice.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) extend the 2006 and 2007 initial enrollment periods for the Medicare prescription drug benefit; (2) suspend the late enrollment penalty through December 31, 2007; and (3) permit Medicare beneficiaries to change enrollment in a prescription drug plan during the first 12 months of enrollment. Prohibits a PDP sponsor, beginning with 2006, from removing a covered part D drug from the plan formulary, or imposing a restriction or limitation on the coverage of such a drug, other than at the beginning of each plan year, except as the Secretary may permit to take into account new therapeutic uses and newly covered part D drugs. Requires each PDP sponsor to furnish to each plan enrollee, at the time of each annual coordinated election period, a notice of any changes in the formulary or other part D drug coverage restrictions or limitations that will take effect for the upcoming plan year.

Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise requirements for: (1) the use of election examiners and observers; (2) declaratory judgment on the issue of voting qualifications or standards intended to diminish the ability of U.S. citizens to elect preferred candidates; and (3) award of attorney fees in enforcement proceedings to include expert fees and other reasonable costs of litigation. Extends bilingual election requirements through August 5, 2032. Revises the requirements for determining states and political subdivisions covered by them to require use of 2010 American Community Survey census data. Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to the prohibition against the use of tests or devices to deny the right to vote in any federal, state, or local election. Extends both the prohibition and the date for mandatory congressional reconsideration of it.

Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2006

Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history and that names the African American spiritual as a national treasure.

Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2006

Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2006 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to extend its jurisdiction to certain: (1) "included energy transactions" traded on an electronic trading facility; and (2) energy commodities involved in over-the-counter transactions. Sets forth reporting and recordkeeping requirements for: (1) certain contract participants that enter into or execute "included energy transactions;" and (2) electronic trading facilities for energy commodities. Extends prohibitions against fraudulent transactions to: (1) filling an order by offset against the other person's order; and (2) knowingly and willfully becoming the buyer in respect to another person's selling order, or the seller in respect to another person's buying order, without the other person's prior consent. Empowers the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to impose civil and criminal penalties for price manipulation and other violations of such Act.

Safe Tissue Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2006

Safe Tissue Act - Requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect, at least once every two years, each establishment that engages in the manufacture of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a user fee to fund such inspections. Requires the FDA to conduct periodic audits of all documentation submitted by each such establishment to determine compliance with all applicable requirements, including requirements related to ensuring: (1) that human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products are obtained legally; (2) that donor eligibility and donor medical history interviews are based on accurate information that was not provided or obtained in a fraudulent manner; and (3) current good tissue practice. Requires the Secretary to publish a model form containing minimum requirements for establishments to use in obtaining consent from a potential donor of human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products. Sets forth penalties for failing to comply with model form requirements or for knowingly using fraudulent information. Directs the Secretary to: (1) accredit establishments and the personnel of such establishments who participate in the recovery, processing, storage, labeling, packaging, or distribution of human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products; and (2) define "reasonable payments" that are associated with donation of human tissue and tissue-based products for purposes of the National Organ Transplant Act.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the designation of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2006

Calls for the establishment of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. Commends the hospitals, child care councils, schools, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children.

Honoring the African Americans who have served in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2006

Honors and recognizes the contributions of African Americans who have served the United States in the Armed Forces.

Communities Building Access Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2006

Communities Building Access Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to public or nonprofit private entities to carry out demonstration projects for the purpose of making health care coverage available, on a cost-sharing basis, to: (1) employees through employers that have not contributed to health care benefits for employees during the prior 12 months; and (2) self-employed individuals who have been without such coverage during the prior 12 months. Requires the Secretary to make matching grants to public or nonprofit private entities to carry out demonstration projects for the purpose of forming and maintaining networks composed of health care specialists who volunteer health services to eligible individuals. Directs the Secretary to make an award of a grant or contract for the establishment and operation of a clearinghouse for information on demonstration projects under this Act and similar projects that are community initiated. Allows the Secretary to carry out a program to encourage public and private entities that plan or operate such projects to submit information to the clearinghouse.