Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]

An amendment to allow a waiver of the provisions of the Richardson amendment if the President states in writing that such a waiver is necessary.

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An amendment to prevent the expenditure of funds by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to enforce labeling requirements for malt beverage glass returnable bottles of 12 ounces or less to which labels have been permanently affixed by means of painting and heat treatment if such returnable bottles were ordered on or before April 21, 1989, and provided that the closure for such bottles must contain the appropriate warning statement. The amendment further provides that any new returnable glass bottles ordered after April 21, 1989, will be in full compliance with existing labeling regulations.

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Amendment appropriates $50 million for guaranteed loans to finance construction or conversion of U.S. flag vessels in private U.S. shipyards.

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An amendment to strike the provisions of the bill regarding Global Cooperative Initiatives, Defense-Wide.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 111-233 to (1) provide that funds be made available for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting from within the funds available; (2) increase the amount available for transfer to the Fisher House and Suites; (3) redirect funds otherwise available for advance procurement of additional F-22 aircraft, and provide for spare and repair parts including engines for the F-22 and C-17, aircraft defensive systems, and aircraft weapon systems; (4) include a technical revision in the Defense Health Program and shift $26,000,000 from operation and maintenance funding to research, development, test and evaluation; (5) prohibit further outsourcing of utility functions at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; (6) make additional funds available for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense; (7) prohibit conversion of government-owned ammunition plants; and (8) allow for funds to be transferred to the Coast Guard for operating expenses.

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An amendment to increase from $3,751,100,000 to $3,763,100,000 funds for Army aircraft procurement. The intent of the amendment is to add funds for 6 C-12's.

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An amendment to require all ethics complaints filed with the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to be sponsored by a sitting Member of the House.

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An amendment not preprinted in the Congressional Record, to require that funds appropriated in this Act may not be used to change the computation of military retired pay as required by law in fiscal year 1995 for military personnel who entered the service before September 8, 1980.

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A technical amendment.

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A substitute amendment to the Addabbo amendment to reduce funds for Air Force aircraft procurement from 13,957,598,000 dollars to 12,158,598,000 dollars. The purpose of the amendment is to delete B-1 procurement funds and include funds for the stretched FB-111.

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An amendment to require that the net budget authority savings in the bill be used for deficit reduction. Specifically, the amendment requires that the net budget authority savings in the bill be appropriated to the Deficit Reduction Fund established by executive order, and is to be exclusively used for deficit reduction.

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An amendment specifying that no funds shall be spent for the SRAM-T missile program unless specifically authorized by law.

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An amendment to the Neumann amendment, not preprinted in the Congressional Record, to clarify that the prohibition on United States troops does not apply to emergency air rescue operations, the airborne delivery of humanitarian supplies, or the planning and execution of OPLAN 40104 to extract UNPROFOR personnel.

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An amendment to add $1.7 million for prekindergarten programs under the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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An amendment to insert "(reduced by $5,000,000)(increased by $5,000,000)" on page 27, line 17, after the first dollar amount.

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An amendment to add $1 million for fossil energy research and development under the Department of Energy.

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An amendment to postpone the imposition of economic sanctions until June 1,1989. During this period, the amendment specifies that EPA would still have the authority to impose sanctions against areas which are not making "reasonable good faith efforts" toward compliance with the ozone and carbon monoxide standards.

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Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 2010

Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event. Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW. Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success that robotics competitions organized by groups such as For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) are having in inspiring students to pursue STEM-related careers. Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all other efforts to increase national awareness of it and its impact on the future of the nation.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the "Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office".

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 2010

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the "Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office."

Congratulating the Penn State women's volleyball team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I National Championship.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 2010

Congratulates the Penn State women's volleyball team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I women's volleyball championship.

State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 2010

State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2010 - Amends the Hatch Act to: (1) allow state and local law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of sheriff; and (2) allow sheriffs to engage in campaign activities by attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events, holding or sponsoring political fundraisers, or appearing on political advertisements. Establishes a limitation period of six months after the later of the date of the alleged violation or the date of enactment of this Act for presenting charges against a law enforcement officer for Hatch Act violations.

Expressing support for the designation of January 10, 2010, through January 16, 2010, as National Influenza Vaccination Week.

United States · United States Congress · 12 January 2010

Expresses support for the designation of National Influenza Vaccination Week and encourages people in the United States to get vaccinated.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the guidelines of the United States Preventive Services Task Force would not prohibit an insurer from providing coverage for mammography services in addition to those recommended by the Task Force and should not be used by insurers to deny coverage for services that are not recommended on a routine basis; and (2) the National Cancer Institute should continue to invest and provide leadership regarding research to develop more effective breast cancer screening tools and strategies.

Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2009

Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009 - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit the annual percentage rate (APR) applicable to an extension of credit on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan from exceeding 16%. Includes in an APR any compensation fee (including a membership fee or an annual fee) for: (1) opening or maintaining the account; (2) granting an extension of credit; or (3) making available a line of credit. Authorizes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to make adjustments to the maximum APR limitation; but creates the presumption that any increase by the Board to the maximum limitation is not in the public interest unless severe economic conditions justify the increase. Prohibits construction of this Act as an endorsement by Congress of a 16% APR. Declares the intention of Congress that: (1) such maximum APR limitation should merely serve as a ceiling on consumer credit cards and few, if any, consumer credit card accounts would ever bear the maximum rate; and (2) consumer credit card issuers should strive to maintain APRs most advantageous to borrowers. Treats as an unfair or deceptive act or practice a credit card account which, as of December 11, 2009, bears an APR that is less than 16%, and subsequently increases it between December 11, 2009, and 60 days after enactment of this Act. Imposes a $15 cap upon certain credit card account fees, including fees (such as late fees, overdraft fees, or over-the-limit transaction fees) for borrower default or breach of any condition upon which credit was extended.