Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]

An amendment to state that of the funds provided for states for Medicaid awards are to be made to at least 7 states for projects providing Aid to Families with Dependent Children. (Section 966 of the Medicare and Medicaid Amendments of 1980.).

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An amendment to transfer $5 million for a National Center for Chemical Research at Columbia University. The amendment transfers $1 million from each of the following programs: 1) Magnetic fusion, 2) General Science and Research, and 3) University of Washington (Washington State) and Yale University, and by transferring $2 million from basic energy sciences and supporting research.

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An amendment to increase the authorization for state and local law enforcement grants from $100 million in FY 1987 and $200 million in FY 1988 to $660 million in FY 1987 and $695 million in FY 1988; and to reduce the matching requirements from 50% to 10%, and to permit the use of funds for non-federal prison construction.

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An amendment setting conditions for assistance for Bolivia. Assistance can be given only if the president certifies that Bolivia has developed and implemented a plan to control the coca production including a reduction by 10 percent each year of that production. These conditions on aid also apply to the U.S. bank for reconstruction and development, IDA, IFC and the InterAmerican Development Bank in that U.S. directors are to oppose extension of assistance through these institutions unless the coca production control programs is in place.

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A substitute to the McCollum amendment providing that benefits would be restored to persons who have completed a drug treatment program or has otherwise been rehabilitated. Denial of benefits would be suspended while the individual is participating in or seeking admission to a drug treatment program. The amendment excludes education, training, housing and veterans benefits and exempts dependents of the individual from denial of benefits.

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An amendment providing a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment for anyone convicted of intentionally killing a person during the commission or furtherance of a drug-related felony.

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An amendment to establish a 13-member commission to conduct a two-year study on the causes of drug abuse in the United States. The amendment authorizes $5 million for the commission.

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An amendment to require the Treasury Department to collect information on currency confiscated in drug enforcement actions and drug-related money laundering operations, including the dollar amounts of each denomination of currency confiscated. The Department would also be required to report to Congress on what other information would be needed to determine whether $50 and $100 dollar bills are used primarily for drug trafficking and other illegal activities, and on what other information would be needed to determine the feasibility of withdrawing $50 and $100 dollar bills from circulation.

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An amendment numbered 1 printed in the Congressional Record to contain the tax cuts, as in the committee reported bill, and establish a trigger mechanism under which most of the tax cuts would not take effect until Congress enacts legislation to ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security. The trigger mechanism would not apply to the extension of expiring provisions and the increase in the earnings limitation on Social Security Benefits.

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An amendment to transfer 100 percent of the Social Security Trust Fund surplus to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be held in trust for the Social Security system and require that Congress default on publicly traded debt obligations before it could default on its obligations to the Social Security system.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute to provide interest-free bonds for public school construction or repair, purchase of equipment, development of course materials, and teacher training. The amendment would delete the provisions of the bill relating to the establishment of Education Savings Accounts.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute, printed as amendment No. 2 in the Congressional record of June 24, 1997. The amendment would target 71% of the tax cuts to families earning less than $100,000 and limit the $500 child credit to families earning less that $75,000. The amendment would provide $1,500 HOPE scholarships for the first two year of post-secondary education and provide a credit of 20% of tuition costs after the first two years. Capitol gains and estate taxes would be reduced for small businesses and family farms, and homeowners would be allowed to exclude up to $500,000 of capital gains on the sale of a home.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute to provide a 20% reduction to estate and gift taxes and increase the limit on the small business exclusion from $1.3 million to $2 million.

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An amendment printed in part B of H.Rept. 106-246 to provide $250 billion in tax cuts over 10 years but restricts the reductions until legislation is enacted to ensure the solvency of Medicare and Social Security.

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An amendment to insert a new title regarding trade and prohibitions on trade, between the United States and Cuba.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute to provide approximately $89 billion in marriage penalty tax relief over a period of 10 years. In addition, the substitute 1) increases the standard deduction for married couples to twice that of single taxpayers beginning in 2001 (same as the base bill); 2) makes adjustments to the alternative minimum tax to ensure that all married couples benefit from the increased standard deduction; 3) increases the amount a joint-filing couple may earn before their earned income tax credit benefits begin to phase out by $2,000 in 2001 and by $2,500 in 2002; and 4) repeals current law provisions that limit refundable child credits under the alternative minimum tax effective beginning in 2001.

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An amendment to add provisions to the bill prohibiting funds from being used to implement Public Law 104-114 which codifies the economic embargo of Cuba, as in effect on March 1, 1996.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 106-726 to increase the standard deduction for joint returns so that it is equal to twice the standard deduction for single taxpayers. It adjusts the alternative minimum tax so that it would not disallow the full benefit of the increase in the standard deduction. Additionally, the income level at which the earned imcome tax credit begins to phase out by $2,000 in 2001 and by $2,500 in 2002 and beyond is set, while repealing the current law that reduces the EITC and refundable child credit by the amount of the minimum tax.

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An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba.

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Amendment no. 7 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba.

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An amendment numbered 38 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill to implement or enforce the requirement under the Housing Act of 1937 relating to community service.

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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 270, the amendment in the nature of a substitute seeks to add a complete new text.

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An amendment to provide that religious organizations receiving federal funds for social programs may not use those funds to discriminate in employment on the basis of an employee's religion, religious belief or refusal to hold a religious belief; prohibit religious organizations who provide federally funded programs from engaging in sectarian activities at the same time and place as the government funded program; prohibit any provision in the bill from superceding state or local civil rights laws; and to strike the provision in the bill permitting any federal government agency to disburse funds for a program under the measure in the form of direct assistance.

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Substitute includes a one-time rebate, payable immediately after enactment, to all individuals who had income tax liability for taxable year 2000, up to a maximum of $300 for single taxpayers ($600 for married couples).

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 111.

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An amendment made in order pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 104 to insert a complete new text.

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An amendment to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003); increase the earned income tax credit; create a standard deduction for married couples equal to twice the standard available to single individuals and provide marriage penalty relief in the earned income credit and the rate reductions.

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An amendment to insert the following new section on page 166 after line 3: Sec. 647. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba, as defined in section 4(7) of the Cuban Liberty and Deomcratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114), except that the foregoing limitation does not apply to the administration of a tax tariff.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Part B of House Report 108-470 to make permanent the marriage penalty provisions related to the standard deduction and 15% bracket; to accelerate and make permanent marriage penalty relief for low-income working families receiving the benefits of the earned income tax credit; to ensure that the minimum tax will not deny any of the promised benefits; and to provide that the cost would be offset by eliminating some of the recent tax cuts enjoyed by families with incomes over $1 million.

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An amendement numbered 32 printed in House Report 108-206 to allow the addition of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad, and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic to the list of countries eligible for assistance from the HIV/AIDS Global Fund.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 108-181 to insert a complete new text.

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Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds made available in the Act from being used to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute to extend for one year all expiring provisions contained in Title I of H.R. 4297, including the deduction for state and local retail sales taxes, the deduction for college tuition expenses, tax incentives for the District of Columbia and Indian reservations, 15 year depreciation period for leasehold and restaurant improvements, qualified zone academy bonds, the Brownfields cleanup tax incentive, and several other more minor provisions. The amendment makes no substantive changes to the expiring provisions, except for the research credit, work opportunity tax credit, and welfare-to-work tax credit, which are expanded to match the Thomas bill. In addition to theone-year extensions that are retained by the amendment, the amendment also would extend the temporary provision that terminates at the end of this calendar year and that provides a larger earned income tax credit for the families of those serving in Iraq. In addition the amendment would totally eliminate all individual minimum tax liability for individuals with incomes below $200,000 for joint returns, $100,000 in other cases, for taxable year 2006. This provision would reduce the number of AMT taxpayers from 19 million under current law for taxable year 2006 to slightly over 3 million. The amendment does not ex.end tax benefits that do not terminate at the endof this calendar year such as the lower rates on capital gains and dividends. The alternative also includes a broad package of additional provisions that were added by the full Committee. The provisions of the alternative described above would cost approximately $43 billion. The cost is offset by taking back a portion of the recent tax cuts from individuals with annual incomes over $1 million for joint returns, $500,000 for other returns.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to implement, administer, or enforce the economic embargo of Cuba, except that the foregoing limitation does not apply to the administration of a tax or tariff.

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An amendment numbered 12 printed in Part B of House Report 110-261 to remove certain banking restrictions related to Cuba's payment for agricultural purchases from U.S. producers. It also authorizes direct transfers between Cuban banks and U.S. banks and allows visas to be issued to conduct activities related to purchasing U.S. agricultural goods.

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An amendment numbered 14 printed in Part A of House Report 111-219 to prohibit the use of funds for the implementation of the community service requirement for public housing residents.

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

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Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and the Vice President to be jointly elected by the direct vote of the qualified electors of the several states and territories and the District of Columbia.

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2024 Jerome Avenue, in Bronx, New York, as the "Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Post Office Building".

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2016

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2024 Jerome Avenue, in Bronx, New York, as the "Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Post Office Building."

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2016

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2016 This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination against or regarding survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault in: the sale or rental of housing and related activities, residential real estate-related transactions, and the provision of real estate brokerage services. This bill declares that nothing in the Act shall prohibit federal, state, or local government or other assistance or a preference program designed to assist or benefit domestic violence or sexual assault survivors in seeking, securing, or maintaining dwellings, shelters or any other form of housing. The Civil Rights Act of 1968 is amended to prohibit intimidation in fair housing tranactions regarding survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2016

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.

Supporting America's Young Entrepreneurs Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2016

Supporting America's Young Entrepreneurs Act of 2016 This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make eligible for deferment and cancellation under the Federal Direct Loan program a borrower who is an employee or founder of a small business start-up in a distressed area. It also amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from an individual's gross income the amount of such canceled student loan debt. The bill establishes a Federal Direct Refinanced Private Loan program to refinance private education loans. Finally, it establishes a young entrepreneurs business center within the Small Business Administration to certify small business start-ups, identify distressed areas, and approve loan cancelation for founders of small business start-ups.

Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis.

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Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the death of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, (2) expresses condolences to her family, and (3) celebrates her life and righteous accomplishments and honorable deeds.

Expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2016

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.) Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.

Academic Success Centers and Education Networks for Dreamers (ASCEND) Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2016

Academic Success Centers and Education Networks for Dreamers (ASCEND) Act This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to not-for-profit institutions of higher education to develop programs that support Dreamer students in successfully completing postsecondary education. A "Dreamer student" is an individual who is a beneficiary of, or eligible for, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2016

Recognizes and encourages the observance of Small Business Saturday. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2016

Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

Recognizing the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only national museum dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2016

Commends the leadership, staff, scholars, designers, construction workers, volunteers, charter members, and donors who worked tirelessly to realize the venerable dream of opening the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution. Encourages all citizens and residents of, and visitors to, the United States to visit the museum when touring the nation's capital.

Never Again Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2016

Never Again Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), upon the request of a veteran who is enrolled in the VA health care system and entitled to in-patient psychiatric care, to furnish such veteran with in-patient psychiatric care at: (1) the VA facility that is closest to where the veteran resides and that has the capacity and capability to provide such care, or (2) at a non-VA facility if the VA facility lacks such capacity or capability.

Immigration Courts Bail Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2016

Immigration Courts Bail Reform Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the minimum bond amount needed to release a detained alien. An immigration judge may review an initial custody determination for an adult alien, subject to specified rules, which include the following: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall, within 72 hours, file the notice to appear or charging document with the appropriate immigration court and serve such notice on the detained alien; except for criminals or suspected terrorists, DHS may continue to detain an alien only if no conditions will reasonably assure the alien's appearance and the safety of any other person and the community; the Department of Justice shall ensure that an alien has the opportunity to promptly appear before an immigration judge for a custody redetermination hearing; except for criminals or suspected terrorists, an immigration judge shall review the custody determination de novo and may continue to detain the alien only if DHS demonstrates that no conditions will reasonably assure the alien's appearance and the community's safety; DHS and an immigration judge shall order an alien's release on personal recognizance or upon an unsecured appearance bond unless such release will not reasonably assure the alien's appearance or the community's safety; if DHS or an immigration judge determines that such release will not reasonably assure the alien's appearance or such safety, DHS or the immigration judge shall order the alien's release under the least restrictive conditions that will assure the alien's appearance and the community's safety; DHS or an immigration judge shall consider the alien's financial ability in determining whether to impose a bond as a condition of release; and DHS or an immigration judge may not impose a financial condition that results in an alien's detention.

Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2016

Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) designate voting systems used in the United States as critical infrastructure; (2) include threats of compromise, disruption, or destruction of voting systems in national planning scenarios; and (3) conduct a campaign to proactively educate local election officials about the designation of voting systems as critical infrastructure and election officials at all levels of government of voting system threats. In furtherance of local election official preparedness and response, DHS shall conduct research and development to mitigate the consequences of voting systems threats. DHS shall prepare and submit to Congress a comprehensive plan to protect and prepare the critical infrastructure of the voting systems used in the United States against threats, including from acts of terrorism. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall develop standards for ensuring the operational security of the voting systems used in elections for federal office. This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a state, in operating the voting system, to comply with applicable standards for ensuring the operational security of voting systems. The testing and certification of voting systems hardware and software shall test whether voting systems are in compliance with applicable standards developed by NIST for ensuring the operational security of voting systems. NIST shall develop standards for ensuring that the process by which ballots are counted in elections for federal office is transparent and permits voters to verify that votes in such elections are counted correctly. States shall comply with applicable standards, in operating the voting system, for ensuring that the process by which ballots are counted in elections for federal office is transparent and permits voters to verify that votes in such elections are counted correctly. The National Science Foundation shall establish an election technology innovation research and development program.