Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]

An amendment preprinted in the Congressional Record of October 11 as amendment No. 27, to add the Committee on Resources to the list of recipients that would receive a report concerning the review of laboratories operated by NOAA issued by the Secretary of Commerce.

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An amendment to make a technical correction to the bill to correct a typographical error.

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An amendment, not preprinted in the Congressional Record, to reduce the aggregate amount made available from the general fund for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--Disease Control, Research, and Training and for Administration for Children and Families--Refugee and Entrant Assistance by $10 million and $25 million respectively, and to increase the aggregate amount made available for Impact Aid by $22 million.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute (printed as amendment No.49 in the Congressional Record of May 9, 1995) that would retain the provisions in the bill regarding Clean Water funding authorizations, assistance to local communities, control of combined sewer overflows, and coordination of state programs for compliance with EPA Great Lakes water quality guidelines. The amendment would not include those provisions in the bill which authorize waivers to secondary treatment requirements for sewage treatment plants in costal communities with a population of less than 20,000; nor would it allow waivers and modifications of discharge permits for industrial facilities and sewage treatment plants, or allow states to downgrade designated uses of water bodies and applicable water quality standards. The amendment would substitute the provisions in the bill regarding wetlands with provisions that delegate authority over wetlands to the States; grant to the Dept. of Agriculture responsibility for designating wetlands on agricultural land; establish federal, state, and local coordinating committee to develop and test national wetlands policies and procedures for wetland restoration. The amendment would not include the new requirements in the bill for compensating landowners for property losses resulting from regulation.

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An amendment to allow the contracting out to private attorneys of judicial foreclosure litigation on properties secured through Farmers Home Administration Section 502 loans (rather than the current requirement that all such litigation be handled by U.S. Attorneys).

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An amendment to increase the appropriation for Environmental Programs and Management by $33,900,000 from $1,900,000,000 to $1,933,900,000 by reducing the appropriation for Mission Support under NASA by $33,900,000.

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An amendment to clarify that all Federal agency activities under the Ocean Dumping Act, including designation of an ocean dump site, are reviewable by states for consistency with state coastal programs if the proposed activity affects a land use, water use, or natural resource of the coastal zone.

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An amendment to prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of religion.

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An amendment, printed the House Report 105-184, to suspend assistance to the Palestine Liberation Organization authority for a period of 90 days. Assistance could resume after 90 days only after the President submits a report to Congress certifying that the PLO has undertaken specific and positive actions on a variety of issues, including apprehension of terrorists and recinding the imposition of the death penalty for the sale of land to Jew.

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An amendment numbered 18 and printed in the Congressional record that stipulates that foreign states or agencies are not immune to U.S.property seizure or expropriation laws.

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An amendment to require that contingency plans contain a provision which allows officials to have up to five hours to ensure removal of a discharge, or threat of discharge.

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An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 108-120 to insert a new section providing for repeal of required grade of defense attache' in France.

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An amendment preprinted in the Congressional Record of October 11 as amendment No. 26, to add the Committee on Resources to the list of recipients that would receive a report concerning the termination of certain programs issued by the Secretary of Commerce.

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An amendment to prohibit any funds to be used by the United States to intervene against a claim for attachment in aid of execution of property of terrorism sponsoring states by those injured or killed in acts of terrorism.

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An amendment preprinted in the Congressional Record of October 11 as amendment No. 25, to strike provisions authorizing the sea grant program and provisions repealing two specific sea grant programs.

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An amendment to provide that certain school districts may be allowed to carry forward no more than 30 percent of their budgets from the previous fiscal year assistance under the Impact Aid provisions of the bill.

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Urban Medicare-Dependent Hospitals Preservation Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2008

Urban Medicare-Dependent Hospitals Preservation Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2008, to revise the criteria and payment formula for "subsection (d) hospitals" which are urban Medicare-dependent hospitals.

Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2008

Encourages the distribution of estate planning information by professionals to all Americans. Supports the designation of a National Estate Planning Awareness Week (third week of October).

Safeguarding Our Hospitals' Futures Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2008

Safeguarding Our Hospitals' Futures Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in the case of discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2008, to continue to apply budget neutrality on a national basis in the calculation of the urban hospital wage floor for discharges occurring during FY2008 under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (through a uniform, national adjustment to the area wage index).

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensive energy legislation has been enacted.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2008

Declares that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensive energy legislation has been enacted into law that: (1) opens the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), and oil shale reserves to environmentally prudent exploration and extraction; (2) extends expiring renewable energy incentives; (3) encourages the streamlined approval of new refining capacity and nuclear power facilities, and advanced research and development of clean coal, coal-to-liquid, and carbon sequestration technologies; and (4) minimizes drawn out legal challenges that unreasonably delay or prevent actual domestic energy production.

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2008

Commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio. Recognizes his tremendous influence on American architecture. Expresses the gratitude of the Congress for the enhancement of Andrea Palladio's life and career has bestowed upon America's built environment.

Recognizing the persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2008

Recognizes the importance, heroism, and sacrifice of the men and women who are serving in or have served in the airborne forces. Urges the American people to remember and teach future generations about the contribution and dedication of such individuals. Urges the President to designate a National Airborne Day.

Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2008

Honors the 28th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army for serving and protecting the United States.

Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the National Guard who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2008

Unconditionally supports members of the National Guard and their families. Recognizes: (1) the sacrifices made by such members and their families; (2) the men and women who have so served as examples of leadership, courage, and service before self; and (3) the work the National Guard has put forth to secure our southwest border.