Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]

An amendment to strike the Highway Beautification section of the bill and substitute a new section. The new section requires the Secretary to submit, within one year, a study to Congress on the effectiveness of the Highway Beautification Act in controlling and removing outdoor advertising signs. The study is to list state and local responsibilities in such control if federal programs were to be phased out. And the study is to provide alternative methods for meeting the ends of the beautification act.

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An amendment to the Judiciary Committee amendment on the previous legislative day to add that members of the armed forces may be used in assisting drug enforcement officials in drug seizures and arrests outside the land areas of the U.S. or its territories and possessions.

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An amendment to the Waxman amendment to change the period for approval of generic drugs from 30 months to 18 months.

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An amendment to deauthorize the high level lock barge canal from the St. Johns River across Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. The amendment contains provisions for closing down the project such as operation of existing facilities of the project, purchase of lands necessary to close the project down, and other matters.

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An amendment substituting the 1980 cut off date by which immigrants must have entered the country to qualify for legalization for the 1982 date of the bill. The amendment specifically permits Cubans and Haitians who entered after January 1, 1982, to qualify.

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An amendment to the Breaux amendment, deleting the Breaux amendment reference to a "displace person".

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An amendment to permit states to remove billboards along roadways if they choose to contribute more than current requirements.

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An amendment to require the Administrator of NASA to implement a controlled substance testing program.

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An amendment to require the implementation of a controlled substances testing program for any employee of the CIA, the Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, NSA, the Army, Navy Air Force, Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Department of Energy, the FBI, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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An amendment to create a new title establishing guidelines for the control of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in rural areas adjacent to the Federal-aid and Interstate System highways.

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An amendment to the NICHOLS amendment to require a study concerning the feasibility of creating a unified command for missions, functions, and responsibilities relating to the security of United States borders.

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An amendment to prohibit any educational institution from receiving Federal funds unless they have a program for the prevention of drug abuse.

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An amendment to the Yates amendment to reduce from $13,575,000 to $11,075,000 the funding level for restoration and renovation of buildings occupied by the Smithsonian Institution. The intent of the amendment is to strike funds for adding storage space under the existing Freer Gallery of Art.

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An amendment to reduce funding for operating and maintenance of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from $4,529,000 to $4,438,000.

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An amendment to impose minimum mandatory criminal penalties for possession of the drug "crack", based on a sliding scale: A five year minimum sentence would be imposed for a first conviction of possession of at least five grams of the drug; two grams for a second conviction and one gram for the third or more conviction of possession of the drug.

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An amendment to delete provisions of the bill prohibiting the seizure and civil foreiture of conveyances such as boats, automobiles, etc when the owner of such conveyance is determined not to be culpable in the possession of drugs. The amendment provides for expedited petition procedures in cases where the owner of a seized conveyance is proven innocent of drug possession charges.

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An amendment to require random drug testing of individuals on probation in federal judicial districts where the bill's demonstration program for drug testing of arrested persons is in effect. The amendment would only apply to probationers convicted of drug-related offenses or individuals who have tested positive on pre-trial drug tests and establishes abstaining from illegal drug use as a requirement for parole.

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An amendment requiring the Secretary of Transportation to conduct an investigation into the site selection process for certain park-and-ride facilities in the vicinity of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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An amendment prohibiting the expenditure of funds appropriated in the bill for certain park-and-ride facilities in Florida until the Secretary of Transportation conducts an investigation into the site selection process for such facilities.

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An amendment to strike the provisions of the bill extending protection from housing discrimination to families with children under the age of 18, and to require the Civil Rights Commission to conduct a study on the nature and extent of housing discrimination against families with children and to submit the results of the study to Congress within three years.

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An amendment providing for payment from the official expenses allowance of a Member of the House for controlled substances testing of office staff.

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An amendment which permits the use of fraudulent documents as evidence in deportation proceedings if the person knowingly and willfully used such documents in his/her amnesty application.

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An amendment comprised of three amendments en bloc to require that the State Department's annual "International Narcotics Control Status Report" include a description of the assistance denied to major drug producing and transiting countries during the preceding year, and sections prepared by the Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs Service, and Coast Guard, describing the narcotics control assistance these agencies have provided to foreign countries, and the assistance foreign countries have provided to these agencies. Finally, the amendment adds language to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 which states that "suppression of international narcotics trafficking is among the most important foreign policy objectives of the United States.".

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An amendment to delete from the bill language which would allow an Independent Counsel to unilaterally expand his own prosecutorial jurisdiction.

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An amendment to provide for a five year sunset of the provisions of the bill.

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An amendment to strike from the bill the language which provides that each Independent Counsel appointed pursuant to this law would constitute a new agency of the Federal Government totally unrelated to any branch or department of the U.S. Government.

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An amendment to strike from the bill a provision which precludes the Attorney General from basing a decision not to apply for an Independent Counsel on a determination that the accused lacked the state of mind required for the alleged criminal violation.

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An amendment to include Members of Congress as covered individuals subject to mandatory independent counsel investigations.

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An amendment to clarify that oversight jurisdiction by Congress over the Independent Counsel means oversight of ongoing Independent Counsel investigations and that currently appointed Independent Counsels shall have a duty to cooperate with such oversight by Congress.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute to reauthorize the current Independent Counsel statute through the end of 1988 for the purpose of allowing the courts to settle the issue of its constitutionality.

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An amendment to strike from the bill language providing for the permanent appointment of Independent Counsels as Special Government Employees, and would require pursuant to current law that the Independent Counsels as Special Government Employees be appointed for 130-day periods out of 365 days.

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An amendment to exempt the Coast Guard from the provisions of the 3.3 percent across the board cut imposed by the Penny amendment.

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An amendment to include expenses of printing of extaneous matter inserted in the portion of the Congressional Record entitled "Extensions of Remarks" for which a cost estimate of the Public Printer is required (other than printing done under general leave requested by the floor manager of a measure) in the appropriation for Official Expenses of the Members.

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An amendment to provide for drug testing of State Department employees with access to classified information.

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An amendment expressing the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should demand drug-free campuses and should enforce strict policies to eliminate drug use by students.

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An amendment which authorizes the Federal Government to reimburse state and local governments for the increased costs associated with caring for the Haitian refugees who are allowed into the United States.

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Amendment sought to increase the appropriation for alcohol, drug abuse and mental health programs by $134.2 million and decrease the same amount from funds provided for impact aid (aid to cities where military bases are located).

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An amendment, numbered 6 and printed in the Congressional Record, to allow a State, county, port authority or other local jurisdiction to conduct criminal background checks on employees or applicants for employment.

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An amendment to require at least 50 percent of contributions accepted by House candidates to come from in-state residents.

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An amendment numbered 6 as printed in House Report 105-573 to require that credit card companies which receive payments from cardholders who are parents delinquent in child support obligations must hold those payments in trust and distribute them to parents and children entitled to receive the money according to the priority of such claims assigned under the bill.

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Congratulating Andre Agassi on his esteemed professional tennis career, thanking him for his ongoing contributions to the community of Las Vegas, Nevada, and wishing him much luck in his future endeavors.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2006

Congratulates Andre Agassi on his esteemed professional tennis career and expresses thanks for his contributions to the community of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2006

Margaret Thatcher Congressional Gold Medal Act - Provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Margaret Thatcher in recognition of her dedication to the values of free markets and free minds.

Requesting the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for a comprehensive and permanent program to medically monitor individuals who were exposed to the toxins of 9/11 Ground Zero in New York City and to provide medical treatment for all such individuals who are sick as a result of exposure to the toxins.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2006

Requests the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and submit to Congress by December 1, 2006, a plan for a comprehensive and permanent program to: (1) medically monitor all individuals who were exposed to toxins of the 9/11 Ground Zero in New York City; and (2) provide medical treatment for all such individuals who are sick as a result of the toxins.

Providing for earmarking reform in the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2006

Makes it out of order in the House of Representatives to consider: (1) a bill reported by a committee unless the report includes a list of earmarks in the bill or in the report (and the names of the requesting Members); or (2) a conference report on a bill unless the joint explanatory statement accompanying it includes a list of earmarks in it or in the joint statement (and the names of the requesting Members) that were not committed to the conference committee by either chamber, not in the committee report, and not in a Senate committee report on a companion measure. Makes it out of order in the House to consider a bill carrying a tax measure reported by the Ways and Means Committee in which the Joint Committee on Taxation has: (1) identified a tax earmark, unless the report on the bill includes a list of tax earmarks in it or in the report (and the names of the requesting Members); or (2) failed to provide such analysis. Makes it out of order in the House to consider a conference report carrying such a measure as to which the Joint Committee on Taxation has: (1) identified a tax earmark, unless the accompanying joint explanatory statement includes a list of tax earmarks in it or in the joint statement (and the names of the requesting Members) that were not committed to the conference committee by either chamber, not in the Committee report, and not in a Senate committee report on a companion measure; or (2) failed to provide such analysis. Makes it out of order in the House to consider a rule or order that waives the requirements of this Act with respect to consideration of conference reports. Requires the Joint Committee to: (1) review any bill containing a tax measure that is being reported by the Ways and Means Committee or prepared for filing by a conference committee; (2) identify whether such bill contains any tax earmarks; and (3) provide the Ways and Means Committee and the conference committee with a statement identifying such earmarks or declaring that the legislation does not contain any. Requires the statement to be included in the committee report or joint statement of managers, as applicable.

Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States.

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Congratulates the Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and applauds its contributions to employment and economic growth.

Supporting the appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.

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Commends the efforts of U.S. officials who have helped secure the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Darfur Peace Agreement. Supports the appointment of an adequately staffed Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan to develop and coordinate U.S. policy toward Sudan. Urges the Envoy's mandate to include: (1) deterring further escalation of violence and humanitarian disaster in the Darfur region of Sudan while ensuring civilian protection and implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement; (2) facilitating the development of an international peacekeeping mission to Darfur; (3) coordinating reconstruction in Southern Sudan and other marginalized areas; (4) coordinating the return of refugees and displaced people in Darfur and southern Sudan; (5) consolidating peace in Northern Uganda; (6) coordinating efforts to ensure transformation of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into a professional armed force; (7) working toward achieving a peaceful and democratic Sudan by ensuring that free and fair elections are held; and (8) coordinating efforts toward achieving accountability for the crimes committed in Darfur.

Encouraging the establishment of programs to increase public awareness of vision disorders in children.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2006

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that programs should be established to: (1) increase public awareness about the prevalence and devastating consequences of vision disorders in children; and (2) educate the public and health care providers about the warning signs and symptoms of ocular and vision disorders, the benefits of early detection, evaluation, and treatment, and the importance of early and regular vision screening and comprehensive eye exams.

Recognizing and supporting the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption and the efforts the Act has spurred including National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging adoption throughout the year.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2006

Recognizes and supports: (1) the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and of the efforts it has spurred; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Encourages adoption throughout the year.

Commending the Republic of Cyprus and thanking the Cypriot people for their support and assistance in the evacuation of Americans fleeing Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2006

Commends the Republic of Cyprus and thanks the Cypriot people for their support and assistance in the evacuation of Americans fleeing Lebanon.

Helping Families Adopt Orphans Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2006

Helping Families Adopt Orphans Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that any "covered individual" (an individual whose Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition was approved on or after January 1, 2005) may file a Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative for at least two years after the approval of the individual's application. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring: (1) a covered individual who files a timely petition to pay any fees or complete any requirements already paid or completed in conjunction with the application or contingent on the amount of time that elapses between the application's approval and the petition's filing; and (2) any person who was a covered individual on this Act's enactment date from paying any fee for the timely filing of a petition unless that fee was required at the time the application was approved.