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Bill· HRH.R. 2369 (109th)referred

Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2005

Honor Our Fallen Prisoners of War Act - Requires the Secretary concerned to award the Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces who die in captivity under circumstances not otherwise establishing eligibility for the Purple Heart. Makes this Act effective as to members of the Armed Forces who die on or after December 7, 1941, including those who die prior to enactment.

Bill· HRH.R. 2320 (109th)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 50-percent bonus depreciation added by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2005

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) permanently extend the 50 percent and 30 percent bonus depreciation for certain original use property, including water utility property, computer software, or qualified leasehold improvement property; (2) permit the use of the percentage of completion accounting method for computing certain depreciation allowances; and (3) allow corporate taxpayers to elect an increased refundable alternative minimum tax credit in lieu of taking a bonus depreciation deduction.

Bill· HRH.R. 2356 (109th)referred

Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2005

Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for physicians' services to: (1) eliminate the sustainable growth rate payment update system; and (2) establish in its place an update to the single conversion factor for 2006 of at least 2.7 percent, and a formula for an update to the single conversion factor for years beginning with 2007. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in calculating the formula for the single conversion factor, to establish an input price index and estimate annually a productivity adjustment factor.

Bill· HRH.R. 2319 (109th)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to expense property eligible for bonus depreciation.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2005

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction in the current taxable year for the entire adjusted basis of certain qualified property eligible for bonus depreciation allowances. Defines "qualified property" to include: (1) computer software, water utility property, or qualified leasehold improvement property that has a depreciation recovery period of 20 years or less and that was acquired after May 12, 2005; and (2) certain noncommercial aircraft acquired after May 12, 2005. Permits the use of the percentage of completion accounting method for computing certain depreciation allowances. Allows corporate taxpayers to elect an increased refundable alternative minimum tax credit in lieu of a bonus depreciation deduction.

Bill· HRH.R. 2251 (109th)referred

COLI Best Practices Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2005

COLI Best Practices Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to limit the tax exclusion for benefits paid by employer-owned life insurance contracts upon the death of an insured employee, with certain exceptions for directors and highly compensated employees and for proceeds paid to the heirs of an insured employee. Requires employers to provide written notice to employees of intent to insure their lives and obtain written consent from such employees to being insured under a company-owned life insurance contract. Imposes certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements for employer-owned life insurance contracts.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 149 (109th)referred

Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2005

Recognizes the independence of the State of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people, and congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 57th anniversary of Israel's independence. Praises the efforts of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to create the conditions for Middle East peace. Commends the bipartisan commitment of all administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.

Bill· HRH.R. 2231 (109th)open

Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2005

Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to make grants to public or nonprofit private entities for the development and operation of not more than eight centers to conduct multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research on environmental factors that may be related to the etiology of breast cancer. Requires each such center to: (1) be known as a Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Center of Excellence; (2) establish ongoing collaborations with community organizations; (3) be formed from a consortium of cooperating institutions; (4) be supported under this Act for a period of not more than five years with additional periods allowed after review and recommendation; and (5) use innovative approaches to study unexplored areas of the environment and breast cancer. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Panel to make recommendations for and to review grants awarded under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2216 (109th)referred

Global Internet Freedom Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2005

Global Internet Freedom Act - Establishes in the International Broadcasting Bureau the Office of Global Internet Freedom to develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy to combat state-sponsored and state-directed Internet jamming by repressive foreign governments, and the intimidation and persecution by such governments of their citizens who use the Internet. Requires an annual report from the Office to Congress on the status of state-sponsored and state-directed Internet jamming by repressive foreign governments and a description of U.S. efforts to counter such jamming. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) denounce repressive foreign governments that engage in Internet jamming; (2) direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations (UN) to submit a resolution condemning repressive foreign governments that engage in Internet jamming and deny their citizens the freedom to access and share information on the Internet; and (3) deploy technologies aimed at defeating state-sponsored and state-directed Internet jamming by repressive foreign governments, and the intimidation and persecution by such governments of their citizens who use the Internet.

Bill· HRH.R. 2134 (109th)open

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American Latino Heritage Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community Act of 2005 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino Community in Washington, D.C.

Bill· HRH.R. 2181 (109th)referred

Puerto Rico Inclusion Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Puerto Rico Inclusion Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers engaged in domestic production activities in Puerto Rico the tax deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities.

Bill· HRH.R. 2118 (109th)referred

To suspend temporarily the duty on Sokalan PG IME.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 2008, the duty on 1H-Imidazole, polymer with (chloromethyl) oxirane (Sokalan PG IME).

Bill· HRH.R. 2115 (109th)referred

To suspend temporarily the duty on Acronal-S-600.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 2008, the duty on 2-propenoic acid, polymer with ethenylbenzene and 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate (Acronal-S-600).

Bill· HRH.R. 2117 (109th)referred

To suspend temporarily the duty on Astacin Finish PUM.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 2008, the duty on Astacin Finish PUM.

Bill· HRH.R. 2121 (109th)referred

Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that no gain shall be recognized on the receipt of a capital gain dividend distributed by a regulated investment company if such dividend is automatically reinvested in additional shares of the company pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 2177 (109th)referred

HELPS Retirees Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Retirees Act of 2005 or the HELPS Retirees Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow retired public safety officers to elect an annual exclusion from gross income up to $5,000 for distributions from governmental retirement plans for the payment of accident or health insurance or long-term care insurance.

Bill· HRH.R. 2119 (109th)referred

To suspend temporarily the duty on Paliotol Yellow L 2140 HD.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 2008, the duty on 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione,5,5'-(1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-diylidene)bis- (Paliotol Yellow L 2140 HD).

Bill· HRH.R. 2116 (109th)referred

To suspend temporarily the duty on Lucirin TPO.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 2005

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 2008, the duty on Diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide (Lucirin TPO).

Bill· HRH.R. 2068 (109th)open

Meat Promotion Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 2005

Meat Promotion Act of 2005 - Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to replace current mandatory country of origin labeling requirements with a voluntary country of origin labeling program for meat and meat products. Sets forth: (1) limitations on use of United States country of origin labels; and (2) civil penalties for program violations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2048 (109th)open

Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 2005

Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2005 - Requires a manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold or introduced into commerce in the United States to disclose to the vehicle owner or to a repair facility of the motor vehicle owner's choosing the information necessary to diagnose, service, or repair the vehicle. Sets forth protections for trade secrets. Instructs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe a uniform methodology for manufacturer disclosure in writing and on the Internet. Prohibits the FTC from prescribing rules that interfere with the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding motor vehicle emissions control diagnostics systems. States that manufacturer noncompliance with this Act constitutes an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting commerce within the purview of the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1996 (109th)passed

Coral Reef and Coastal Marine Conservation Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2005

Coral Reef and Coastal Marine Conservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish in the Department of the Treasury the Coral Reef and Other Coastal Marine Resources Facility. Authorizes the President: (1) through the exchange by the Facility of new obligations for outstanding obligations of an eligible Latin American or Caribbean country with a coral reef or other coastal marine resource, to reduce the amount of concessional loans owed by the country to the United States as of January 1, 2005; and (2) to sell, reduce, or cancel such loans to facilitate a debt-for-nature swap or a debt buyback with an eligible purchaser or country to support coral reef and other coastal marine resource conservation. Requires each beneficiary country that has entered into a Coral Reef and Other Coastal Marine Resources Agreement with the Secretary of State to establish a Coral Reef and Other Coastal Marine Resources Fund to receive payments of interest on new obligations undertaken by the country to provide grants for coral reef and other coastal marine resource conservation projects.

Law· HRH.R. 1953 (109th)enacted

San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2005

San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 100,000 $5 gold coins and 500,000 $1 silver coins emblematic of the San Francisco Old Mint Building, its importance to California and U.S. history, and its role in rebuilding San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Requires that all surcharges received by the Secretary from such coin sales be promptly paid to the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society for purposes of rehabilitating the Historic Old Mint in San Francisco as a city museum and an American Coin and Gold Rush Museum.

Bill· HRH.R. 2012 (109th)referred

End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2005

End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states and political subdivisions to: (1) establish model law enforcement programs that promote the effective prosecution of persons who solicit an unlawful commercial sex act, persons who purvey others to engage in such an act, and sex traffickers; and (2) assist victims of such an act. Amends the federal criminal code to modify prohibitions against transportation for illegal sexual activity and related crimes (generally) and for coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution or criminal sexual activity to explicitly cover purchasers of commercial sexual activities and acts. Directs federal agencies involved in combating sex trafficking and providing services to victims of commercial sex acts inside the United States to coordinate their activities with the Senior Policy Operating Group established by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) report annually to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees regarding grants and evaluating success in enhancing the prosecution and conviction of purchasers, sex traffickers, and exploiters and in reducing demand for commercial sexual activity; (2) disseminate best methods and practices for training state and local law enforcement personnel involved in enforcing laws prohibiting commercial sexual acts at each annual conference conducted by the Department of Justice; and (3) carry out a biennial comprehensive statistical review and analysis of commercial sexual acts in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 1898 (109th)referred

Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2005

Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on communication services (i.e., local telephone service, toll telephone service, and teletypewriter exchange service).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 140 (109th)referred

Recognizing and affirming the efforts of the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers in developing a common standard for decisions relating to withdrawal of water from the Great Lakes and urging that management authority over the Great Lakes should remain vested with the Governors and Premiers.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2005

Recognizes and affirms the efforts of the Governors of the Great Lakes States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and the Premiers of the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec in developing a common standard for decisions relating to the withdrawal of water from the Great Lakes. Urges that the management authority over such waters should remain vested with such Governors and Premiers.

Bill· HRH.R. 1820 (109th)open

Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2005

Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 2005 - Amends the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1984 to designate, upon the termination of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission, the Canal Corridor Association to be the management entity for the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor. Requires the Association to develop and submit a proposed management plan for the Corridor to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance to the Association for the development and implementation of the management plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 1819 (109th)referred

Medicare Payment Adjustment To Community Health Centers (PATCH) Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 2005

Medicare Payment Adjustment To Community Health Centers (PATCH) Act of 2005 - Amends part E (Miscellaneous) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of Federally qualified health center (FQHC) services to include certain services furnished by an FQHC for which payment may otherwise be made under Medicare if they were furnished by a health care provider or health care professional other than an FQHC. Repeals the limitation of such services to outpatients of an FQHC, extending them to all patients of an FQHC. Repeals the declaration that any reference to a rural health clinic is deemed a reference to an FQHC. Ensures FQHC reimbursement for patients of hospitals and critical access hospitals under the hospital prospective payment system.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 227 (109th)passed

Recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indian Americans to economic innovation and society generally.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2005

Recognizes the valuable and significant contributions of Indian Americans to American society. Honors the economic innovation attributable to graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology. Urges all Americans to recognize the contributions of Indian Americans and have a greater appreciation of the role they have played in helping to advance and enrich American society.

Bill· HRH.R. 1729 (109th)referred

Puerto Rico Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2005

Puerto Rico Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the formula for the Medicare inpatient hospital services payment rate for Puerto Rico hospitals to: (1) reduce the applicable Puerto Rico percentage from 25 percent to zero; and (2) increase the applicable Federal percentage from 75 percent to 100 percent.

Bill· HRH.R. 1736 (109th)referred

Investment in America Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 2005

Investment in America Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities; (2) increase the rates of the alternative incremental tax credit for research expenses; and (3) permit a taxpayer election of an alternative simplified tax credit for research expenses.

Bill· HRH.R. 1684 (109th)referred

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2005

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act of 2005 - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the ban on State taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce.

Bill· HRH.R. 1685 (109th)referred

Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2005

Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the ban on State taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. Repeals provisions permitting States with Internet tax laws enacted prior to the ban on Internet taxes to continue enforcing such laws.

Bill· HRH.R. 1707 (109th)referred

Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2005

Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for projects for the conservation of rare felids and rare canids. Authorizes the Secretary to convene an advisory group of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of felids and canids. Restricts the use of grants for captive breeding or display purposes. Establishes in the Multinatonal Species Conservation Fund as a separate account the Great Cats and Rare Canids Conservation Fund. Defines "rare canid" to: (1) mean any canid species, subspecies, or population that is not native to the United States and Canada, and is included in the threatened or endangered lists of the World Conservation Union, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (2) include such a subspecies or population of dhole, gray wolf, ethiopian wolf, african wild dog, or maned wolf. Defines "rare felid" to: (1) mean any felid species, subspecies, or population that is not native to the United States and Canada, and is included in the threatened or endangered lists of the World Conservation Union, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (2) include such a subspecies or population of lion, leopard, jaguar, snow leopard, clouded leopard, cheetah, or iberian lynx. Does not include any tiger.

Bill· HRH.R. 1631 (109th)open

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Amends Federal rail transportation law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate high-speed rail infrastructure bonds if: (1) the bonds are issued by a State, or one or more of the States that have entered into an interstate compact under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, or by such compact; (2) they are for financing projects that make a substantial contribution to providing the infrastructure required to complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor for high-speed intercity rail passenger service, or for projects for the Alaska Railroad; (3) for a railroad passenger transportation corridor design that includes the use of freight railroad rights-of-way, a written agreement exists between the applicant and the freight railroad regarding such use and other conditions are met; (4) the corridor design eliminates all existing railroad grade crossings that would impede high-speed rail operations; (5) the applicant agrees to comply with certain labor standards with respect to such project; and (6) the applicant agrees not to pay the principal or interest on the bonds using funds derived directly or indirectly from the Highway Trust Fund, except as permitted by existing law. Excludes the interest on such bonds from an individual's gross income. Requires any entity providing high-speed intercity passenger railroad transportation to negotiate over hiring and working conditions with the collective bargaining agent or agents of the employees of any existing rail passenger service it might be replacing. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain tax credits to holders of qualified high-speed rail infrastructure bonds. Makes corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance. Amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures that include at least one railroad.

Bill· HRH.R. 1630 (109th)open

Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 2005

Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize appropriations for Amtrak for FY 2006 through 2008 for: (1) capital expenditures; (2) certain mandatory payments; and (3) Amtrak's contractual obligations for commuter and State-supported passenger rail service. Includes among mandatory Amtrak payments to the Treasury: (1) an amount equal to the tax Amtrak must pay as an employer under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act that is more than the amount needed for anticipated benefits for retirees and their beneficiaries; (2) amounts necessary to pay the contribution for employee unemployment benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act that are more than its obligations calculated on an experience-related basis; and (3) amounts necessary to pay railroad unemployment repayment taxes. Requires Amtrak to transmit to the Secretary of Transportation annually a comprehensive business plan, including targets for ridership and for each intercity train route (including Autotrain), revenues, and capital and operating expenses, and supplemental reports describing the work completed to date, any changes to the business plan, and the reasons for such changes. Prohibits the use of amounts appropriated under this Act to subsidize operating losses of commuter rail passenger or rail freight transportation.

Bill· HRH.R. 1578 (109th)open

Real Estate Investment Thrift Savings Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2005

Real Estate Investment Thrift Savings Act - Amends Federal law relating to the Federal Employees' Retirement System to provide for the establishment of a Real Estate Stock Investment Fund under the Thrift Savings Plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 1548 (109th)referred

Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2005

Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations to make collegiate housing and infrastructure improvement grants to certain tax-exempt social clubs (e.g., college fraternities and sororities) so long as all of the active members of such clubs are full-time students at the college or university with which such clubs are associated. Defines "collegiate housing and infrastructure grants" to include grants to provide, improve, operate, or maintain collegiate housing.

Bill· HRH.R. 1549 (109th)referred

Renewing the Dream Tax Credit Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2005

Renewing the Dream Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow homebuilders and investors a general business tax credit for building or substantially rehabilitating residences for low and moderate-income individuals in certain areas, including a rural area, an Indian reservation, or an area of chronic economic distress. Sets forth rules for the calculation of such credit and its administration and allocation by the States.

Bill· HRH.R. 1498 (109th)open

Chinese Currency Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Chinese Currency Act of 2005 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding countervailing duty investigations to revise the definition of countervailable subsidy to include exchange-rate manipulation. Defines "exchange-rate manipulation" as protracted large-scale intervention by an authority to undervalue its currency in the exchange market that prevents effective balance-of-payments adjustment or that gains an unfair competitive advantage over any other country. Specifies factors for determining whether exchange-rate manipulation is occurring and a benefit thereby conferred. Applies the definition of "exchange-rate manipulation" to the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) or any other public entity within its territory. Specifies: (1) factors for determining whether exchange-rate manipulation is occurring in the PRC; (2) actions to be taken, if a petition for an investigation alleges and reasonably documents that it is occurring; and (3) the standard for presidential action to prevent or remedy the market disruption at issue (including import relief and its modification and extension). Directs the Secretary of Defense, upon proper request or resolution, to report to the U.S. International Trade Commission any determination as to whether or not the articles of the PRC that are the subject of the investigation are like or directly competitive with domestically produced articles critical to the U.S. defense industrial base. Prohibits the Secretary from procuring, directly or indirectly, such products if the Commission or the President or the U.S. Trade Representative makes an affirmative determination that the Secretary's determination is accurate. Provides for presidential waiver of the prohibition in the national security interests of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 1518 (109th)referred

Family Friendly Employers Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Family Friendly Employers Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to include assistance provided to dependents of an employee. Limits the annual amount of the exclusion for such dependents to $2,500.

Bill· HRH.R. 1510 (109th)referred

Realistic Roofing Tax Treatment Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Realistic Roofing Tax Treatment Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to classify any roof system as 20-year property for depreciation purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 1505 (109th)open

Jessica Lunsford Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Jessica Lunsford Act - Amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act to direct that State procedures include a process under which the State mails a nonforwardable verification form at least twice a year to the last known address of the person required to register as a sexually violent offender, to be returned within ten days after receipt, with failure to return the form within the period allowed punishable in the same manner as a failure to register. Requires a State prison officer, the court, or another responsible officer or official, if a person required to register is released from prison or placed on parole, supervised release, or probation, to: (1) notify the agency responsible for supervising the person that such person is required to register; and (2) provide that agency with the registration information relating to that person. Provides that a person required to register who has two or more convictions for failing to register or failing to keep such registration current shall, upon release from imprisonment, be required to wear a location-transmitting device (such as an anklet) at all times for not less than five years (ten years if the person is a sexually violent predator). Requires the State to frequently monitor the information transmitted. Sets forth provisions regarding compliance dates and loss of Federal funding for failure to implement this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1517 (109th)referred

Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 85 percent maximum tax rate on Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits enacted by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. Appropriates, from the general fund, to the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund amounts equal to the reduction in revenues resulting from this repeal.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 193 (109th)passed

Expressing support to the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on May 20, 2005, in Havana.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Supports the organizers and participants of the historic meeting of the Assembly to Promote the Civil Society in Cuba in May 2005 in Havana. Urges: (1) the international community to support the Assembly's mission to bring democracy to Cuba; and (2) the Administration and international community to oppose any attempts by the Castro regime to repress Assembly organizers and participants. Shares the Assembly's pro-democracy ideals.