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9,581 records where Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 2009
Military Families Affordable Homes Act - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax-exempt facility bonds to expand the eligibility of military personnel for low-income residential rental housing financed by such bonds.
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2009
Preserving Records of Terrorist & Criminal Transactions Act of 2009 or the PROTECT Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to require: (1) the retention for a minimum of 10 years of criminal background check records for known or suspected members of terrorist organizations who attempt to purchase firearms or apply for a state permit to possess, acquire, or carry firearms; and (2) the retention for at least 180 days of other criminal background check records relating to firearms purchases. Repeals certain provisions that require the destruction within 24 hours of identifying information for individuals who legally purchase or possess firearms.
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2009
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services. Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner; (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law; (3) a certified nurse-midwife; or (4) a physician assistant under a physician's supervision.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2009
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the tax deduction for charitable contributions of qualified wild game meat by the processing fees paid with respect to such contributions; and (2) exclude from the gross income of meat processors processing fees paid by a charitable organization for the processing of donated wild game meat. Defines "qualified wild game meat" as the meat of any animal typically used for human consumption if: (1) such animal is killed in the wild by the individual making the charitable contribution; and (2) the meat is apparently wholesome and processed in accordance with applicable laws.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2009
Recognizes and commends Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia, for his 56 years of exemplary service in Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2009
Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2009 - Grants state, county, and municipal governments, as well as multi-jurisdictional transportation authorities that operate or manage roads, bridges, railroads, buses, ferries, or other transportation systems, rulemaking authority to establish toll, user fee, or fare discount programs for their local residents or commuters.
United States · United States Congress · 10 November 2009
Increases and extends through FY2010 the annual authorization of appropriations for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2009
Congratulates the New York Yankees on winning the 2009 World Series.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2009
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2009
Access to Nutritious Meals for Young Children Act of 2009 - Amends the the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase reimbursement rates for free, reduced price, and paid meals and snacks served under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) at nonresidential child care centers and family or group day care homes. Allows such providers to be reimbursed for the service of three meals and a snack. (Currently, reimbursement is provided for two meals and a snack.) Lowers the percentage of children or school children in an area that must be eligible for free or reduced price meals under the school lunch or breakfast programs to make family or group day care homes in the area eligible for higher CACFP reimbursement rates as tier I homes. Increases the maximum monthly administrative payment per home provided to sponsors of family or group day care homes. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to improve the ability of the CACFP to reach low-income families by streamlining program and paperwork requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2009
Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2009 - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to make permanent the authorization for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Makes monies covered into the Fund available for expenditure to carry out the purposes of the Act without further appropriation.
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2009
Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make demonstration grants to states in which the student-to-school nurse ratio in public secondary schools, elementary schools, and kindergarten is 750 or more students to every school nurse to reduce such ratio.
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2009
Offers deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or wounded in the senseless attack that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. Offers support and hope for a full recovery for those wounded there. Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel, first responders, soldiers present at the scene, medical personnel, and countless others who aided the victims. Shares in the pain and grief felt by the people of the United States in the aftermath of this tragic event.
United States · United States Congress · 5 November 2009
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court should permit live television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more of the parties before the Court.
United States · United States Congress · 4 November 2009
COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to: (1) increase the subsidy under COBRA (health insurance continuation benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) to 75% of a worker's health care insurance premium; (2) extend such subsidy from 9 to 15 months after termination from employment; (3) extend coverage under COBRA to employees whose work hours are involuntarily reduced; and (4) extend until June 30, 2010, the period of eligibility for COBRA premium assistance.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protective receptacles.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (synthetic hydrotalcite) and magnesium aluminum hydroxide carbonate (synthetic hydrotalcite) coated with stearic acid.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on C12-18 alkenes.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain tamper resistant ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on 3-(1,3- Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal (Helional).
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain occupancy sensor switches.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain golf umbrellas.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain time switches.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on magnesium zinc aluminum hydroxide carbonate coated with stearic acid.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Methylbenzenesulfonamide.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on porcelain lamp-holder housings containing sockets.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain printed golf umbrellas.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight digital camera lenses measuring approximately 55 mm or more.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures containing n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (Butyl benzisothiazoline) and application adjuvants.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend temporarily the reduction of duty on certain acetamiprid, whether or not combined with application adjuvants.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic base material spotlights and nightlights.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on aluminum lamp-holder housings containing sockets.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain stick umbrellas.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on brass lamp-holder housings containing sockets.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain stage lights of aluminum.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend temporarily the reduction of duty on certain pesticide chemical.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on polytetramethylene ether glycol.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on cis-3-Hexen-1-ol.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend temporarily the duty on plastic lamp-holder housing containing sockets.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures containing n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (Butyl benzisothiazoline), 1-hydroxypyridine-2-thione, zinc salt (Zinc pyrithione) and application adjuvants.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain electrical connectors.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on digital camera lenses.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on mixture of calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum silicate and stearic acid.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight digital camera lenses measuring approximately 70 mm or more.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2009
Congratulates the United States Military Academy on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009. Supports the Academy's mission "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U.S. Army."
United States · United States Congress · 29 October 2009
Recognizes October 2009 as National Principals Month. Honors the contribution of school principals in our elementary and secondary schools.
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 2009
Health Care Fraud Enforcement Act of 2009 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend guidelines and policy statements relating to health care fraud to increase the sentences for such crimes based upon the dollar amount of fraud involved. Expands the definition of "health care fraud" to include anti-fraud provisions of the Social Security Act relating to kickbacks, bribes, or rebates, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Makes a health care fraud violation under such statutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the False Claims Act. Amends the federal criminal code to allow a conviction for health care fraud without actual knowledge of a fraud prohibition or a specific intent to commit a health care fraud violation. Amends the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act to expand the power of the Attorney General to issue subpoenas for records under such Act. Authorizes additional appropriations to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for FY2011-FY2016 for investigations and prosecutions relating to fraud and abuse in connection with any health care benefit program.
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 2009
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to instruct the Secretary of Energy to make loans to publicly owned electric utilities to carry out qualified projects, approved by the Secretary, which comply with federal energy efficiency resource standards. Authorizes such loans to be used to: (1) finance or refinance the costs of the acquisition, construction, or improvement of an electric generation, transmission, distribution facility, or utility property or assets, including the costs of any indirect acquisition of such facility, utility property or assets; and (2) refinance bonds issued by specified state utilities. Authorizes the Secretary to disapprove a loan application for a project if the Secretary determines that revenues available to repay the loan are unlikely to be sufficient to cover its repayment obligations. Sets a maximum loan terms of 30 years. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 2009
Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to states that enact laws that prohibit, with certain exceptions, and establish fines for texting and/or handheld cellphone use while driving. Requires a state that receives a grant to allocate: (1) at least 50% to educate and advertise to the public about the dangers of texting or using a cellphone while driving as well as enforce the distracted driving law; and (2) up to 50% for other traffic safety improvement projects. Directs the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to administer a distracted driving national education program with at least two high-visibility education and advertising campaigns. Requires the Secretary to establish a research program to study distracted driving by passenger and commercial vehicle drivers. Directs the the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report to Congress on existing and developing wireless communications technology that may be used to reduce problems associated with distracted driving. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prescribe regulations on the use of electronic or wireless devices, including cell phones and other distracting devices, by operators of commercial motor vehicles and school buses; and (2) prohibit their use in circumstances where it interferes with the driver's safe operation of the vehicles.