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Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN]

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Law· SS. 3156 (107th)enacted

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2002

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award a grant to Neighborhood House of St. Paul, Minnesota, to finance the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, to be known as the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building.

Bill· SS. 2925 (107th)referred

A bill to provide that certain ceiling fans enter duty-free and without any quantitative limitations if the competitive need limitation had been waived with respect to the fans.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2002

Provides that certain ceiling fans imported from Thailand shall enter duty-free and without any quantitative limitations before July 30, 2003, if duty-free treatment under the Trade Act of 1974 would have applied to such items had the competitive need limitation been waived under such Act.

Bill· SS. 2924 (107th)open

Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2002

Honoring the Passengers and Crew of United Flight 93 Act - Authorizes the President to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Bill· SS. 2713 (107th)open

Judicial Improvements Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2002

Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal judicial code to establish a new chapter regarding complaints against judges and judicial discipline. Authorizes any person alleging that a judge has engaged in specified prejudicial conduct, or is unable to discharge all the duties of office by reason of mental or physical disability, to file with the clerk of the court of appeals for the circuit a written complaint. Directs the chief judge to expeditiously review complaints. Authorizes: (1) the chief judge to conduct a limited inquiry; and (2) a complainant or judge aggrieved by a final order of the chief judge to petition the judicial council of the circuit for review. Makes denial of a petition for review final. Requires the chief judge, if not entering such an order, to form a special committee to investigate the allegations. Authorizes specified action by the judicial council. Provides for referral to the Judicial Conference of the United States. Directs the Judicial Conference, if it finds impeachment warranted, to certify and transmit the determination and record of proceedings to the House of Representatives. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) a judicial council's subpoena power; (2) judges' petitions for review of adverse orders and actions; (3) rules for the conduct of proceedings under this Act; (4) restrictions on individuals who are the subject of an investigation; (5) confidentiality of such proceedings; and (6) the effect of a felony conviction on a judge's continued service and creditable service.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 292 (107th)passed

A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2002

Declares that the Senate strongly disapproves of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Newdow v. U.S. Congress. Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to seek to intervene in the case to defend the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill· SS. 2651 (107th)referred

Federal Workforce Improvement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2002

Federal Workforce Improvement Act of 2002 - Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 - Directs each executive agency to appoint or designate a Chief Human Capital Officer to: (1) advise and assist agency officials in selecting, developing, and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with merit system principles; and (2) implement the rules and regulations of the President and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and civil service laws. Establishes a Chief Human Capital Officers Council. Directs OPM to design a set of systems, including metrics, for assessing the management of human capital by Federal agencies. Requires each agency's: (1) performance plan to describe how its performance goals and objectives are to be achieved; and (2) program performance report to include a review of the goals and evaluation of the plan relative to the agency's strategic human capital management. Authorizes the President to prescribe rules which grant authority for agencies to appoint candidates directly to certain positions for which there exists a severe candidate shortage or a critical hiring need. Modifies authorities regarding voluntary separation incentive pay and voluntary early retirement. Repeals recertification requirements for senior executives. Adjusts the limitation on total annual compensation. Expands the senior executive service's limited appointment authority. Revises agency training programs and academic degree training criteria. Allows accrual of leave for certain qualified non-Federal service. Modifies: (1) the National Security Education Program; and (2) definitions and requirements regarding personnel management demonstration projects.

Bill· SS. 2530 (107th)referred

A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to establish police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2002

Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to permit each Inspector General, any Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, and any special agent supervised by such an Assistant Inspector General to be authorized by the Attorney General to: (1) carry a firearm while engaged in official duties or as expressly authorized by the Attorney General; (2) make an arrest without a warrant while engaged in such duties (or as such expressly authorized) for any offense against the United States committed in the presence of such Inspector, Assistant Inspector, or agent, or for any felony; and (3) seek and execute warrants for an arrest, search, or seizure. Empowers the Attorney General to authorize the exercise of such powers only upon an initial determination that: (1) the affected Office of Inspector General is significantly hampered in the performance of such responsibilities as a result of the lack of such powers; (2) available assistance from other law enforcement agencies is insufficient to meet the need for exercising such powers; and (3) adequate internal safeguards and management procedures exist to ensure proper exercise of those powers. Exempts specified Offices of Inspector General from such an initial determination of eligibility. Directs such Offices to collectively enter into a memorandum of understanding to establish an external review process for ensuring that such safeguards and procedures continue to exist within each Office and any Office that receives such an authorization.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 261 (107th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2002

Commends government employees for their outstanding contributions to this great Nation and salutes their unyielding dedication and spirit for public service, particularly during Public Service Recognition Week, May 6-12, 2002. Honors those public servants who have given their lives in service to their country and calls upon a new generation of workers to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession.

Bill· SS. 2268 (107th)referred

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 2002

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - Amends the Organic Act establishing the Department of Commerce to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain a list of each person that notifies the Secretary that it is a manufacturer or seller that is: (1) licensed to engage in interstate or foreign commerce of a firearm (including antique firearm) or ammunition product; or (2) is a trade association representing such manufacturers or sellers. Declares that any lawful conduct carried out by a manufacturer or seller in interstate or foreign commerce of a firearm or ammunition product, or lawful conduct carried out by a trade association in the course of representing such manufacturers or sellers, shall not be the basis for imposing a restriction on such commerce (the award of civil damages, equitable relief, or any other specified limitation) as a result of harm caused by the criminal or other unlawful misuse of such firearm or ammunition product by any other person.

Bill· SS. 2238 (107th)referred

Private Security Officer Employment Standards Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 2002

Private Security Officer Employment Standards Act of 2002 - Permits an authorized employer of private security officers to submit fingerprints or other means of positive identification of an employee or an applicant for a background check. Requires: (1) an employer to obtain an employee's written consent to submit the background check request; and (2) that an employee be provided confidential access to information relating to the employee provided to the employer. Directs the Attorney General, upon receipt of such a request submitted through the State identification bureau or other authorized entity, to search the appropriate records of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and to provide any identification and criminal history records. Limits requests to once every 12 months of continuous employment unless the employer has good cause to submit additional requests. Prescribes criminal penalties for falsely certifying compliance with applicable employer standards or for intentionally using information obtained for purposes other than determining suitability for employment as a private security officer. Authorizes: (1) the FBI Director to collect fees to process background checks; and (2) a State to opt out from participation in the background check system. Sets forth provisions regarding State notification of authorized employers.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 247 (107th)referred

A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 2002

Declares that the Senate: (1) stands in solidarity with Israel as it takes necessary steps to provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas; (2) remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense; and (3) will continue to assist Israel in strengthening its homeland defenses. Condemns Palestinian suicide bombings. Demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas. Urges: (1) all Arab states, particularly Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to declare their unqualified opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide bombing, and to act in concert with the United States to stop the violence; and (2) all parties in the region to pursue vigorous efforts to establish comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Bill· SS. 2084 (107th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 2002

Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions concerning tax-exempt insurance companies (other than life insurance companies) to increase from $350,000 to $551,000 (adjusted annually for inflation) the maximum amount of premiums that may be written annually by such a company in order to remain tax-exempt. Raises the maximum amount of premiums that may be written annually by an insurance company (other than a life insurance company) to qualify for an alternative tax for small companies.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 219 (107th)referred

A resolution expressing support for the democratically elected Government of Columbia and its efforts to counter threats from United States-designated foreign terrorist organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2002

Declares that the Senate expresses support for the democratically elected Government and people of Colombia and deplores the continuing criminal terrorist acts by U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations in Colombia against U.S. citizens and Colombian civilians and authorities. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that the President should transmit to Congress proposed legislation, consistent with U.S. law for the protection of human rights, to assist the Colombian Government in protecting its democracy from such terrorist organizations and the scourge of illicit narcotics.

Bill· SS. 1977 (107th)referred

United States Marshals Service Reform Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 2002

United States Marshals Service Reform Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal judicial code to direct the Attorney General (currently, the President) to appoint U.S. marshals in accordance with provisions governing appointments, classification, and pay rates in the competitive civil service.

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