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Bill· SS. 3131 (107th)referred

Truth in Budgeting and Social Security Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2002

Truth in Budgeting and Social Security Protection Act of 2002 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to extend discretionary spending caps and pay-as-you-go requirements. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to require: (1) proposed legislation to contain a projection by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) of the cost of debt servicing for measures; (2) conference reports to contain amounts allocated to the Committee on Appropriations subcommittees; and (3) the CBO to report on proposed legislation or conference reports by any committee that contain cost riders that are likely to increase the cost path of a measure. Requires the President to report to specified congressional committees in January of each year on the fiscal exposures of the Federal Government and their implications for long-term financial health. Amends the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act to exempt Medicare from sequestration. Amends CBA to make it out of order to consider any legislation that would violate or amend the requirements of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 regarding Social Security. Federal Insurance Budgeting Act of 2002 - Requires that, starting FY 2008, the President's budget submitted to Congress be based upon the risk-assumed cost of Federal insurance programs for accrual budgeting purposes. Amends cost requirements of Federal insurance programs. Requires agencies that are responsible for Federal insurance programs to develop models to estimate their risk-assumed cost by year. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to manage insurance financing accounts as may be appropriate. Amends CBA to revise the Federal and congressional budget processes by establishing a two-year budgeting and appropriations cycle and timetable. Defines the budget biennium as the two consecutive fiscal years beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Establishes and defines the duties of the Commission on Federal Budget Concepts.

Bill· SS. 3149 (107th)referred

Smithsonian Institution Personnel Flexibility Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2002

Smithsonian Institution Personnel Flexibility Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (SI) to make voluntary separation incentives to certain SI employees. Requires such payments to be in accordance with a plan developed by SI in consultation with the Office of Management and the Budget. Sets forth the effect of such payments on an individual's subsequent employment with the Federal Government. Amends specified Federal law to authorize the SI Board of Regents to provide for additional space and resources for national collections held at the SI support facility in Suitland, Maryland. Authorizes the SI Board of Regents to provide for certain improvements to the Patent Office Building. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) SI has played a vital role in the preservation of American culture, including art and music; (2) SI's National Museum of American History should be commended for establishing a Jazz Appreciation Month; and (3) musicians, schools, colleges, libraries, concert halls, museums, radio and television stations, and other organizations should develop programs to explore, perpetuate, and honor jazz as a national and world treasure.

Bill· HRH.R. 5678 (107th)open

Airline Worker Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Airline Worker Relief Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to certify a group of workers as eligible to apply for Federal employment adjustment assistance if the Secretary determines that a significant number or proportion of such workers have become totally or partially separated from employment with an air carrier or airport facility as a result of: (1) reductions in service by an air carrier, or closure of an airport, because of a terrorist action or security measure; or (2) a military conflict with Iraq. Includes among such adjustment assistance benefits continued health care coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and other Federal employee health care programs. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a program under which 75 percent of the premium for COBRA continuation coverage is provided for such individuals (with certain coverage limits and program requirements). Authorizes States to elect to provide temporary coverage under Medicaid programs for: (1) uninsured individuals who experience such separation from employment; or (2) the unsubsidized portion of COBRA continuation premiums for such individuals. Provides temporary extended unemployment compensation coverage for such individuals. Directs the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to: (1) provide a preference for the hiring of such individuals as security screeners; and (2) carry out a program of performance incentive awards to Federal Security Managers to encourage the hiring of such employees.

Bill· HRH.R. 5672 (107th)referred

Protecting Priorities and Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Protecting Priorities and Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002 - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to reduce any balances of direct spending and receipts legislation for FY 2002 and 2003 to zero. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend Pay-As-You-Go provisions through FY 2007. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should agree upon an extension of the discretionary spending limits by establishing caps for FY 2003 through 2007. Extends discretionary spending limits.

Bill· HRH.R. 5645 (107th)referred

Small Business Access to Credit Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2002

Small Business Access to Credit Act of 2002 - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to use an approved econometric model to calculate the cost to the Small Business Administration for small business loans and loan guarantees and development company debentures authorized or issued under the Small Business Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5638 (107th)referred

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2002

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to revise provisions concerning the reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users. Makes any Federal entity that operates a Government station assigned within a specified band of frequencies and that incurs relocation costs due to reallocation to non-Federal use eligible for reimbursement from the Spectrum Relocation Fund established in this Act. Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to notify the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of estimated relocation costs at least six months prior to the commencement of any auction of eligible frequencies. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the FCC: (1) in designing competitive bidding under such auctions, to have as an objective the recovery of 110 percent of the estimated relocation costs; (2) prescribe methods by which the total cash proceeds from any auction equals at least 110 percent of such costs; and (3) prohibit the FCC from concluding any auction under which such goal is not reached. Authorizes the FCC to grant a license for the advance use of eligible frequencies pending an auction, on the condition that the licensee cannot cause harmful interference to the Federal entity until the entity's authorization has been terminated. Establishes the Fund. Exempts the Fund from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

Bill· SS. 3085 (107th)referred

A bill to provide for expansion of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 2002

Revises the boundary of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to include specified land when title to such land has vested in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire such land only by purchase from a willing seller. Instructs the Secretary to include a request for funds necessary for such land acquisition in the National Park Service budget submission for FY 2004.

Bill· HRH.R. 5562 (107th)referred

To provide for expansion of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 2002

Revises the boundary of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to include specified land when title to such land has vested in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire such land only by purchase from a willing seller. Instructs the Secretary to include a request for funds necessary for such land acquisition in the National Park Service budget submission for FY 2004.

Bill· SS. 3061 (107th)referred

A bill to impose greater accountability on the Tennessee Valley Authority with respect to capital investment decisions and financing operations by increasing Congressional and Executive Branch oversight.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2002

Directs the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to submit a Ten-Year Business Outlook and Strategic Plan to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and to certain congressional committees that includes: (1) estimates of power demand and capital expenditures; (2) a strategy and criteria for the development and financing of new nuclear and nonnuclear power supply sources; and (3) a strategy for managing the financing, refinancing, and repayment of existing TVA indebtedness. Requires the financial plan to include TVA policies regarding: (1) the use of short-term and long-term debt; (2) the use of derivative or other financing instruments; and (3) risk management strategies. Prohibits TVA, until the Director and each of the congressional committee leaders issue a written concurrence to the Plan, from: (1) expending any internally generated capital or otherwise undertake any investment in, or enter into any arrangement that would result in the development or financing of, new, additional, or replacement plant, equipment, or capacity; or (2) undertaking any financing of additional indebtedness or refinancing of debt without the written concurrence of the Director and leaders of specified congressional committees.

Bill· SS. 3043 (107th)referred

A bill to provide for an extension of the social health maintenance organization (SHMO) demonstration project.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2002

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 to extend the social health maintenance organization (SHMO) demonstration project through December 31, 2006. Declares that nothing in a specified provision of the Act shall be construed as preventing an SHMO from offering a Medicare+Choice plan under the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5502 (107th)referred

Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 2002

Restoring Budget Disciplines Act of 2002 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend Pay-As-You-Go provisions through FY 2007. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should agree upon an extension of the discretionary spending limits by establishing caps for FY 2003 through 2007. Extends discretionary spending limits.

Bill· SS. 3013 (107th)referred

Local Emergency Health Services Reimbursement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Local Emergency Health Services Reimbursement Act of 2002 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to appropriate $200,000,000 for each of FY 2003 through 2007 for allotments to States for reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (presently such appropriations end after FY 2001). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to use $134,000,000 of such amount to compute an allotment, according to a specified formula, for each of the 17 States with the highest number of undocumented aliens. Directs the Secretary to use $66,000,000 to compute an allotment for each of the six States with the highest number of undocumented alien apprehensions. Permits a State to receive funds on both accounts. Allows funds to go to States, local governments, hospitals, or other providers in a State, including providers of services received through an Indian Health Service facility (presently funds go only to States). Declares that this Act constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations Acts.

Bill· SS. 3007 (107th)referred

Servicemembers' Tax Assistance for Noteworthy (STAND) Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2002

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income compensation for "covered service" in the U.S. military. Defines "covered service" as service outside the United States in a permanent change of station for which travel, transportation, and housing of dependents at Government expense would generally not be authorized under policies of the Secretary concerned, except in the case of service in such an assignment for which such travel, transportation, and housing is actually authorized as an exception to the applicable policy. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend customs user fees through October 31, 2008.

Bill· HRH.R. 5464 (107th)referred

Medicare Paramedic Intercept Services Coverage Expansion Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2002

Medicare Paramedic Intercept Services Coverage Expansion Act of 2002 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to permit payment under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for advanced life support (ALS) services provided by a paramedic intercept service provider in non-rural as well as rural areas. Provides that payments attributable to this Act shall not be taken into account in determining an aggregate amount of payments for purposes of computing the fee schedule for ambulance services.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4413/Jschriftliche anfrage

österreichischer Beitrag zur IGAD

Austria · National Council · 20 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Lunacek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend österreichischer Beitrag zur IGAD <i>(Intergovernmental Authority on Development)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4336/Jschriftliche anfrage

Nickel in Euromünzen

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Nickel in Euromünzen

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4337/Jschriftliche anfrage

Nickel in Euromünzen

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Nickel in Euromünzen

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4341/Jschriftliche anfrage

Spendenverdoppelung bei der ORF-Spendengala zu Gunsten der Hochwasseropfer

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Spendenverdoppelung bei der ORF-Spendengala zu Gunsten der Hochwasseropfer

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4325/Jschriftliche anfrage

Steuer auf Kilometergeld

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Helmut Dietachmayr, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Steuer auf Kilometergeld

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4314/Jschriftliche anfrage

erste Erfahrung mit dem "Bildungsfreibetrag"

Austria · National Council · 19 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten DDr. Erwin Niederwieser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend erste Erfahrung mit dem "Bildungsfreibetrag"

Bill· HRH.R. 5411 (107th)referred

Medicare Beneficiary Skilled Nursing Protection Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2002

Medicare Beneficiary Skilled Nursing Protection Act of 2002 - Amends the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 to extend for three years the temporary increase in the nursing component of the Federal prospective payment rate. Amends the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999 to extend for three years the increase in the skilled nursing facility adjusted Federal per diem rate under the Social Security Act.

Report· Ausschussbericht1285 d.B.ausschussbericht

Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002; Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, Bundesfinanzgesetz 2002 u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 18 September 2002

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (1277 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002 erlassen wird und das Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2002, das Umweltförderungsgesetz, das Altlastensanierungsgesetz, das Allgemeine Sozialversicherungsgesetz, das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz 1988 und die Bundesabgabenordnung geändert werden

Resolution· Selbständiger Ausschuss-Entschließungsantrag52/AEAselbständiger ausschuss-entschließungsantrag

Gleichbehandlung bei der Wiederaufbauhilfe nach der Jahrhundertflut

Austria · National Council · 18 September 2002

Entschließungsantrag des Finanzausschusses betreffend Entschließung des Nationalrates vom 19. September 2002 betreffend Sicherstellung einer Beschwerdemöglichkeit an die Volksanwaltschaft gegen Entscheidungen der Länder betreffend die Auszahlung von finanziellen, gemäß Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996 bezuschussten Hilfen sowie Umsetzung der Empfehlungen der Volksanwaltschaft

Bill· SS. 2940 (107th)referred

Coast Guard Readiness Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2002

Coast Guard Readiness Act of 2002 - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security establish a system of Interagency Homeland Security Fusion Centers (Centers) composed of members from specified Federal agencies and foreign governments. Directs the Centers to: (1) coordinate maritime homeland security information focusing on air and sea approaches to the United States; (2) facilitate information sharing between specified Federal agencies and foreign governments; and (3) provide intelligence to the appropriate Federal Agencies concerning maritime threats to homeland security. Requires Centers to: (1) have access to all databases and information systems of member Federal agencies; (2) collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate agency information to identify and locate potential threats to homeland security; and (3) alert all pertinent government agencies regarding potential homeland security threats. Provides that no budget request submitted to Congress for FY 2004 or 2005 may contain a request for reductions in Coast Guard appropriations for specified non-homeland security mission areas below the larger of the FY 2002 or 2003 levels appropriated and allocated for each area.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4298/Jschriftliche anfrage

Eintragungsgebühr nach Tarifpost 9 GGG (Gerichtsgebührengesetz)

Austria · National Council · 16 September 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Eintragungsgebühr nach Tarifpost 9 GGG <i>(Gerichtsgebührengesetz) (im Anschluß an die</i> <i>Anfragebeantwortung 4031/AB zur Anfrage 4103/J betreffend</i> <i>zusätzliche Verteuerung der Wohnungskosten)</i>

Bill· HRH.R. 5356 (107th)referred

Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2002

Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act - Abolishes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and each Federal reserve bank. Repeals the Federal Reserve Act. Instructs the Chairman of the Board to wind up its affairs and those of the Federal reserve banks. Instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to liquidate all assets of the Board and of the Federal reserve banks.

Bill· HRH.R. 5337 (107th)referred

Agricultural Extended Retirement Credit Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2002

Agricultural Extended Retirement Credit Act of 2002 - Extends creditable service under the Civil Service Retirement System for periods of service in certain Federal-State cooperative programs which had agricultural or related purposes. Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to promulgate specific extended credit application and certification instructions to be followed by the Secretary of Agriculture in determining eligibility for extended credit for such periods of service, and by individuals in making application for such extended credit. Provides for appropriate annuity adjustments upon certification by the Secretary to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in response to annuitant applications. Directs the Secretary to transfer to the expedited retirement trust fund an amount equal to the expedited retirement savings realized by individuals receiving extended retirement credit under this Act. Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of any budget authority or outlays saved in any fiscal year by reason of implementation of this Act. Requires transfer to the Department's surplus fund of the savings resulting from the expedited retirement of those employees of the Department who have been extended such credit. Requires the surplus budget authority and outlays so transferred to be: (1) deposited by the Secretary in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, as a Government contribution; and (2) credited against pay and other personnel costs required to be sequestered under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Requires the Comptroller General to notify the Congress of each instance of noncompliance with such requirements. Directs the OPM Director to report to the Congress an evaluation of the expedited retirement savings program.

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag745/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

Katastrophenfonds

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten MMag. Dr. Madeleine Petrovic, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Katastrophenfonds

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4260/Jschriftliche anfrage

Rechnungshofbericht "Bundesanstalten für Leibeserziehung"

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Rechnungshofbericht "Bundesanstalten für Leibeserziehung"

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4254/Jschriftliche anfrage

Europreiskontrollen durch das Konsumentenschutzministerium (BMJ)

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Justiz betreffend Europreiskontrollen durch das Konsumentenschutzministerium (BMJ)

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag429/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Sofort-Hilfsprogramm für Hochwasser-Opfer und Sonderprogramm zur Hochwasser-Prävention

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Sofort-Hilfsprogramm für Hochwasseropfer und Sonderprogramm zur Hochwasser-Prävention, u.a. durch Aufstockung des Katastrophenfonds, Auflage einer Hochwasser-Wiederaufbau-Anleihe, Verzicht auf Ankauf der Abfangjäger und ein Sonder-Kredit-Programm der Banken

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz1277 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002; Katastrophenfondsgesetz, Bundesfinanzgesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Hochwasseropferentschädigungs- und Wiederaufbau-Gesetz 2002 - HWG 2002 erlassen wird und das Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2002, das Umweltförderungsgesetz, das Altlastensanierungsgesetz, das Allgemeine Sozialversicherungsgesetz, das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz 1988 und die Bundesabgabenordnung geändert werden

Bill· SS. 2861 (107th)referred

Transportation Empowerment Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2002

Transportation Empowerment Act - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for the interstate maintenance program, the interstate and Indian reservation bridge program, the Federal lands highways program, public lands highways, parkways and park roads, highway safety programs, highway safety research and development, and transportation research. Amends provisions regarding transferability of funds to authorize a State, upon determining that excess funds have been made available, to transfer the excess funds to, and use such funds for, any surface transportation purpose (including mass transit and rail) in the State. Repeals provisions regarding the apportionment formula for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the Interstate System. Sets forth provisions regarding the apportionment of funds to the States for interstate maintenance. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to: (1) extend the availability of HTF funds for authorized expenditures; (2) set a core programs financing rate for gasoline, special motor fuels, kerosene, and diesel fuel; (3) establish in HTF an Infrastructure Special Assistance Fund; and (4) provide for the return of excess tax receipts to States for transportation purposes. Grants congressional consent to States to enter into interstate transportation compacts for specified purposes. Sets forth provisions regarding financing and authority of infrastructure banks. Amends the IRC to reduce taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and special fuels funding HTF. Makes this Act contingent upon certification by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget that this Act is deficit neutral and meets specified requirements regarding discretionary spending limits.

Bill· SS. 2819 (107th)referred

State Children's Health Insurance Program Budget Allocation Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2002

State Children's Health Insurance Program Budget Allocation Act of 2002 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to permit a qualifying State to elect to use unexpended allotments under SCHIP for payments for FY 2002 and 2003 under SSA title XIX (Medicaid), and for expenditures under SCHIP. Revises requirements with respect to the redistribution and extended availability of funds unexpended from FY 1998 and 1999 allotments, and of funds unexpended from FY 2000 allotments, as well as those concerning the extended availability of certain other funds. Provides authority for qualifying States to use up to ten percent of FY 1998 and 1999 unexpended allotments for outreach activities under SCHIP.

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