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Austria · National Council · 8 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten MMMag. Dr. Axel Kassegger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Arbeit, Soziales und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Förderungsbericht 2015 - zweiter Versuch
Austria · National Council · 8 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Bruno Rossmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Bericht über den vorläufigen Gebarungserfolg 2016 - Ergebnisrechnung
United States · United States House of Representatives · 8 June 2017
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2017
Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2017 This bill exempts an agency's authority to collect information that is voluntary feedback from the federal information resources management activities authority of the the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. "Voluntary feedback" is defined as any submission of information, opinion, or concern that is: (1) voluntarily made by a specific individual or entity relating to a particular service of or transaction with an agency, and (2) specifically solicited by that agency. Each agency that solicits voluntary feedback shall ensure that: responses to the solicitation remain anonymous, individuals who decline to participate shall not be treated differently by the agency for purposes of providing services or information, the voluntary nature of the solicitation is clear, and the proposed solicitation of voluntary feedback will contribute to improved customer service. Each agency shall: (1) collect voluntary feedback with respect to its services and transactions, (2) annually publish such feedback on its website and report on such feedback to OMB, and (3) publish aggregated reports on the solicitation of such feedback. OMB shall: (1) develop a set of standardized questions for use by agencies in collecting such feedback on service satisfaction, timeliness, and professionalism; and (2) include and maintain on a publicly available website links to the information provided on the agency websites. The Government Accountability Office shall make publicly available and submit to Congress a scorecard report assessing the quality of services provided to the public by each agency.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2017
Land and National Park Deferred Maintenance Act or the LAND Act This bill extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) through FY2024. From the amounts deposited into the LWCF, $450 million shall be available in each fiscal year for expenditure to carry out the purposes of the Act establishing the LWCF and the purposes of the LWCF. Remaining amounts in the LWCF shall be available subject to appropriations. The bill specifies the use of amounts for federal purposes for certain land and water acquisitions (as currently) and financial assistance to states for LWCF purposes and outdoor recreation, the Forest Legacy Program, cooperative endangered species grants, and the American Battlefield Protection Program. The President must submit to Congress, as part of the annual budget submission, the account, program, and project allocations for funds that are made available from the LWCF for federal purposes. The bill prohibits the use of any funding made available to a state under this bill from being used for the acquisition of lands, waters, or interests in lands or waters by eminent domain. At least 1.5% of appropriated or expended LWCF funds must be available for projects that secure recreational public access to existing federal public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreational purposes. The bill establishes a National Park Service and Related Agencies Maintenance and Revitalization Conservation Fund in the Treasury for the deposit through FY2024 of $450 million from mineral revenues that are not otherwise credited, covered, or deposited under federal law. Of amounts made available from this fund, the Department of the Interior shall use specified amounts for high priority deferred maintenance needs that support critical infrastructure and visitor services. The Department of Agriculture shall use a specified amount for federal lands administered by the Forest Service for such high priority deferred maintenance needs.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2017
Wildfire Disaster Funding Act This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior. If USDA or Interior determines that supplemental appropriations are necessary for wildfire suppression operations, the bill requires the relevant department to submit to Congress a request for the funding and a plan for obligating the funds. The bill also requires the President's budget to include the average costs for wildfire suppression over the previous 10 years.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2017
Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act This bill requires the President to include in the annual budget proposal the total level of means-tested welfare spending by the federal, state, and local governments for the most recent fiscal year for which such data is available, and estimated levels for the current and 10 ensuing fiscal years. For each of FY2018-FY2028 each state that receives means-tested welfare spending by the federal government shall report annually to the Congressional Budget Office on the total amount of such spending by the state for the fiscal year. The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended to define means-tested welfare spending as spending for any federal program designed specifically to give assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income Americans. The refundable portion of certain tax credits shall also be means-tested welfare spending, as well as the refundable portion of the premium and out-of-pocket health care subsidies to be paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. The bill revises work eligibility requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act is amended to create the work preparation program for TANF families. The bill eliminates separate participation rate requirements for two-parent families. No federal funds shall be made available to carry out any means-tested housing program, but states may receive grants to fund their own housing programs. The bill prohibits funding for abortions and for health benefits that cover abortion, including certain tax credits, except where the pregnancy results from rape or incest or in certain other health cases.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2017
This bill amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Small Business Administration (SBA) from assessing a guarantee fee in connection with a loan of not more than $150,000 made to a veteran or spouse of a veteran beginning the first fiscal year after enactment of this bill under the SBA's Export Working Capital, International Trade, or Export Express programs. If the President's budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes a cost for such a program that is above zero, this prohibition shall not apply to loans made during such upcoming fiscal year.
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Georg Willi, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Rücknahme der Steuererhöhung auf Nächtigungen
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Walter Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Präsidentin des Rechnungshofes betreffend anonyme Anzeige beim Rechnungshof gegen N.N.
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Sigrid Maurer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesfinanzrahmengesetz 2017 bis 2020 (BFRG 2017 - 2020) BGBl. I 34/2016, zuletzt geändert mit BGBl. I 41/2017, geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Mag. Werner Groiß, Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Normverbrauchsabgabegesetz geändert wird
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Mag. Werner Groiß, Dietmar Keck, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz 1988, das Stiftungseingangssteuergesetz, das Aktiengesetz und das Allgemeine Sozialversicherungsgesetz geändert sowie aktienrechtliche Sonderregelungen über die planmäßige Abgabe von Aktien einer Arbeitgebergesellschaft erlassen werden (Mitarbeiterbeteiligungsstiftungsgesetz 2017 – MitarbeiterBetStG 2017)
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Mag. Werner Groiß, Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tabaksteuergesetz 1995 und das Tabakmonopolgesetz 1996 geändert werden
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Mag. Werner Groiß, Kai Jan Krainer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz 1988, das Umsatzsteuergesetz 1994 und das Alternative Investmentfonds Manager-Gesetz geändert werden (Mittelstandsfinanzierungsgesellschaftengesetz 2017 – MiFiGG 2017)
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Michael Bernhard, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ökologisierung des Steuersystems
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Leopold Steinbichler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Registrierkassenpflicht - Erhöhung des Nettojahresumsatzes"
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Leopold Steinbichler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Registrierkassenpflicht - Erhöhung des Nettojahresumsatzes"
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Bruno Rossmann, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Umsetzung eines konkreten Aktionsplans für faire Beiträge von Konzernen
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Antrag der Abgeordneten Georg Willi, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Anpassung der Bundesabgabenordnung zwecks Wiederherstellung fairen Wettbewerbs im touristischen Beherbergungswesen
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Hermann Brückl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schaffung von zusätzlichen Investitionsanreizen für Tourismusbetriebe durch Heranführung der AfA an die wirtschaftliche Lebensdauer
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Rücknahme der Erhöhung der Mehrwertsteuer auf Beherbergung
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Leopold Steinbichler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Palmöl- und Palmfettsteuer"
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über das Wirksamwerden der Verordnung (EU) 2016/1011 über Indizes, die bei Finanzinstrumenten und Finanzkontrakten als Referenzwert oder zur Messung der Wertentwicklung eines Investmentfonds verwendet werden (Referenzwerte-Vollzugsgesetz – RW-VG) erlassen wird und mit dem das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, das Verbraucherkreditgesetz und das Hypothekar- und Immobilienkreditgesetz geändert werden
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über die Wertpapier- und allgemeinen Warenbörsen 2018 und das Wertpapieraufsichtsgesetz 2018 erlassen werden und das Abschlussprüfer-Aufsichtsgesetz, das Aktiengesetz, das Alternative Investmentfonds Manager-Gesetz, das Alternativfinanzierungsgesetz, das Bankwesengesetz, das Bausparkassengesetz, das Betriebliche Mitarbeiter- und Selbständigenvorsorgegesetz, das Bilanzbuchhaltungsgesetz 2014, das Bundesfinanzierungsgesetz, das Bundesgesetz zur Schaffung einer Abbaueinheit, das E-Geldgesetz 2010, das Einlagensicherungs- und Anlegerentschädigungsgesetz, das Energie-Control-Gesetz, das EU-Verschmelzungsgesetz, das Finanzkonglomerategesetz, das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, das Finanzmarkt-Geldwäschegesetz, die Gewerbeordnung 1994, das Glücksspielgesetz, das Hypothekenbankgesetz, das Immobilien-Investmentfondsgesetz, die Insolvenzordnung, das Investmentfondsgesetz 2011, das Kapitalmarktgesetz, das Kontenregister- und Konteneinschaugesetz, das Körperschaftsteuergesetz, das Maklergesetz, das Pensionskassengesetz, das Pfandbriefgesetz, das Ratingagenturenvollzugsgesetz, das Rechnungslegungs-Kontrollgesetz, das Sanierungs- und Abwicklungsgesetz, das SE-Gesetz, das SFT-Vollzugsgesetz, das Spaltungsgesetz, das Sparkassengesetz, das Übernahmegesetz, das Unternehmensgesetzbuch, das Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz 2016, das Zahlungsdienstegesetz, das Zentrale Gegenparteien-Vollzugsgesetz und das Zentralverwahrer-Vollzugsgesetz geändert werden
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Einrichtung eines Registers der wirtschaftlichen Eigentümer von Gesellschaften, anderen juristischen Personen und Trusts (Wirtschaftliche Eigentümer Registergesetz – WiEReG) erlassen wird und das Finanzmarkt-Geldwäschegesetz, das Finanzstrafgesetz, die Notariatsordnung, die Rechtsanwaltsordnung, das Devisengesetz, das Bankwesengesetz, die Bundesabgabenordnung, das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz und das Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz geändert werden
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Bundesgesetz über den Verzicht des Bundes auf den die Abschlagszahlung übersteigenden Anteil der Forderungen gegen den Fonds „Sondervermögen Kärnten in Abwicklung“ (SvK-Verzichtsgesetz)
Austria · National Council · 7 June 2017
Bundesgesetz über österreichische Beiträge an internationale Finanzinstitutionen (IFI-Beitragsgesetz 2017)
United States · United States House of Representatives · 7 June 2017
United States · United States Senate · 7 June 2017
United States · United States House of Representatives · 7 June 2017
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, space procurement, and other procurement; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; (3) Operation and Maintenance; (4) Working Capital Funds; (5) the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; (6) Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; (7) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; (8) the Defense Inspector General; (9) the Defense Health Program; (10) the Armed Forces Retirement Home; (11) Overseas Contingency Operations; and (12) Military Construction. The bill also authorizes the FY2018 personnel strength for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding compensation and other personnel benefits, the Ready Reserve Force and Military Sealift Command surge fleet, and matters relating to foreign nations.
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2017
Aviation Funding Stability Act This bill requires that, beginning October 1, 2017, receipts and disbursements of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund shall not be subject to: (1) any sequestration order; (2) apportionment; (3) appropriation; and (4) any legal requirement, directive, or other provision of law of or related to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The bill authorizes funding for the Federal Aviation Administration Operations account. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall be exempt from any order or other requirement of the OMB. The Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council shall assess the performance of the air traffic control system and the FAA's policy and strategic decisions regarding the system's operation and modernization, and make recommendations. In any fiscal year between 2018 and 2030, there is authorized to be appropriated from the trust fund such sums as necessary to bring any air traffic control facility of the FAA into acceptable condition. The FAA shall: (1) develop and implement a revised system governing all of its acquisitions, including incorporating private-sector best practices for major capital investments in information technology and telecommunications; (2) make changes to its personnel management system to improve the productivity, cost effectiveness, and technical proficiency of that part of its workforce not represented by a labor organization; (3) jointly develop a staffing standard with the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers; and (4) develop internal policies and procedures to organize personnel assignments in a manner that facilitates open communication and collaboration.
United States · United States Senate · 6 June 2017
European Union · European Parliament · 6 June 2017
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2017
Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act This bill requires the President to include in the annual budget proposal the total level of means-tested welfare spending by the federal, state, and local governments for the most recent fiscal year for which such data is available, and estimated levels for the current and 10 ensuing fiscal years. For each of FY2019-FY2029 each state that receives means-tested welfare spending by the federal government shall report annually to the Congressional Budget Office on the total amount of such spending by the state for the fiscal year. The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended to define means-tested welfare spending as spending for any federal program designed specifically to give assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income Americans. The refundable portion of certain tax credits shall also be means-tested welfare spending, as well as the refundable portion of the premium and out-of-pocket health care subsidies to be paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. The bill revises work eligibility requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act is amended to create the work preparation program for TANF families. The bill eliminates separate participation rate requirements for two-parent families. No federal funds shall be made available to carry out any means-tested housing program, but states may receive grants to fund their own housing programs. The bill prohibits funding for abortions and for health benefits that cover abortion, including certain tax credits, except where the pregnancy results from rape or incest or in certain other health cases.
Austria · Federal Council · 1 June 2017
Anfrage der Bundesräte Rosa Ecker, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend "das Bundesministerium für Finanzen sucht Ihre Ideen!"
Austria · National Council · 1 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Jessi Lintl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Wirtschaft betreffend Bericht des Rechnungshofes Reihe Bund 2017/11 - Generalsanierung und Erweiterung des Museums für zeitgenössische Kunst; Follow-up-Überprüfung
Austria · National Council · 1 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Jessi Lintl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien betreffend Bericht des Rechnungshofes Reihe Bund 2017/11 - Generalsanierung und Erweiterung des Museums für zeitgenössische Kunst; Follow-up-Überprüfung
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017
269. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the costs that were involved in the scoping work that was carried out on the proposal for the peace and leadership institute in the Curragh; the budget allocated for the feasibility study that is being progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26314/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017
262. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans for the vulnerable one to three years of age group in community early years services in budget 2018 in Cork city and throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26486/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017
254. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the new advanced technology building being constructed on Breaffy Road, Castlebar, County Mayo; the stage the project is at; the cost of the build and the spend on the project to date; if the project has run over budget; and if so, the amount by which it has run over. [26475/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017
192. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the budget spend to date on the new sheep scheme based on the number of applications received for the scheme; the variables and criteria set down under the programme; the estimated annual average payment; and the estimated average payment per animal. [26382/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 June 2017
150. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the budget allocation to Údarás na Gaeltachta in each of the years 2007 to 2016 and to date in 2017. [26341/17]
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 June 2017
Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (VII) voor het jaar 2017 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 June 2017
Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Economische Zaken (XIII) en het Diergezondheidsfonds (F) voor het jaar 2017 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 June 2017
Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Defensie (X) voor het jaar 2017 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 June 2017
Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu (XII) voor het jaar 2017 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 June 2017
Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (XV) voor het jaar 2017 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 1 June 2017
Wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Veiligheid en Justitie (VI) voor het jaar 2017 (wijziging samenhangende met de Voorjaarsnota)