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Record· Schriftliche Anfrage - BR1898/J-BR/2001schriftliche anfrage - br

parteipolitisch einseitige Information an Vorarlberger Grenzgänger

Austria · Federal Council · 20 December 2001

Anfrage der Bundesräte Jürgen Weiss, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend parteipolitisch einseitige <i>(und datenschutzrechtlich bedenkliche)</i> Information an Vorarlberger Grenzgänger <i>(über die Besteuerung von Pensionsabfindungen)</i>

Bill· HRH.R. 3563 (107th)referred

Group Health Plan Coverage Expansion Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2001

Group Health Plan Coverage Expansion Act of 2001 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to promote and facilitate expansion of coverage under group health plans. Requires administrators of employee benefit plans under ERISA to notify plan participants, in plan descriptions, of the availability of : (1) child health insurance assistance, through the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA); and (2) cash benefits for eligible elderly or disabled individuals, through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments under title XVI of SSA. Prohibits group health plans, and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage, under ERISA, from imposing: (1) any aggregate lifetime limit on benefits, including any category of benefits; or (2) any change in the premium rates charged to any participant or beneficiary to make them more than those charged to otherwise similarly situated individuals solely on the basis of a pre-existing condition. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow pension or annuity plans to make payments for premiums for continuation coverage (COBRA benefits, in reference to requirements of title X of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) under a group health plan on behalf of a qualified beneficiary, if such COBRA benefits are subordinate to retirement benefits provided by the plan and to the qualified current retiree health liabilities of a health benefits account which is part of such plan. Amends ERISA to authorize the Secretary or a State to bring a civil action for equitable relief against a qualified individual for not maintaining substantial health insurance coverage while obtaining emergency room services. Authorizes a court to order such a defendant to maintain at least two years of substantial health insurance coverage on the patient involved.

Bill· HRH.R. 3592 (107th)referred

Hurricane, Tornado, and Related Natural Hazards Research Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2001

Hurricane, Tornado, and Related Natural Hazards Research Act - Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an Interagency Group to be responsible for the development and implementation of a coordinated Federal windstorm and related natural hazards reduction research, development, and technology transfer program (the Windstorm and Related Natural Hazard Impact Reduction Program) based on identified public needs to achieve major measurable reductions in losses within ten years. Requires that such program feature: (1) pertinent basic and applied research that takes into account locality-specific weather, susceptibility to natural hazards, design and construction practices, and performance of the built environment during windstorms and related natural hazards; (2) systematic collection of data for buildings and other structures for use in developing and deploying mitigation measures; (3) an ongoing program of information dissemination on cost-effective and affordable hazard reduction research results and hazard-resistant building construction techniques to industry, State and local governments, and the general public; and (4) improved technology for loss estimation, risk assessment, hazard identification, prediction, warnings, advanced planning, and disaster response. Requires the Interagency Group to develop and submit to Congress a ten-year implementation plan. Requires the Director to prepare, with other program agencies, an annual program budget. Establishes a National Advisory Committee to review progress made under the Program, advise on any improvements, and report to Congress on actions that have been taken to advance the Nation's capability to reduce windstorm and related natural hazard impacts.

Bill· HRH.R. 3584 (107th)referred

Medicare+Choice Improvement and Stabilization Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2001

Medicare+Choice Improvement and Stabilization Act of 2001 - Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make each annual Medicare+Choice capitation rate for a Medicare+Choice payment area for a contract year equal to the largest of the amounts specified under current law or, for 2003, 100 percent of the fee-for-service costs for the Medicare+Choice payment area for services covered under Medicare parts A (Hospital Insurance) or B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for individuals entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under part B who are not enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan under this part for the year. Revises the calculation of the national standardized annual Medicare+Choice capitation rate used in determining the input-price-adjusted annual national Medicare+Choice capitation rate for a Medicare+Choice payment area for calculation of annual Medicare+Choice capitation rates for 2003. Eliminates budget neutrality in such calculation for a year other than 2003. Modifies requirements for establishment of standards (other than solvency standards) for provider-sponsored organizations for Medicare+Choice organizations and plans in relation to State laws to avoid duplicative State regulation. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program under which payment rules for Medicare+Choice organizations are modified in order to promote: (1) the offering of Medicare+Choice plans by preferred provider organizations, of Medicare+Choice plans that provide point-of-sale coverage for other than participating providers, and of MSA plans: and (2) the use of disease management programs by Medicare+Choice plans. Amends SSA title XVII part C to: (1) suspend the limitation for program reentry for Medicare+Choice organizations for 2003 and 2004; and (2) set forth rules governing specialized Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for extension of municipal health service demonstration projects.

Report· Ausschussbericht958 d.B.ausschussbericht

die Auftragsvergaben im Bundesstraßenbau und Bundeshochbau

Austria · National Council · 19 December 2001

Bericht des Rechnungshofausschusses betreffend den Wahrnehmungsbericht (III-110 d.B.) des Rechnungshofes über die Auftragsvergaben im Bundesstraßenbau und Bundeshochbau (Zweiter Teilbericht)

Bill· HRH.R. 3545 (107th)referred

Medicare Rural Ambulance Service Improvement Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2001

Medicare Rural Ambulance Service Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase by 20 percent the payment under Medicare for rural ambulance services. Increases by $7.50 per mile the payment rate for the first 17 miles of an ambulance trip transporting a patient. Provides for determination of rural areas based on population density by postal zip codes. Requires the use of recent data for calculation of budget neutrality adjustments to payments for ambulance services. Exempts ambulance suppliers from certain provider designation rules. Directs the Secretary to determine and apply separately the reasonable costs of ground and air ambulance services.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3245/Jschriftliche anfrage

Flexibilisierungsklausel

Austria · National Council · 14 December 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Rudolf Edlinger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Flexibilisierungsklausel <i>(in § 17a Bundeshaushaltsgesetz enthaltene befristete</i> <i>Ermächtigung an den Bundesminister für Finanzen, durch</i> <i>Verordnung einzelne Leiter von Organisationseinheiten zu</i> <i>eigenverantwortlichen überplanmäßigen Ausgaben ohne</i> <i>Saldoverschlechterung zu ermächtigen)</i>

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz948 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Preistransparenzgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 13 December 2001

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über die Transparenz von Preisen für Erdöl, Mineralölerzeugnisse, Gas, Strom, Arzneimittel sowie der Preisauszeichnungsvorschriften (Preistransparenzgesetz) geändert wird

Bill· HRH.R. 3501 (107th)referred

Economic Recovery Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2001

Economic Recovery Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an additional first year 30 percent depreciation allowance for property which has a recovery period of 20 years or less, is water utility property, or computer software and which was acquired after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004, and is placed in service before January 1, 2005. Provides for a supplemental rebate for individuals who, before October 16, 2001, filed tax returns for 2000. Provides for a program of temporary emergency unemployment compensation. Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish an emergency health coverage assistance program to provide a limited period of health insurance premium assistance for certain qualified individuals for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation coverage. Allows a State to elect to provide temporary Medicaid coverage for certain uninsured individuals: (1) eligible for unemployment benefits; (2) not eligible for COBRA continuation coverage; and (3) with assets and resources below certain levels. Provides for a revenue offset by increasing the 35 percent highest marginal tax rate to 37.6 percent (effective in 2006). Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide additional funding for national emergency grants.

Report· Ausschussbericht947 d.B.ausschussbericht

Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 12 December 2001

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 577/A der Abgeordneten Hermann Böhacker, Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz geändert wird

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag577/Aselbständiger antrag

Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 12 December 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Hermann Böhacker, Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz geändert wird

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag575/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

2. Bericht nach § 19 Abs. 5 Euro - Währungsangabengesetz (EWAG)

Austria · National Council · 12 December 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend 2. Bericht nach § 19 Abs. 5 Euro - Währungsangabengesetz (EWAG)

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag338/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Neufassung der Basler Eigenkapitalvereinbarung ("Basel II")

Austria · National Council · 12 December 2001

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Hermann Böhacker, Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Neufassung der Basler Eigenkapitalvereinbarung sowie der entsprechenden Richtlinien der Europäischen Union für Kreditinstitute und Wertpapierfirmen ("Basel II")

Bill· HRH.R. 3471 (107th)referred

Work Opportunity and Relief Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2001

Work Opportunity and Relief Compensation Act - Sets forth health insurance coverage options for recently unemployed individuals and their families. Requires establishment of a temporary program under which 75 percent of the premium for COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided for an individual who: (1) at any time between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2002, is separated from employment; and (2) is eligible for, and has elected, COBRA continuation coverage. (COBRA refers to title X of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, and concerns continuing post-employment employee group health plan coverage under specified provisions of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of1974.) Permits a State to elect to provide temporary Medicaid coverage (under title XIX of the Social Security Act) for individuals who: (1) are separated from employment at any time between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2002; (2) are not eligible for COBRA continuation coverage; (3) are not insured; and (4) do not have assets, resources, and earned or unearned income that exceed limitations set by the State. Permits a State to pay the entire COBRA premium for certain low-income individuals. Includes in the optional Medicaid eligibility category for such illnesses Indian women with breast or cervical cancer who are eligible for health services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization. Increases the allowed Federal Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotment in extremely low-DSH States. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for a certain period, from implementing any modification to upper payment limits for services furnished by non-State government-owned or operated hospitals. Revises the transitional medical assistance (TMA) program to give States the option to: (1) waive notice and reporting requirements; (2) extend eligibility period for low-income individuals; (3) allow families to receive TMA if they have received Medicaid for fewer than three of the preceding six months; and (4) not comply with certain TMA requirements if coverage is extended to certain low-income families. Temporary Unemployment Compensation Act of 2001 - Provides for a program of temporary supplemental unemployment compensation. Includes among eligibility requirements an individual's not having rights, with respect to a week, to other compensation (excluding extended compensation). Applies program agreements to weeks of unemployment: (1) beginning after the date on which such an agreement is entered into; and (2) ending before January 1, 2003.

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz924 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

E-Geldgesetz; Bankwesengesetz, Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2001

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Aufnahme, Ausübung und Beaufsichtigung der Tätigkeit von E-Geld-Instituten (E-Geldgesetz) erlassen und mit dem das Bankwesengesetz und das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz geändert werden

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz927 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Einkommensteuergesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 11 December 2001

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988 geändert wird

Bill· SS. 1803 (107th)open

Security Assistance Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2001

Security Assistance Act of 2001 - Mandates specified allocations of appropriations to the Bureau of Verification and Compliance of the Department of State, for activities related to verification of arms control and nonproliferation agreements, including the Key Verification Assets Fund. Requires use of the Special Defense Acquisition Fund for nonproliferation and counter-narcotics purposes. Authorizes appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and the Security Assistance Act of 2000 with respect to foreign military sales and financing, international military education and training (IMET), security assistance for Israel, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and specified other countries, antiterrorism assistance, nonproliferation and export control assistance, destruction of surplus weapons stockpiles, and demining programs. Authorizes funds for excess defense articles for certain countries. Amends the Arms Export Control Act's prohibition on transactions with countries that repeatedly support acts of international terrorism by providing access to nuclear explosive devices or material to include chemical, biological, and radiological agents as well. Authorizes the establishment of an interagency program of law enforcement designed to prevent the diversion of sensitive United States technology. Amends the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992 to expand the number of foreign scientists eligible for immigration. Expresses the sense of Congress favoring a gradual increase in the budget of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Russian Federation Debt Reduction for Nonproliferation Act of 2001 - Authorizes the President to engage in debt-for-nonproliferation exchanges and other specified transactions to reduce the amount of outstanding Soviet-era debt owed by the Russian Federation to the United States. Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2001- Establishes the Committee on Nonproliferation Assistance to the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union to monitor U.S. nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union and coordinate the implementation of related U.S. policy. Prescribes requirements for expediting the munitions export licensing process. Directs the Secretary of State to establish and report to the appropriate congressional committees on a National Security Assistance Strategy for the United States. Declares U.S. policy regarding nuclear and missile proliferation in South Asia. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding nonproliferation commitments and export controls in free trade agreements with foreign countries. Prescribes requirements with respect to: (1) real-time public availability of raw seismological data; (2) the detailing of U.S. Government personnel to international arms control and nonproliferation organizations; (3) establishment of a Counselor for Nonproliferation and Political Military Affairs in U.S. diplomatic missions overseas; (4) the fingerprinting of crop and livestock pathogens to enhance Government ability and research in pathogen epidemiology; (5) compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention; and (6) authority to transfer naval vessels to certain foreign countries.

Report· Ausschussbericht940 d.B.ausschussbericht

Einkommensteuergesetz 1988

Austria · National Council · 7 December 2001

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über den Antrag 386/A der Abgeordneten Manfred Lackner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988 geändert wird

Report· Ausschussbericht921 d.B.ausschussbericht

Belastung öffentlichen Wassergutes mit Fischereirechten

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2001

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (879 d.B.): Bundesgesetz betreffend die Belastung öffentlichen Wassergutes mit Fischereirechten

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage3177/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verkauf von Bundeswohnungen

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verkauf von Bundeswohnungen

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