Defence

Selective Service Registration Termination Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Selective Service Registration Termination Act - Amends the Military Selective Service Act to terminate the selective service registration requirement except in the event of a declaration of war by Congress. Prohibits sanctions against persons previously subject to registration who failed to so register prior to enactment of this Act. Suspends appointments to and meetings of civilian local boards, civilian appeal boards, or other similar local agencies of the Selective Service System during any period in which registration requirements are terminated.

Utah Test and Training Range Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Utah Test and Training Range Protection Act - States that nothing in this Act or the Wilderness Act shall: (1) preclude low-level overflights and operations of military aircraft, missiles, or unmanned aerial vehicles over the Utah Test and Training Range, including the Dugway Proving Ground; (2) preclude the designation of new or expansion of existing units of special use airspace or the use or establishment of military training routes over such area; (3) prevent any required maintenance of existing communications, instrumentation, or electronic tracking systems in the area or the addition of communications, instrumentation, or equipment necessary for effective testing and training upon specified determinations by the Secretary of the Interior; or (4) preclude the continuation of a current memorandum of understanding between the Departments of the Interior and Air Force with respect to emergency access and response within the area. Directs the Secretary to develop, maintain, and revise land use plans for Federal lands located in the area, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense. Limits the issuance of rights-of-way in the area. Designates certain Federal lands in Tooele County, Utah, as the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area. Withdraws such lands from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, including mining and mineral and geothermal leasing. Releases the Browns Springs Cherrystem area from its status as a wilderness study area. Directs the Secretary to place certain Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land in trust for the Skull Valley Band of Goshutes for the purposes of economic development of such tribe.

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Western Bohemia by United States Armed Forces during World War II and the continued friendship between the people of the United States and the Czech Republic.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Western Bohemia during World War II which culminated in an Allied victory that assured the defeat of Nazi Germany and ended the war in Europe two weeks later. Honors those individuals who gave their lives during the Liberation of Western Bohemia. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and the citizens of the Czech Republic.

Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2005

Recognizes the importance of the men and women who have served or who currently serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. Supports the designation of an appropriate week as Hire a Veteran Week. Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon employers, labor organizations, veterans service organizations, and federal, state, and local governmental agencies to lend their support to increase employment of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

United States · United States Senate · 5 April 2005

National Guard and Reserve Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2005

National Guard and Reserve Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2005 - Makes members of the Selected Reserve and the Individual Ready Reserve eligible for either the Prime or Standard option of the TRICARE Program (a Department of Defense managed health care program), allowing for either self-coverage or self-and-family coverage. Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) provide at least one open enrollment period each year for such members; and (2) charge applicable premiums, deductibles, and copayments for such coverage. Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay the applicable premium to continue in force any qualified health plan coverage for a reserve member (and his or her dependents) while the member is serving on active duty pursuant to a call or order issued during a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress. Requires the continuation of COBRA coverage during such period. Prohibits simultaneous coverage under both the qualified health plan and TRICARE.

Boutique Fuels Reduction Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2005

Boutique Fuels Reduction Act of 2005 - Amends the Clean Air Act (CAA) to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to temporarily waive controls or prohibitions on the use of a fuel or fuel additive regulated under specified provisions of that Act or prescribed in an applicable State Implementation Plan (SIP) if the Administrator determines that: (1) extreme and unusual circumstances exist in a State or region that prevent distribution of an adequate supply of the fuel or fuel additive to consumers; (2) such circumstances are the result of a natural disaster, an Act of God, a pipeline or refinery equipment failure, or another unforeseeable event; and (3) it is in the public interest to grant the waiver. Permits such a waiver only if specified requirements are met. States that the Administrator shall have no authority, when considering a SIP or SIP revision regarding State controls or prohibitions on motor vehicle fuel or fuel additives, to approve any fuel: (1) if doing so would increase the total number of approved and fully implemented fuels as of September 1, 2004, in all SIPs; and (2) unless that fuel was approved and fully implemented in at least one SIP in the applicable Petroleum Administration for Defense District (with the exception of fuels with a specified summertime Reid Vapor Pressure). Requires the Administrator and the Secretary of Energy jointly to study and report to Congress on the effects of SIPs adopted pursuant to CAA provisions regarding State controls or prohibitions on motor vehicle fuel or fuel additives.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the remarriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving spouse.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2005

Reduces from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the remarriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving spouse. Prohibits payment of retroactive benefits. Permits eligibility for such benefits by an individual who but for having remarried would be eligible for such benefits by reason such age reduction and whose remarriage was before the date of the enactment of this Act and after the individual had attained age 57 only if the individual submits an application for such benefits within one year of enactment.

Kenneth J. Krieg, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, vice Edward C. Aldridge, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 4 April 2005

Central Contractor Registry Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Central Contractor Registry Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to maintain a centralized, electronic database, to be known as the Central Contractor Registry, for the registration of sources of property and services (contractors) who seek to participate in contracts and other procurements entered into by various Federal procurement officials. Requires the Registry to include certain tax-related information for each contractor, including their taxpayer identification numbers and authorization for the Secretary of Defense to obtain verification of such numbers from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Makes contractors who do not register such information, or who register invalid information, ineligible for contracts entered into under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.

A resolution designating August 16, 2005, as "National Airborne Day".

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Designates August 16, 2005 as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces). Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on Federal, State, and local administrators and the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

A resolution urging the European Union to maintain its arms export embargo on the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Supports the U.S. embargo on the People's Republic of China (PRC). Urges the European Union (EU) to: (1) continue its ban on all arms exports to the PRC; (2) make its Code of Conduct on Arms Exports legally enforceable in all EU states; (3) more carefully regulate the end-use of military and dual-use technology; and (4) increase transparency in its arms and dual-use export control regimes. Encourages the U.S. Government to make clear that a lifting of such EU arms embargo would potentially adversely affect transatlantic defense cooperation, including future transfers of U.S. military technology, services, and equipment to EU countries. Deplores the ongoing human rights abuses in the PRC. Urges the United States and the EU to develop a common strategy to seek: (1) human rights improvement in the PRC; (2) an end to the PRC's military build-up aimed at Taiwan; (3) improvement in the PRC's export control practices; (4) an end to the proliferation by state-sponsored entities in the PRC of technology related to weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles; and (5) an end to the proliferation by state and non-state owned entities and individuals in the PRC of military equipment involving countries, such as Burma and Sudan, whose armies have played a role in human rights violations against members of ethnic and religious minorities.

A concurrent resolution expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the recent passage of the anti-secession law by the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the anti-secession law of the People's Republic of China (PRC) provides a legal justification for the use of force against Taiwan, altering the status quo in the region, and thus is of grave concern to the United States; (2) the President of the United States should direct all appropriate U.S. officials to reflect the grave concern with which the United States views the passage of China's anti-secession law in particular, and the growing Chinese military threats to Taiwan in general, to their counterpart officials in the Government of the PRC; and (3) the U.S. Government should reaffirm its policy that the future of Taiwan should be resolved by peaceful means and with the consent of the people of Taiwan, and continue to encourage dialogue between Taiwan and the PRC.

Darfur Genocide Accountability Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Darfur Genocide Accountability Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the atrocities unfolding in Darfur, Sudan, are genocide. Directs the President to: (1) block the property and assets of civil and military officials of the Government of Sudan and their family members implicated in the Darfur atrocities, and property and assets controlled by the National Congress Party; and (2) prohibit an entity engaged in any commercial activity in Sudan from raising capital in the United States, or from trading its securities in any capital market in the United States. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) prohibit visas for civil and military officials of the Government of Sudan, and militia members and others implicated in the Darfur atrocities; (2) reduce the Sudanese diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., and restrict or control the remaining staff's movement within the United States; and (3) instruct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) to oppose any UN or other international conference from being held in Sudan. Authorizes the President to: (1) use force to stop the Darfur genocide, including establishment of a no-fly zone and use of unmanned armed planes; and (2) deny U.S. port entry to ships doing business in the Sudan oil sector and /or with the Sudan armed forces.

Infertility Coverage for Federal Employees, Military Personnel, and their Families Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Infertility Coverage for Federal Employees, Military Personnel, and their Families Act - Requires any health benefits plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program or TRICARE (a Department of Defense managed health care program) that provides obstetrical benefits to also provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including nonexperimental assisted reproductive technology procedures.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to ensure equal treatment for members of reserve components who perform inactive-duty training in determining their entitlement for hazardous duty pay, aviation incentive pay, diving duty special pay, and foreign language proficiency pay.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Authorizes members of the reserves and National Guard, while performing inactive-duty training, to receive hazardous duty incentive pay, officer aviation career incentive pay, diving duty special pay, and foreign language proficiency pay.

Department of Defense Office of the Victim Advocate Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Department of Defense Office of the Victim Advocate Act of 2005 - Establishes an Office of the Victim Advocate within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to assist victims of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence occurring among members of the Armed Forces or between members of the Armed Forces and family members and partners. Requires the Director of the Office to carry out specified coordination, evaluation and review, policy, and education and training functions, and to submit to the Secretary an annual report assessing the current state of affairs within military departments relative to interpersonal violence and sexual misconduct. Requires the Secretary to transmit the Director's report to Congress with additional comments.

Senior NCO Household Goods Shipment Equity Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Senior NCO Household Goods Shipment Equity Act of 2005 - Increases the authorized weight allowances for the shipment of baggage and household effects of senior noncommissioned officers of the uniformed services.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide leave for members of the Armed Forces in connection with adoptions of children, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Entitles a member of the Armed Forces who is adopting a child in a qualifying child adoption to 21 days of leave, to be used in connection with such adoption. Allows only one member per family to such leave.

Combat-Related Special Compensation Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Combat-Related Special Compensation Act of 2005 - Authorizes monthly combat-related special compensation pay to any military retiree who is entitled to retired pay and has a combat-related disability. (Currently, a retiree must meet those requirements and also have completed at least 20 years of retirement-creditable military service.) Provides a special compensation rule with respect to retirees with less than 20 years of service.

Equal Justice for Our Military Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Equal Justice for Our Military Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize U.S. Supreme Court review of decisions in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces denied relief.

TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act - Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense (DOD) managed health care program) to authorize the provision of mental health counseling for TRICARE participants. Authorizes the provision of mental health services in DOD clinical trials. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into personal service contracts with mental health counselors. Includes mental health counselors within DOD licensure requirements for health-care professionals.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business directly or through subsidiaries in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny U.S. companies doing business in Sudan the foreign tax credit and other tax benefits until the Secretary of State certifies to the Secretary of the Treasury that the Government of Sudan has ceased to support and taken steps to end acts of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, including: (1) ensuring that the military is not attacking civilians or obstructing human rights monitors or humanitarian assistance; (2) disarming Government supported militias; (3) allowing access for providing humanitarian assistance to all regions; and (4) cooperating with international missions.

Afghan Poppy Eradication and Prosperity Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Afghan Poppy Eradication and Prosperity Act of 2005 - Directs the U.S. Government and its agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in cooperation with the Government of Afghanistan, to seek to eradicate the poppy plant in Afghanistan. Directs USAID to carry out a two-year Afghan Poppy Eradication and Prosperity Program, which shall include a ten dollar daily payment for each participating Afghan laborer.

Women and Children in Crisis and Conflict Protection Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Women and Children in Crisis and Conflict Protection Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) develop a comprehensive strategy for the protection of vulnerable populations, especially women and children, who are affected by a humanitarian emergency; and (2) designate an individual within the Department of State or the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as the coordinator for such efforts. Authorizes USAID to establish a fellowship program to increase USAID expertise in carrying out protective activities of vulnerable populations, especially women and children, affected by a humanitarian emergency. Prohibits certain Department or USAID funds for refugees or internally displaced persons to be provided to a primary grantee or contractor unless the grantee or contractor has adopted a code of conduct that is consistent with the six core principles recommended by the United Nations Inter-Agency Standing Committee. Directs the coordinator to seek to provide health services to vulnerable populations, including: (1) prevention of of sexual violence; (2) reduction of HIV transmission; (3) provision of obstetric care; and (4) integrating women's health services into the primary health care services provided during a humanitarian emergency. Amends the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 to seek to extend microcredit program availability to internally displaced persons. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to: (1) include the protection of vulnerable populations within military education and training; and (2) authorize the President to provide assistance for programs to protect vulnerable populations during humanitarian emergencies. Directs the United States Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) to ensure that World Bank disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration programs provide benefits to former combatants that are comparable to benefits provided to other individuals. Expresses the sense of Congress that the UN should strengthen the ability of its Department of Peacekeeping Operations to protect civilians, especially women and children, from sexual exploitation by peacekeeping personnel.

Homeland Security Strategy Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Homeland Security Strategy Act of 2005 - Requires the President to annually transmit to Congress a comprehensive report on the homeland security strategy of the United States (the strategy), which shall include a description and discussion of: (1) worldwide interests, goals, and objectives of the United States that are vital to national homeland security; (2) foreign policy, worldwide commitments, and national defense, economic, diplomatic, and information capabilities of the United States necessary to deter aggression and implement the strategy; (3) proposed short-term and long-term uses of such capabilities and other elements of U.S. national power to protect or promote the interests of, and achieve the goals and objectives vital to, national homeland security; and (4) the adequacy of U.S. capabilities to carry out the strategy. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, to comprehensively examine the strategy, force structure, resources, threat assessment, infrastructure, budget plan, and other elements of the U.S. homeland security program and policies every four years in order to determine and express the strategy for the next 20 years. Establishes the National Commission on Quadrennial Homeland Security Reviews to: (1) make recommendations relative to the Secretary's examination; and (2) submit required reports to the President and Congress. Requires the Commission to submit its final report no later than June 30, 2006.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Second Lieutenant Ilario Pantano, United States Marine Corps.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Second Lieutenant Ilario Pantano, U.S. Marine Corps, was defending the cause of freedom, democracy, and liberty in his actions of April 15, 2004, that resulted in the deaths of two suspected Iraqi insurgents and that subsequently gave rise to certain charges against him; and (2) the U.S. Government should dismiss all charges against him arising out of such actions.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a United Nations Emergency Peace Service capable of intervening in the early stages of a humanitarian crisis could save millions of lives, billions of dollars, and is in the interests of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should use its voice and vote at the United Nations (UN) to support the creation of a permanent United Nations Emergency Peace Service which should: (1) be able to act immediately in an emerging humanitarian crisis; and (2) be recruited from member nations with a single command structure able to provide an integrated service encompassing 10,000 to 15,000 civilian, police, judicial, military, and relief professionals.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Director of National Intelligence should establish and oversee the implementation of a uniform, multi-level security clearance system across the intelligence community to fully leverage the cultural and linguistic skills of subject matter experts and others proficient in foreign languages critical to national security.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Resolves that the Director of National Intelligence should promptly establish and oversee the implementation of a uniform, multi-level security clearance system across the intelligence community to fully leverage the cultural and linguistic skills of subject matter experts and individuals proficient in foreign languages critical to national security.

Honoring Army Specialist Shoshana Nyree Johnson, former prisoner of war in Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Honors Specialist Shoshana Johnson, U.S. Army, a former prisoner of war in Operation Iraqi Freedom, for her heroism and sacrifice and for representing the highest ideals of service in the armed forces.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

United States · United States Senate · 16 March 2005

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

United States · United States Senate · 16 March 2005

Military Intelligence Reorganization Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Military Intelligence Reorganization Act of 2005 - Requires the President, through the Secretary of Defense, to establish a unified combatant command for military intelligence (military intelligence command) to: (1) coordinate all military intelligence activities; (2) represent the Department of Defense (DOD) in the intelligence community under the National Intelligence Director (NID); (3) ensure that intelligence collection requirements are communicated to, and coordinated with, the NID; and (4) coordinate and develop military intelligence activities and capabilities. Requires the assignment of all active and reserve military intelligence forces of the Armed Forces within specified DOD elements, and civilian personnel of such elements, to the military intelligence command unless otherwise directed by the Secretary. Sets forth the duties and authority of the commander of the military intelligence command. Requires the staff of the commander to include an inspector general. Requires the military intelligence command budget proposal to include funding requests for development and acquisition of military intelligence collection systems and acquisition of other material, supplies, or services peculiar to military intelligence activities. Requires the Secretary to direct, supervise, and oversee the head of each DOD national intelligence agency in the exercise of military intelligence functions.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for nonregular service from 60 years of age to 55 years of age.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Reduces from 60 to 55 the minimum age for the receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service.

Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Conversion Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Conversion Act of 2005 - Requires the U.S. Government to: (1) disable and dismantle all its nuclear weapons and refrain from replacing them at any time with weapons of mass destruction; (2) undertake vigorous good faith efforts to eliminate war, armed conflict, and all military operations; (3) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to join in these commitments for world peace and security; and (4) redirect resources that are currently being used for nuclear weapons programs to constructive, ecologically beneficial peacetime activities and to address human and infrastructure needs such as housing, health care, education, agriculture, and environmental restoration. Makes this Act effective when the President certifies to Congress that all foreign countries possessing nuclear weapons have established legal requirements comparable to those set forth in this Act.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the reporting fee payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to educational institutions for reports or certifications which such educational institutions are required by law or regulation to submit to the Secretary.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Increases the reporting fee payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to educational institutions for reports or certifications which such educational institutions are required by law or regulation to submit to the Secretary.

Veterans Employment and Respect Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Veterans Employment and Respect Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a work opportunity tax credit for hiring certain: (1) veterans of military service in Afghanistan or Iraq; and (2) dependents of deceased members of the Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.

To require reimbursement for non-TRICARE health insurance premiums paid by certain members of reserve components during the period the members were not eligible for TRICARE coverage.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Amends the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 to require reimbursement for non-TRICARE health insurance premiums paid by certain reserve component members during the period they were ineligible for TRICARE coverage.

21st Century Veterans Equitable Treatment Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

21st Century Veterans Equitable Treatment Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) establish a maximum specialist referral period (the period between a veteran's referral to a specialty clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs by a Department primary care physician and the actual appointment with a specialist); and (2) provide appropriate transportation to such appointments for qualified veterans. Requires the Secretary, in any case in which such period is exceeded or in which transportation was not so provided, to promptly provide for such care or transportation from a private source and to reimburse such source at an appropriate rate. Requires expedited reimbursement procedures. Directs the Secretary to include within standards of performance used for measuring Department medical care administration a standard of assessing improvements in appointment waiting times.

Calling upon the President to order an immediate moratorium on the rendition of persons to Syria and all countries that routinely use torture as reported by the Department of State's 2004 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2005

Calls upon the President to order an immediate moratorium on the rendition of persons to Syria and all countries that routinely use torture as reported by the Department of State's 2004 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Requests the President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of Central Intelligence to undertake a comprehensive review of U.S. renditions practice.

General James T. Hill, United States Army, Retired, of Florida, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, Retired, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

Philip Coyle, of California, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

James H. Bilbray, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

James V. Hansen, of Utah, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

Samuel Knox Skinner, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

Claude M. Kicklighter, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

Brigadier General Sue Ellen Turner, United States Air Force, Retired, of Texas, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 15 March 2005

Patriot Penalty Elimination Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2005

Patriot Penalty Elimination Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay income preservation pay to a member of the reserves: (1) who is called or ordered to active duty (other than voluntarily); (2) who serves on such duty outside the United States during at least six out of 12 consecutive months; and (3) whose preservice income exceeds the amount earned from the military service. Provides a formula for determining the appropriate income preservation amount, with a limit of $50,000. Terminates such pay authority five years after the enactment of this Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a Ready Reserve-National Guard employee credit equal to 50 percent of the lesser of the actual compensation amount with respect to the employee for the taxable year, or $30,000. Provides such credit, with respect to such employee, for: (1) active duty outside the United States under a call or order for a period in excess of 179 days or for an indefinite period, in connection with which the employee is entitled to reemployment rights and other benefits or to a leave of absence from employment; and (2) hospitalization incident to such duty. Terminates such credit five years after the enactment of this Act.