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Question· oralPQ 11asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2010
22 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence when he expects to present the new finalised governance proposals for the Irish Red Cross to Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· oralPQ 10asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2010
19 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in reforming the Irish Red Cross; the contact he continues to have with the IRC officials in relation to governance changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· SS. 4031 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2010
Rare Earths Supply-Chain Technology and Resources Transformation Act of 2010 or RESTART Act - Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to the reestablishment of a rare earth materials supply chain in the United States and its allies. Establishes within the Department of the Interior the Rare Earth Policy Task Force to monitor and assist federal agencies in expediting the review and approval of permits to accelerate the completion of projects that will increase investment in, exploration for, and development of domestic rare earth elements. Directs the Secretaries of Commerce, of Defense, of Energy, of the Interior, and the Secretary of State to establish jointly an interagency working group for the purposes of reestablishing the production of, and a competitive supply chain for, rare earth materials in the United States. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to report jointly to Congress on: (1) the vulnerability of the supply chain for rare earth materials in the United States; (2) rare earth elements critical to clean energy technologies and the domestic and economic security; and (3) the establishment of a rare earth stockpile. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to implement a temporary loan guarantee program for the commercial application of rare earth materials revitalization. Establishes in DOE a program to ensure the long-term, secure, and sustainable supply of rare earth materials in quantities sufficient to satisfy the U.S. national security, economic well-being, and industrial production needs. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the capability to produce rare earth materials is the backbone of both the defense and energy supply chains; (2) the United States lacks sufficient capability to produce rare earth materials; (3) there is an urgent need to reestablish a supply chain in the United States for processing rare earth oxides into metals and rare earth magnets; and (4) that urgency warrants the exercise of the President's authority to support reestablishment of the capability to produce rare earth materials and the supply chain to meet a deficiency in the defense industrial base and renewable energy sectors of the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to study the feasibility and effectiveness of using a cooperative structure involving multiple producers of rare earth materials to reestablish the production of, and a supply chain for, rare earth materials in the United States. Specifies restrictions upon the use of appropriated funds for the rare earth materials program. Makes conforming amendments to the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980. Repeals the National Critical Materials Act of 1984.
Law· HRH.R. 6523 (111th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2010
Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2011. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, and shipbuilding and conversion; (2) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation; (4) operation and maintenance; (5) military personnel; (6) Working Capital Funds; (7) the National Defense Sealift Fund; (8) chemical agents and munitions destruction; (9) interdiction and counter-drug activities; (10) the Defense Inspector General; (11) the Defense Health Program; (12) the Armed Forces Retirement Home; (13) overseas contingency operations; (14) chemical demilitarization; (15) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (16) National Guard and reserve forces facilities; (17) military base closure and realignment activities; (18) overseas contingency operations military construction; (19) environmental restoration; (20) cooperative threat reduction; and (21) Iraq and Afghanistan security forces. Improve Acquisition Act of 2010 - Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) civilian management of the defense acquisition system; (2) acquisition related functions of chiefs of the armed forces; and (3) performance assessments of the defense acquisition system. Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act - Recognizes the suffering and loyalty of Guam residents during World War II. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) payments for Guam World War II claims; (2) adjudication of claims; and (3) grants to memorialize the occupation of Guam during World War II. Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011 for military construction, military family housing, and energy conservation projects. Sets forth provisions or requirements concerning: (1) military personnel policy; (2) education and training; (3) military pay and allowances; (4) DOD organization and management; (5) DOD financial matters; (6) civilian personnel; (7) matters relating to foreign nations; (8) the National Defense Stockpile; (9) military construction; (10) counterterrorism; (11) Guantanamo detainees; (12) body armor; (13) counter-improvised explosive device (IED) database; (14) unmanned aerial vehicles; (15) intelligence information sharing; (16) cybersecurity; (17) missile defense; (18) nuclear weapon stockpiles; and (19) nonproliferation.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 104 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2010
Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer respecting a specified proposed sale of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage7118/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 14 December 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mario Kunasek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend Zukunft des Bundesheeres - 7 Modelle
Question· Schriftliche Anfrage7116/Jschriftliche anfrage
Austria · National Council · 14 December 2010
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten betreffend Soldatenfriedhof in Tinowka
Question· writtenPQ 357asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
382 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to page B17 of the Summary of Budget Measures 2011, if he will provide details of the equipment acquisition, building and maintenance projects which will be deferred or cancelled respectively in 2011; the savings which will accrue in 2011 as a result of each of these deferrals or cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 356asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
381 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to page B17 of the Summary of Budget Measures 2011, if he will provide details of the reduction of the number of civilian employees attached to military installations to occur in 2011; the locations of each of these employees; the savings which will accrue in 2011 as a result of this reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 355asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
380 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence, further to page B17 of the Summary of Budget Measures 2011, if he will provide details of the number of allowances for overseas deployment to be reduced in 2011; his plans regarding overseas deployment in 2011; the savings which will accrue in 2011 as a result of this reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 354asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
379 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if he will list all public appointments that he is due to make between 14 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.
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Question· writtenPQ 353asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
378 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence if he will list all public appointments since 22 November 2010; in each case the remuneration both in salary, expenses and any other forms of compensation associated with each such appointment; the length of tenure in each case; if it was a re-appointment or a new appointment and if he will detail the selection process undertaken in each instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 352asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
377 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money, under each heading, spent by him on refreshments for meetings and functions, including sandwiches, teas and coffees, and bottled water, in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 in tabular form; the name of the company used to supply the refreshments and the address; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 351asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
376 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps at present; the amount of sick leave claimed by members of each service in the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 350asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
375 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence when payments accruing to an employee (details supplied) will issue on foot of a ministerial determination; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 349asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 December 2010
374 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel stationed in Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· HRH.R. 6520 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they have considered the report and proposed plan of action, that DOD has prepared the necessary policies and regulations to exercise the discretion provided by such repeal, and that implementation of such policies and regulations is consistent with the standards of military readiness and effectiveness, unit cohesion, and military recruiting and retention. Provides that, until such time as the above conditions are met, the current policy shall remain in effect.
Record· Brief regering2010Z19372concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 December 2010
Verslag houdende een lijst van vragen en antwoorden over de wijziging van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Defensie (32565-X) voor het jaar 2010
Question· Schriftelijke vragen2010Z19277concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 December 2010
Afrekenbare en controleerbare kabinetsdoelen met betrekking tot bezuinigingen op defensie
Bill· SS. 4023 (111th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they have considered the report and proposed plan of action, that DOD has prepared the necessary policies and regulations to exercise the discretion provided by such repeal, and that implementation of such policies and regulations is consistent with the standards of military readiness and effectiveness, unit cohesion, and military recruiting and retention. Provides that, until such time as the above conditions are met, the current policy shall remain in effect.
Bill· SS. 4024 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2010
Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2010 - Directs the Comptroller General to review and report to Congress on the retail cost of prescription drugs in the United States during 2004 through 2010, with an emphasis on the prescription drugs most utilized for individuals age 65 or older. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an ongoing study that compares the average retail cost in the United States for each of the 20 most utilized prescription drugs for individuals age 65 or older with: (1) the average prices at which private health plans, the Department of Defense (DOD) under the Defense Health Program, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquire each such drug; and (2) the average negotiated price for each such drug that eligible beneficiaries have access to under a Medicare prescription drug plan providing only basic prescription drug coverage. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to include in the comparative plan information for beneficiaries under Medicare part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) a comparison of average aggregate prescription drug plan beneficiary costs and savings with such costs for a beneficiary with no prescription drug plan. Repeals the prohibition against interference by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the negotiations between drug manufacturers and pharmacies and prescription drug plan sponsors. Authorizes the Secretary instead, like other federal entities that purchase prescription drugs in bulk, to negotiate contracts with manufacturers of covered part D drugs. Requires the use of the resulting savings to the Medicare Prescription Drug Account to strengthen the part D program and to reduce the federal deficit. Requires the Secretary to ensure that each part D eligible individual has: (1) a choice of enrollment in a comprehensive prescription drug plan in the area in which the individual resides; or (2) in any case in which such a plan is not available, the opportunity to enroll in a comprehensive fallback prescription drug plan.
Question· writtenPQ 108asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2010
134 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence if he has received an annual report for each of the past three years from the chairman of all State bodies under the auspices of his Department; if the pay of chief executives and employees of such bodies is fully in accordance with Government policy; if he will list any such bodies where this requirement under the code of practice for the governance of State bodies has not been met or no report has been received; if he will provide full details of such issues in such reports and if these reports will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· SS. 4022 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they have considered the report and proposed plan of action, that DOD has prepared the necessary policies and regulations to exercise the discretion provided by such repeal, and that implementation of such policies and regulations is consistent with the standards of military readiness and effectiveness, unit cohesion, and military recruiting and retention. Provides that, until such time as the above conditions are met, the current policy shall remain in effect.
Bill· HRH.R. 6513 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2010
Allows veterans' educational benefits that are transferred to an intellectually or developmentally disabled dependent to be used for special education, even if the dependent has not earned a secondary school diploma or equivalency certificate. Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations to determine whether those dependents must enroll in the exceptional family member program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Prohibits payment of the monthly stipend to such dependents if the Secretary determines that it is not relevant to their special education. Prohibits this Act's special education benefits from affecting a dependent's receipt of, or eligibility for, other federal educational benefits.
Law· HRH.R. 6510 (111th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2010
Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to convey, at a specified market value, to the Military Museum of Texas all U.S. right, title, and interest in and to a certain parcel of real property located at 8611 Wallisville Road in Houston, Texas.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1758 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2010
Recognizes all Muslim American veterans who have served the nation with honor, pride, devotion, wisdom, and courage for their sacrifices. Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day honoring Muslim American veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Record· Brief regering2010Z18963concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 9 December 2010
Antwoorden op vragen van de cie Defensie over de halfjaarlijkse voortgangsrapportage SPEER
Question· writtenPQ 113asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2010
112 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the military directorates which are located in Coláiste Caoimhín and Park House, respectively; the number of staff and their grades located in each of those premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 112asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2010
111 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of times Naval Service personnel have travelled, at the request of the joint task force, to Lisbon to the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre — Narcotics since its establishment in 2007; the cost of each of these trips; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 111asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2010
110 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the number of times in 2009 and to date in 2010 the air corps has provided air support to the joint task force established to combat drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 110asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2010
113 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence if any civil servant in his Department has received a bonus payment in the past 12 months; if so the amount received; the reason given for such payment; who made the decision to grant same; the rank or grade of the recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 109asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2010
109 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence if any employee at senior management level of any State body or organisation under the auspices of his Department has received any bonus payment in the past 12 months; if so, the amounts received and the reasons for same; the person who made the decision to grant this payment and the reason for same; if this matter was referred to him or if he was informed of the matter; if so, the views he expressed; the response, if any, from the body concerned; the subsequent decision taken by such body; the rank of the recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· HRH.R. 6501 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2010
Establishes the National Commission on Presidential War Powers and Civil Liberties to investigate, and report to the President and Congress on, the broad range of executive branch national security policies undertaken since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including: (1) detention by the Armed Forces and the intelligence community; (2) the use by such entities of enhanced interrogation techniques or techniques not authorized by the Uniform Code of Military Justice; (3) "ghosting" or other policies intended to conceal an individual's capture or detention; (4) extraordinary rendition; (5) domestic warrantless electronic surveillance; (6) targeted killings away from conventional battlefields; and (7) the use of state secrets or other litigation tactics or privileges to avoid judicial review of national security actions.
Bill· HRH.R. 6503 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2010
Directs the Secretary of the Army to submit to specified congressional committees: (1) a one-time report on the management and oversight of contracts at Arlington National Cemetery, requiring, among other things, certain information concerning burial operations and errors in burials; and (2) biennial reports on the execution of and compliance with Army Directive 2010-04, Enhancing the Operations and Oversight of the Army National Cemeteries Program.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1755 (111th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2010
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
Motion· Motie2010Z18934adopted
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 December 2010
Motie-Grashoff/Hachchi over herdefiniëring van de ambities van Defensie
Motion· Motie2010Z18924adopted
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 December 2010
Motie-Ten Broeke c.s. over aanbesteden volgens het principe "militair, tenzij"
Motion· Motie2010Z18927rejected
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 December 2010
Motie-Van Dijk/Voordewind over behoud van onderzoek naar de effecten van militair materieel op milieu en volksgezondheid
Motion· Motie2010Z18918rejected
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 December 2010
Motie-Albayrak c.s. over een parlementair onderzoek naar de administratieve beheerssystemen van Defensie
Motion· Motie2010Z18920rejected
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 December 2010
Motie-Albayrak c.s. over een kabinetsreactie op de Defensie Verkenningen en het rapport Internationale Veiligheid
Record· Brief regering2010Z18858concluded
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 8 December 2010
Antwoorden op vragen eerste termijn Kamer begrotingsbehandeling Defensie 2011.
Law· Government BillBill 682enacted
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2010
To continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence Police; to amend the Visiting Forces Act 1952; to enable judge advocates to sit in civilian courts; to repeal the Naval Medical Compassionate Fund Act 1915; and for connected purposes.
Question· writtenPQ 372asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010
378 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of industrial disputes, industrial actions including work to rule presently being engaged in by staff of his Department; when these actions were initiated; the individual subject matter of each dispute or action; the current status of each dispute or action; the estimated loss in productivity arising from each dispute or action; if each dispute or action is in contravention of the Croke Park Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 371asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010
377 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of moneys owed to private firms by public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 370asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010
376 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Defence all appointments made by him in the past 12 months; the persons appointed; the income received; the body to which they were appointed; the term of office they will serve; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 369asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010
375 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Minister for Defence the number of times the army bomb disposal experts were called out during 2010; if he will list the incidents on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 368asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010
374 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Defence the names, titles and duties of each of the advisers, press officers, assistants and secretaries appointed by him; the annual salaries in each case; the pension arrangements in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Question· writtenPQ 367asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 December 2010
373 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Defence the liability of members of the public and business owners gritting and salting footpaths and non national roads and if this will be communicated to the local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Bill· SS. 4011 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2010
Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission, which shall: (1) review the effectiveness of U.S. policies and programs regarding illicit drug supply reduction and interdiction with an emphasis on the countries of the Western Hemisphere, as well as foreign and domestic demand reduction policies and programs; and (2) recommend a multi-year interagency counternarcotics strategy for the Western Hemisphere describing the diplomatic, criminal justice, civil society, economic development, demand reduction, military, and other assistance required to achieve regional counternarcotics goals. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of the report required under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6497 (111th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2010
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 or DREAM Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional nonimmigrant status, an alien who: (1) entered the United States before his or her 16th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding this Act's enactment; (2) is a person of good moral character; (3) is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds of the Immigration and Nationality Act; (4) has not participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; (5) has not been convicted of certain offenses under federal or state law; (6) has been admitted to an institution of higher education (IHE) or has earned a high school diploma or general education development certificate in the United States; (7) has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal unless the alien has remained in the United States under color of law after such order's issuance, or received the order before attaining the age of 16; and (8) was under age 30 on the date of this Act's enactment. Authorizes the Secretary to waive specified grounds of inadmissibility or deportability for humanitarian, family unity, or public interest purposes. Provides for a $525 application surcharge (in addition to other applicable application fees). Requires an alien to apply for cancellation of removal and conditional nonimmigrant status within one year after the later of: (1) earning a high school diploma or general education development certificate in the United States; or (2) the effective date of related interim regulations. Requires prior to cancellation of removal or granting of conditional nonimmigrant status: (1) an alien to submit biometric and biographic data; and (2) completion of security and law enforcement background checks. Requires an alien applying for relief to: (1) register under the Military Selective Service Act if so required; and (2) undergo a medical examination. Prohibits the Secretary from removing an alien with a pending application who establishes prima facie eligibility for cancellation of removal and conditional nonimmigrant status. Establishes an initial five-year period of conditional nonimmigrant status which shall include employment authorization. Terminates such status if the alien: (1) becomes a public charge; (2) receives a dishonorable or other than honorable military discharge; or (3) ceases to be a person of good moral character, becomes inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds, has participated in racial, religious, social, or political persecution, or has been convicted of certain federal or state offenses. Extends such conditional status for an additional five-year period if the alien: (1) has demonstrated good moral character; (2) is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds, has not participated in racial, religious, social, or political persecution, and has not been convicted of certain federal or state offenses; (3) has not abandoned U.S. residency; (4) has earned an IHE degree (or has completed at least two years in a bachelor's or higher degree program) in the United States, or has served in the Armed Forces for at least two years (or if discharged, was honorably discharged); and (5) has provided a list of each elementary school attended in the United States. Authorizes, and sets forth the criteria for, a hardship exception to such extension requirements. Provides for a $2,000 extension application surcharge (in addition to other applicable application fees). Authorizes a conditional nonimmigrant to file an application to adjust his or her status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Requires such application to be filed during the period beginning 1 year before and ending on either the date that is 10 years after the date of the granting of initial conditional nonimmigrant status or any other expiration date as extended by the Secretary. Requires such application to show that the alien: (1) has demonstrated good moral character; (2) is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds, has not participated in racial, religious, social, or political persecution, and has not been convicted of certain federal or state offenses; (3) has not abandoned U.S. residency; and (4) if granted a hardship exception with respect to extension of conditional status, has subsequently complied with the appropriate requirements. Requires an alien, prior to adjusting from conditional to permanent resident status, to: (1) satisfy citizenship and federal tax requirements; (2) submit biometric and biographic data; and (3) have had security and law enforcement background checks completed. Authorizes an alien who adjusts to permanent resident status (and meets other specified requirements) to apply after three years in such status for naturalization. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary to cancel removal and grant conditional nonimmigrant status to an alien who has satisfied the conditional status requirements prior to enactment of this Act; and (2) an alien who has met the appropriate requirements during the entire period of conditional nonimmigrant status to apply for permanent resident status. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) jurisdiction of the Secretary and the Attorney General; (2) penalties for false application statements; (3) confidentiality of information; (4) higher education assistance; (5) military enlistment; and (6) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report respecting the number of aliens adjusted under this Act.