Defence

Rural Fire Department Equipment Priority Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2002

Rural Fire Department Equipment Priority Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture to use the existing property disposal program of the Forest Service (known as the Federal Excess Personal Property program) to facilitate the reutilization of Department of Defense (DOD) excess personal property by firefighting agencies in rural areas. Requires a DOD transfer of property for such purpose to be given a property disposal priority at least equal to the priority given the military departments and other entities within DOD.

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2002

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for FY 2002 for: (1) the Export-Import Bank of the United States; (2) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; (3) the Trade and Development Agency; (4) expenses of the President in carrying out certain programs under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (5) various bilateral economic assistance programs for foreign developing countries; (6) certain U.S. military assistance programs for foreign countries; (7) U.S. contributions to certain international financial institutions; and (8) international programs and organizations. Sets forth certain limits and prohibitions on the use of appropriations for: (1) abortions or involuntary sterilizations as methods of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions, or provide any financial incentive to undergo sterilization; (2) assistance to any country not in compliance with United Nations (UN) sanctions against Iraq, unless a specified certification is made to Congress; (3) payment of any U.S. contribution to the UN if the UN imposes any taxation on any U.S. persons; and (4) bilateral assistance to terrorist countries or any assistance to foreign governments that export lethal military equipment to countries supporting international terrorism. Earmarks funds for child survival activities or disease programs, including research on, and the prevention and treatment of, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Recognizing the Reserve Forces Policy Board on its 50th anniversary.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2002

Commends the Reserve Forces Policy Board (created by the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952 (Public Law 82-476)) on its 50th anniversary and for its fine work as an independent source of advice to the Secretary of Defense on matters pertaining to the Reserve components of the Armed Forces.

Intelligence Gathering Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2002

Intelligence Gathering Act of 2002 - Requires the Department of Homeland Security to study and report to Congress on the following issues semi-annually for five years following enactment of the National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act of 2002: (1) Department policies and procedures for obtaining and sharing relevant information from the Federal Government and State and local law enforcement agencies; (2) rules and practices developed between the Department and other Federal, State, and local government agencies; (3) the nature and type of information shared and related to law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security; (4) agencies that have received such information; (5) a summary of specified items, such as wire-tap transcripts and search warrants, received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (6) the nature of information follow-up requests made by the Department; (7) the nature of follow-up requests made to the FBI; (8) efforts made by the Department and the FBI to improve interdepartmental communication; (9) the general nature of investigations conducted by Department analysts and similar analyses performed by the FBI; and (10) the method of transmission (mail, computer, or messenger) of all information provided to the Department.

Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2002

Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2002 - Adjusts the basic Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity amount for surviving spouses, age 62 or over, of former military personnel to: (1) 35 percent of the retired pay of the decedent (current law), for months beginning on or before the enactment of this Act; (2) 40 percent of such pay, for months beginning after enactment of this Act until October 2005; (3) 45 percent of such pay for months beginning after September 2005 and before October 2012; and (4) 55 percent of such pay for months after September 2012. Adjusts similarly the percentage amounts of SBP supplemental annuity authorized to be provided for such surviving spouses. Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure appropriate adjustments in the computation of retired pay reductions for such supplemental annuities.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to enable the Department of Veterans Affairs to recover costs of medical care from third parties in the same manner as if the health care system of the Department were a preferred provider organization.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2002

Prohibits the absence of a participation agreement or other contractual arrangement entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under a health-plan contract or with a preferred provider organization from being used to, or operating to, prevent, or reduce the amount of, any veterans' medical care cost recovery or collection by the United States.

To authorize the disinterment from the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg of the remains of Private Ray A. Morgan of Paris, Illinois, who died in combat in January 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge, and to authorize the transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2002

Directs the Secretary of the Army and the American Battle Monuments Commission to authorize: (1) the next of kin of the late Ray A. Morgan to disinter his remains from the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg; and (2) the transfer of such remains to such next of kin. Prohibits the use of Federal funds for such disinterment and transfer.

A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to clarify the requirements for eligibility in the American Legion.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2002

Revises American Legion eligibility requirements by providing that individuals who continue to serve honorably in the armed forces during or after (currently, after) specified periods shall be eligible.

projet de loi programmation militaire pour les années 2003 à 2008

France · Senate · 11 September 2002

To support the public educational programs of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation by amending title 10 of the United States Code to elevate the status of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation to receive surplus military property.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2002

Makes the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (a nonprofit organization incorporated in Georgia) eligible to receive surplus military documents, historical artifacts, and condemned or obsolete material. Designates the Foundation as a service educational activity for purposes of the Department of Defense personal property donation program. Requires the Secretary of Defense to enter into a formal donation agreement with the Foundation.

To support the public educational programs of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Georgia, by amending title 32 of the United States Code to authorize the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation to receive National Guard services and assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2002

Makes the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in Georgia, eligible to receive National Guard services and assistance generally provided to certain youth and charitable organizations in connection with National Guard training.

To provide for the transfer of a Vietnam-era Cessna L-19D Bird Dog aircraft that is excess to the needs of the Department of State to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2002

Authorizes the Secretary of State to convey, without consideration, to the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a Vietnam-era Cessna L-19D Bird Dog aircraft (serial No. 24020, National registration number N32FL) that is excess to the needs of the Department of State.

Recognizing, applauding, and supporting the efforts of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Georgia, to utilize veteran aviators of the Armed Forces and former Army Aviation aircraft to inspire Americans and to ensure that our Nation's military legacy and heritage of service are never forgotten.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2002

Recognizes, and expresses support for the efforts of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in Georgia, to educate the American public regarding the military heritage of the United States and the story of U.S. Army Aviation's soldiers and machines through the preservation of authentic aircraft and the presentation of living history demonstrations.

Judgment of the Court of First Instance (Third Chamber) of 11 September 2002.#Alpharma Inc. v Council of the European Union.#Transfer of resistance to antibiotics from animals to humans - Directive 70/524/EEC - Regulation withdrawing authorisation of an additive in feedingstuffs - Admissibility - Breach of essential procedural requirements - Manifest error of assessment - Precautionary principle - Risk assessment and risk management - Consultation of a scientific committee - Principle of proportionality - Legitimate expectations - Obligation to state reasons - Rights of the defence.#Case T-70/99.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 11 September 2002

Veterans Outreach Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2002

Veterans Outreach Protection Act - Rescinds a Department of Veterans Affairs memorandum dated July 18, 2002, from the Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and management which requires directors of Department health service networks to ensure that no marketing activities for the enrollment of new veterans occur within their networks.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery.

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2002

Makes all remarried surviving spouses of veterans eligible for burial in a national cemetery. (Currently, such eligibility is permitted only for remarried former spouses whose subsequent marriage was terminated by death or divorce.)

Military Physician Equity Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2002

Military Physician Equity Act of 2002 - Provides that the military personnel retired or retainer pay base shall include specified percentages of any additional or special pay received as a medical, dental, and veterinary officer for an officer who has completed at least 15 years of military service before retirement. Makes the percentage of additional pay so realized 0 percent if the officer performed less than two years as a medical, dental, or veterinary officer before receiving such pay, with a gradual increase to 100 percent for officers who performed at least eight years in such a specialty before receiving such pay. Provides a special rule for officers receiving such additional pay after first becoming members after September 7, 1980. States that any such additional pay so recognized shall be retirement-creditable for purposes of the determination of disability retired pay as well as survivor annuities.

Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2002

Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2002 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for programs, functions, and activities of the Veterans Health Administration for FY 2004 120 percent of the amount obligated during FY 2002; and (2) adjust the amount provided after FY 2004 based on the number of enrolled veterans and the number of others eligible for and provided care and the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2002

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that at least one Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team is established in each State by September 30, 2003, to provide support for emergency preparedness programs to respond to any emergency involving the use of a weapon of mass destruction.

To provide for a pilot program to be conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess the benefits of providing for pharmacies of the Department of Veterans Affairs to fill prescriptions for drugs and medicines written by private physicians.

United States · United States Congress · 4 September 2002

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a two-year pilot program to assess the advantages and disadvantages of furnishing to veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies drugs and medicines ordered on prescription of any duly licensed physician in the treatment of any illness or injury of a veteran. Requires copayments for such drugs and medicines.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003

United States · United States Congress · 4 September 2002

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003 - Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) Federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) State unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and other trust funds; (6) administration of employment and training programs, including welfare-to-work grants; (7) the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration; (8) the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (9) the Employment Standards Administration; (10) certain special benefits; (11) the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program; (12) the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (13) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (14) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (15) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (16) the Office of Disability Employment Policy; (17) departmental management; (18) veterans employment and training; and (19) the Office of Inspector General. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for: (1) the Health Resources and Services Administration; (2) health education assistance loans; (3) the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Trust Fund; (4) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP); (5) the National Institutes of Health (NIH); (6) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (7) the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality; (8) the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, for grants to States for Medicaid, payments to health care trust funds, and the Health Maintenance Organization Loan and Loan Guarantee Fund; (9) the Administration for Children and Families for payments to States for child support enforcement and family support programs, low income home energy assistance, refugee and entrant assistance, payments to States for child care and development block grants, social services block grants, children and families services programs, promoting safe and stable families, and payments to States for foster care and adoption assistance; (10) the Administration on Aging; (11) the Office of the Secretary, for general departmental management; (12) the Office of Inspector General; (13) the Office for Civil Rights; (14) policy research; (15) medical benefits for Public Health Service commissioned officers, and medical care for dependents and retired personnel; (16) health facilities construction and management funds for CDCP and NIH; and (17) the public health and social services emergency fund, for expenses related to countering potential biological, disease, and chemical threats to civilian populations. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the Department of Education for: (1) education for the disadvantaged; (2) impact aid; (3) school improvement programs; (4) Indian education; (5) English language acquisition; (6) special education; (7) rehabilitation services and disability research; (8) certain special institutions for persons with disabilities; (9) vocational and adult education; (10) certain student financial assistance programs; (11) specified higher education programs; (12) Howard University; (13) the college housing and academic facilities loans program; (14) the historically Black college and university capital financing program account; (15) education research, statistics, and assessment; (16) departmental management; (17) the Office for Civil Rights; (18) the Office of the Inspector General; and (19) student aid administration. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 to the: (1) Armed Forces Retirement Home; (2) Corporation for National and Community Service; (3) Corporation for Public Broadcasting; (4) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (5) Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; (6) Institute of Museum and Library Services; (7) Medicare Payment Advisory Commission; (8) National Council on Disability; (9) National Labor Relations Board; (10) National Mediation Board; (11) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; (12) Railroad Retirement Board; (13) Social Security Administration; and (14) U.S. Institute of Peace. Sets forth authorized uses of, and limitations on, funds appropriated under this Act.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the use of force against Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 4 September 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President may order acts of war against a foreign or other entity only in the following circumstances: in compliance with a treaty obligation or to repel a military attack against U.S. territory, possessions, or armed forces engaged in peaceful maneuvers; to participate in humanitarian rescue operations; or in response to a declaration or resolution of prior specific approval by a majority of the Members of each House of Congress.

Tagung der Versammlung vom 18. bis 20. Juni 2001 und vom 3. bis 6. Dezember 2001 in Paris (G-SIG: 15000089)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 August 2002

Ablauf der Tagungen, Schwerpunkte der Beratungen Entschließungen: Nr.107 (2001) betr. die parlamentarische Dimension der ESVP-Vorschläge für Laeken Nr. 108 (2001) betr. die Kontrolle des Einsatzes der an internationalen Missionen im Ausland beteiligten Streitkräfte durch die nationalen Parlamente: Stand der Gesetzgebung: Empfehlungen: Nr. 684 (2001) betr. die weitere Entwicklung nach den Beschlüssen von Nizza zur ESVP und zur Vollendung des Projektes einer europäischen Verteidigung Nr. 685 (2001) betr. die Überarbeitung des europäischen Sicherheitskonzepts Nr. 686 (2001) betr. die Umsetzung der Beschlüsse des Gipfeltreffens von Nizza im operationellen Bereich der Europäischen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik (ESVP) Nr. 687 (2001) betr. den Beitrag der europäischen nicht der EU angehörenden Staaten zur Krisenbewältigung in Europa Nr. 688 (2001) betr. die konventionelle Rüstungskontrolle - der KSE-Vertrag und seine Folgen für die europäische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik (ESVP) Nr. 389 (2001) betr. die Aussichten für die Beteiligung der assoziierten Partnerländer an der europäischen Rüstungskooperation Nr. 690 (2001) betr. die europäische Raketenabwehr: eine Rolle für Russland Nr. 691 (2001) betr. eine Gemeinsame Europäische Weltraumstrategie: Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsaspekte Nr. 692 (2001) betr. den Nahen Osten und die Sicherheit in Europa Nr. 694 (2001) betr. die Europäische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik angesichts des internationalen Terrorismus Nr. 696 (2001) betr. die parlamentarische Dimension der ESVP Nr. 697 (2001) betr. neue Entwicklungen in Russland, der Ukraine und in Belarus Nr. 700 (2001) betr. die europäischen strategischen Transportkapazitäten Nr. 701 (2001) betr. die neuen Herausforderungen bei der Kontrolle der chemischen und biologischen Waffen Nr. 702 (2001) betr. Verteidigungsgerät für die Krisenbewältigung Nr. 703 (2001) betr. die Raketenabwehr: Die Auswirkungen auf die europäische Industrie Nr. 704 (2001) betr. die Sicherheit auf dem Balkan Nr. 705 (2001) betr. die Lage in der ehemaligen Jugoslawischen Republik Mazedonien - jüngste Entwicklungen Erklärungen: Nr. 105 (2001) betr. die Haltung der Mitgliedsstaaten im Hinblick auf die Zukunft der parlamentarischen Dimension in der europäischen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsarchitektur Nr. 106 (2001) betr. Subregionale Organisationen in Europa und ihre parlamentarische Dimension: Nr. 38 (2001) betr. Stellungnahme zum geänderten Haushaltsentwurf über die Ausgaben der Versammlung für das Jahr 2001 Richtlinien: Nr. 114 betr. die Überarbeitung des europäischen Sicherheitskonzepts Nr. 115 betr. die europäische Raketenabwehr: eine Rolle für Russland

Tagung der Versammlung vom 3. bis 5. Juni 2002 in Paris (G-SIG: 15000090)

Germany · German Bundestag · 29 August 2002

Ablauf der Tagung, Schwerpunkte der Beratungen, Eröffnungsrede des Präsidenten der Versammlung, Abg. Klaus Bühler (Bruchsal) Entschließungen: Nr. 109 (2002) betr. die Rolle der nationalen Parlamente in der Europäischen Union sowie insbesondere im Rahmen der ESVP Nr. 110 (2002) betr. die parlamentarische Dimension in der neuen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsarchitektur Europas - Antworten auf parlamentarische Anfragen aus den Ländern der WEU Empfehlungen: Nr. 706 (2002) betr. die militärischen Fähigkeiten Europas bei der Bekämpfung des internationalen Terrorismus Nr. 707 (2002) betr. neue Herausforderungen für die europäische Nachrichtengewinnung - Antwort auf den Jahresbericht des Rates Nr. 708 (2002) betr. die nicht der EU angehörenden Staaten und die europäische Verteidigung - Antwort auf den Jahresbericht des Rates Nr. 709 (2002) betr. die neue Herausforderung für die euro-amerikanische Sicherheitszusammenarbeit Nr. 710 (2002) betr. die Entwicklung der öffentlichen Meinung in Europa in Fragen von Sicherheit und Verteidigung nach den Terrorangriffen vom 11. September 2001 Nr. 710 (2002) betr. die Haushalte der ministeriellen Organe der WEU für das Haushaltsjahr 2002 Nr.712 (2002) betr. die Ausrüstung unserer Streitkräfte für die europäische Sicherheit und Verteidigung Nr. 712 (2002) betr. die Entwicklung einer europäischen Weltraumbeobachtungsfähigkeit zur Deckung des europäischen Sicherheitsbedarfs Nr. 712 (2002) betr. die Überwachung der weltweiten Rüstungskontroll- und Abrüstungsgespräche

Anschaffung von Kampfflugzeugen

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz betreffend die Anschaffung von Kampfflugzeugen

Volksabstimmung über den Ankauf von Abfangjägern

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Dringlicher Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Volksabstimmung über den Ankauf von Abfangjägern

Aufrechterhaltung der Luftraumüberwachung und Luftraumsicherung sowie geeignete Information der Bevölkerung

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Peter Westenthaler, Dr. Andreas Khol, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Nachbeschaffung von Abfangjägern sowie Senkung der Abgabenquote

bislang angelaufene Kosten für den Ankauf der Abfangjäger

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Franz Riepl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung betreffend die bislang angelaufenen Kosten für den Ankauf der Abfangjäger

Anschaffung von Kampfflugzeugen

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz betreffend die Anschaffung von Kampfflugzeugen

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

Austria · National Council · 19 August 2002

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

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation de l'accord entre la France et l'Afrique du Sud

France · Senate · 9 August 2002

projet de loi autorisant l'approbation de l'accord entre la France et l'Argentine

France · Senate · 6 August 2002

Charles E. Erdmann, of Colorado, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by law, vice Eugene R. Sullivan, term expired.

United States · United States Senate · 1 August 2002

A bill to amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to provide for the use of gold in the metal content of the Medal of Honor.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2002

Requires the metal content of the Medal of Honor, awarded by the President to members of the armed forces and Coast Guard, to be 90 percent gold and ten percent alloy.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2002

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act of 2002 - Establishes Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park in South Carolina as a unit of the National Park System to preserve, maintain, and interpret the nationally significant historical values and cultural resources associated with the forts. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire lands within Park boundaries. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the interpretation of historical events and activities that occurred in the vicinity of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie, including: (1) the Battle of Sullivan's Island on June 28, 1776; (2) the bombardment of Fort Sumter by Confederate forces on April 12, 1861; (3) the development of the U.S. coastal defense system; and (4) the lives of the free and enslaved workers who built and maintained, the soldiers who defended, and the prisoners held at, the forts. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) repair, paint, remove hazardous substance from, and improve the condition of the Charleston Light; (2) make improvements to the Light only to the extent necessary to provide utility service and maintain the existing structures and historic landscape; and (3) transfer to the Secretary of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over and management of the Light for inclusion in the Park.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not use force against Iraq, outside of the existing Rules of Engagement, without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war under Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States and the United Nations (UN) Security Council should insist on a complete program of inspection and monitoring to prevent the development of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; (2) Iraq should allow the UN weapons inspectors "immediate, unconditional, and unrestricted access to any and all areas, facilities, equipment, records and means of transportation which they wish to inspect" as required by UN Security Council Resolutions 707 and 1284; and (3) the United States should not use force against Iraq without specific statutory authorization or a declaration of war (except for any use of force in compliance with the existing Rules of Engagement used by coalition forces to exercise the right of self-defense or under the National Security Act of 1947).

Foreign and Armed Services Tax Fairness Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2002

Foreign and Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) restore the full exclusion from gross income of the death gratuity payment; (2) permit a suspension of residency rules governing the exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence for members of the uniformed services or the Foreign Service serving on qualified official extended duty; (3) exclude from gross income qualified military base realignment and closure fringe benefits; (4) extend tax filing delay provisions to military personnel serving in contingency operations; (5) allow as a business or trade deduction the expenses of a member of the reserve component of the U.S. armed forces in connection with such service (available to itemizers and non-itemizers); (6) include ancestors and lineal descendants of past or present members of the armed forces when determining whether a veterans' organization is exempt from tax; and (7) fully exclude from gross income certain dependent care assistance programs sponsored by the Department of Defense.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of dependent care assistance programs sponsored by the Department of Defense for members of the Armed Forces of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to fully exclude from gross income certain dependent care assistance programs sponsored by the Department of Defense for members of the Armed Forces.

Military Families Tax Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Military Families Tax Fairness Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude education loan repayments made by the Federal government for a member of the Armed Forces from gross income; (2) allow as a business or trade deduction the expenses of a member of the reserve component of the U.S. armed forces in connection with such service (available to itemizers and non-itemizers); (3) allow a reserve component employment credit equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualified compensation, including those who are self-employed; (4) permit a suspension of residency rules governing the exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence for members of the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, or civilian employee of the Department of Defense serving on qualified official extended duty; and (5) exclude qualified military base realignment and closure fringe benefits from gross income.

A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services on the Island of Diego Garcia shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Extends the tax benefits available under the Internal Revenue Code for services performed in a combat zone to active duty performed by a member of the U.S. armed forces on the Island of Diego Garcia.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Bosnia and Herzegovina should be congratulated on the 10th anniversary of its recognition by the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for its progress during the past decade on implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement and the Constituent Peoples' Decision of its Constitutional Court. Calls for further strengthening of respect for human rights, the rule of law, and its free market economy. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to make all national institutions and state-level governmental bodies mandated by the Dayton Agreement fully operational. Expresses support for: (1) Bosnia and Herzegovina's aspiration to become a member of the Partnership for Peace; and (2) creating a joint military command as soon as possible. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to accelerate the return of refugees and displaced persons and to intensify its cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague, in particular with regard to surrendering to the Court individuals indicted for war crimes. Reaffirms the importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina's future of participation in the European integration process and welcomes the improvement in mutual cooperation among the successor states of the former Yugoslavia and the strengthening of cooperation within the region. Recognizes the important role of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American community in improving bilateral relations.

Defense of Freedom Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Defense of Freedom Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive grants to eligible institutions of higher education, foundations, and other nonprofit institutions for various activities supporting academic programs focused on the American founding, defense of freedom, Western civilization, and free institutions (focused programs). Allows use of grants for: (1) research, planning, and coordination; (2) design and implementation of courses, and development and support of centers; (3) research and publication costs of course materials; (4) associated general expenses; (5) salaries and expenses of faculty teaching in undergraduate and graduate focused programs; (6) support of graduate and postgraduate fellowships for scholars in fields related to focused programs; and (7) development of teacher education programs that stress content mastery in history or government and civic education preparation, including the history and philosophy of free institutions and the study of Western civilization.

Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act - Requires the United States to forgive any overpayment of military retired or retainer pay for any period after the date of death of the recipient through the last day of the month in which such death occurs if such payment is electronically deposited in an accredited financial institution to a joint account bearing the name of the decedent and the decedent's designated beneficiary.

Energy and Science Research Investment Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Energy and Science Research Investment Act of 2002 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a comprehensive program of fundamental research, including chemical sciences, physics, materials sciences, biological and environmental sciences, geosciences, engineering sciences, plasma sciences, mathematics, and advanced scientific computing; (2) expand scientific user facilities maintained by the Office of Science and make them an integral part of the departmental mission for exploring the frontiers of fundamental science; (3) maintain a leading-edge research capability in the energy-related aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology, advanced scientific computing, and genome research; and (4) ensure that its fundamental science programs help inform Department of Defense DOE applied research and development programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2006. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to create the position of Under Secretary for Energy Research and Science to: (1) serve as Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary of Energy; (2) monitor (DOE) research and development programs; and (3) exercise authority over Assistant Secretaries implementing certain energy research, development, and energy technology functions. Replaces the position of Director of the Office of Science with the position of Assistant Secretary of Science, who shall carry out DOE fundamental science and engineering research functions, including policy and management. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that leadership for departmental missions in nuclear energy should be at the Assistant Secretary level. Establishes in the Office of Science a Science Advisory Board to serve as the science advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Science.

To authorize the disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, of the remains of Private First Class Alfred J. Laitres, of Island Pond, Vermont, who died in combat in France on December 25, 1944, and to authorize the transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Directs the Secretary of the Army and the American Battle Monuments Commission to authorize: (1) the next of kin of the late Alfred J. Laitres to disinter his remains from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France; and (2) the transfer custody of such remains to such next of kin. Prohibits the use of Federal funds for such disinterment and transfer.

Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2002 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for programs, functions, and activities of the Veterans Health Administration for FY 2004 120 percent of the amount obligated during FY 2002; and (2) adjust the amount provided after FY 2004 based on the number of enrolled veterans and the number of others eligible for and provided care and the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. Repeals, as of October 1, 2003, requirements for the prior congressional approval of funding for Department major medical facilities projects or leases.

Veterans Prescription Drugs Access Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Veterans Prescription Drugs Access Act of 2002 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish to a veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system such drugs and medicines on the Department formulary as may be ordered on prescription of a duly licensed physician in the treatment of any illness or injury of such veteran. (Currently, other requirements must be met before such veterans will be furnished drugs and medicines on private practitioner prescriptions.)

To modify the waiver authority of the President regarding foreign assistance restrictions with respect to Pakistan.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Amends Federal law to revise, with respect to Pakistan, the President's authority to waive provisions prohibiting foreign assistance to a country whose duly elected head of government was deposed by decree or military coup, if the President additionally determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that: (1) the Government of Pakistan has conducted free and fair elections for a national assembly; and (2) such government has complied with its commitments to the United States to halt, permanently and verifiably, cross-border terrorism into India.

Budget Fraud Elimination Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Budget Fraud Elimination Act of 2002 - Redefines the public debt to exclude intragovernment obligations and reduces the public debt ceiling. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish biennial budgeting. Makes conforming amendments, including requirements for government strategic and performance plans. Creates a special transition period for the 108th Congress. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to state that certain emergency legislation shall not be extended in the baseline. Establishes emergency criteria. Spending Accountability Reserve Act of 2002 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a spending accountability reserve ledger to credit any reductions in new budget authority in an appropriation bill. Adjusts the respective appropriation allocation and discretionary spending limits downward accordingly. Enhanced Rescissions Act of 2002 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose at any time the rescission of any budget authority he identifies as wasteful spending. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to extend the budget enforcement mechanisms of discretionary spending limits (caps) and pay-as-you-go (Paygo). Provides for treatment of extraneous appropriations in omnibus appropriation measures. Amends the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund to provide for accrual funding of pensions and retirement pay for Federal employees and Uniformed Services Personnel. Provides accrual funding of retirement benefits for Federal employees covered by the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System, the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Retirement System, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Retirement System, and the Coast Guard Military Retirement Fund. Provides for the accrual funding of post-retirement health benefits costs as well.

Rural Equity Medicare Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2002

Rural Equity Medicare Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA), and other Federal law to revise Medicare payments for rural and other health care providers, including those for inpatient critical access hospital services, home health care, and hospice care. Amends SSA title XI to provide that any remuneration in the form of an agreement between a public or non-profit private health center and any individual or entity providing goods or services to the health center is not a violation of the anti-kickback statute if such agreement contributes to the ability of the health center to maintain or increase the availability or quality of services provided to a medically underserved population. Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) replace current demonstration projects under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) with a permanent program for competitive acquisition of certain items and services; (2) extend the moratorium on the cap on therapy expenses for purposes of payment of Medicare benefits; and (3) provide for Medicare coverage of a free initial preventive physical examination. Amends BIPA to specify that the prohibition on exceptions to the composite rate would not apply to pediatric renal facilities that, as of October 1, 2002, do not have an exception rate. Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) exclude payment for screening mammography and unilateral and bilateral diagnostic mammography from the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services; (2) waive the Medicare part B late enrollment penalty, beginning in January 2003, for certain military retirees who demonstrate they are covered beneficiaries; and (3) provide Medicare coverage of cholesterol and other blood lipid screening tests. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the OASIS Task Force to examine the data collection and reporting requirements under the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS). Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) revise the treatment of occasional absences in determining whether an individual is confined to the home; and (2) provide for the redistribution of unused resident positions. Directs the Secretary to issue final written guidance concerning the application of the prohibition in title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against national origin discrimination as it affects the access of persons with limited English proficiency to Medicare health care services.