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Report· Ausschussbericht910 d.B.ausschussbericht

Einführung einer strukturellen Schuldenbremse

Austria · National Council · 11 October 2010

Bericht des Budgetausschusses über den Antrag 1273/A(E) der Abgeordneten Alois Gradauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Einführung einer strukturellen Schuldenbremse

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag1288/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

umfassende Staatsreform bei den obersten Organen der Republik

Austria · National Council · 5 October 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend umfassende Staatsreform bei den obersten Organen der Republik <i>(Limitierung der Anzahl der Regierungsmitglieder, Halbierung</i> <i>der Zahl der Nationalrats- und Landtagsabgeordneten sowie</i> <i>die Abschaffung des Bundesrates)</i>

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag477/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

bundeseinheitliches Grundsatzgesetz zur Kinderbetreuung

Austria · National Council · 5 October 2010

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Daniela Musiol, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage für ein bundeseinheitliches Grundsatzgesetz zur Kinderbetreuung sowie Vorlage des für den 5. Familienbericht erarbeiteten Kapitels "Armut und Armutsbedrohung" zur parlamentarischen Behandlung

Question· Kleine Anfrage17/3151open

Die Lage der Menschenrechte von Homo- und Transsexuellen im Irak

Germany · German Bundestag · 4 October 2010

Notwendigkeit des Engagements der Bundesregierung für den Schutz von Homosexuellen, Bisexuellen und Transsexuellen im Irak, auch im Rahmen der von ihr geförderten bilateralen und multilateralen Projekte zur Stärkung von Demokratie, Rechtsstaat und Menschenrechten, Homo- und Transsexualität als Abschiebehindernis<br /> (insgesamt 15 Einzelfragen)

Bill· SS. 3881 (111th)referred

Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish a list of each individual the Secretary believes: (1) is responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky; (2) conspired to defraud the Russian Federation of taxes on corporate profits through fraudulent transactions and lawsuits against the foreign investment company known as Hermitage and to misappropriate Hermitage-owned entities; or (3) participated in efforts to conceal Mr. Magnitsky's detention, abuse, or death, or the existence of such conspiracy. Makes an alien on such list or a family member ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national interest. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) instruct domestic financial institutions and agencies to take specified measures if the Secretary makes a money laundering determination relating to such conspiracy; and (2) freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on such list or acts as an agent for an individual on the list. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions if in the U.S. national interest. States that this Act shall cease to be effective when the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury certify to Congress that: (1) the government of the Russian Federation has conducted a thorough and transparent investigation into Mr. Magnitsky's detention and death, and the related conspiracy: (2) the responsible individuals have been brought to justice according to the Russian Federation's laws and pursuant to its international legal obligations; and (3) the government of the Russian Federation has taken steps to bring its criminal justice and penal systems into compliance with international legal standards, has strengthened statutory protections for individuals who disclose evidence of illegal government activities, and has recognized Sergei Magnitsky's contribution to the fight against corruption and for the rule of law.

Bill· HRH.R. 6363 (111th)referred

Supporting Law Enforcement through Lessons of the Holocaust Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Supporting Law Enforcement through Lessons of the Holocaust Act - Directs the Attorney General to establish a competitive grant program for state and local law enforcement agencies to carry out training programs on the implications of the Holocaust for modern day law enforcement professionals. Requires any training program funded by this Act to examine: (1) the implications of the history of the Holocaust for individuals who are active law enforcement professionals on or after the enactment of this Act; (2) the relationship of law enforcement professionals to their communities; (3) the role and responsibility of law enforcement officials as protectors of the Constitution and civil liberties; (4) the procedures and practices that prevent abuse of the roles of law enforcement professionals; and (5) the core values of law enforcement and the connection of those values to Constitutional principles.

Bill· HRH.R. 6282 (111th)referred

Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force - States that the Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40) has been used to justify an open-ended authorization for the use of military force and such an interpretation is inconsistent with the authority of Congress to declare war and make all laws for executing powers vested by the Constitution in the U.S. government. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40), effective 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 98 (111th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection to an election.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for federal office. Grants each of the several states the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for state or local public office or a plebiscite in the state. Provides that nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

Bill· Wetgeving2010Z13686concluded

Verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet, strekkende tot het opnemen van een bepaling over de Nederlandse taal en het doen vervallen van additionele artikelen die zijn uitgewerkt

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 27 September 2010

Verklaring dat er grond bestaat een voorstel in overweging te nemen tot verandering in de Grondwet, strekkende tot het opnemen van een bepaling over de Nederlandse taal en het doen vervallen van additionele artikelen die zijn uitgewerkt

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1653 (111th)passed

Returning several measures to the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2010

Returns to the Senate specified bills, including the Senate amendment to H.R. 5875 (Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010), because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, they contravene the Constitution and infringe upon the privileges of the House.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6382/Jschriftliche anfrage

Wähler/innentäuschung und Verfassungsbruch durch die Bundesregierung

Austria · National Council · 22 September 2010

Dringliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Wähler/innentäuschung und Verfassungsbruch durch die Bundesregierung <i>(im Zusammenhang mit der Einbringung der Regierungsvorlage</i> <i>betr. das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2011)</i>

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag1273/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

die Einführung einer strukturellen Schuldenbremse

Austria · National Council · 22 September 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Alois Gradauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Einführung einer strukturellen Schuldenbremse <i>(haushaltsrechtliche Neuverschuldungsbremse)</i>

Bill· HRH.R. 6156 (111th)referred

To renew the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2010

Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to renew through FY2016 the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to authorize states to conduct child welfare program demonstration projects likely to promote the objectives of part B (Child and Family Services) or E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA). Includes among the demonstration projects that may be approved any designed to: (1) identify and address barriers that result in delays to kinship guardianship for children in foster care; (2) provide early intervention and crisis intervention services that safely reduce out-of-home placements and improve child outcomes; or (3) identify and address domestic violence that endangers children and results in the placement of children in foster care. Prohibits the Secretary from authorizing a demonstration project if the state fails to provide health insurance coverage to any child with special needs for whom there is in effect a kinship guardianship agreement between the state and the adoptive parent or parents. Requires the Secretary, in assessing a demonstration project application submitted by a state in which a court order is in effect which has determined that the state's child welfare program has failed to comply with part B or E of SSA title IV, or with the U.S. Constitution, to take into consideration the state's ability to implement an approved corrective action. Requires any demonstration project application to include: (1) an accounting of any additional federal, state, local, and private investments made during the two fiscal years preceding the application to provide project services; and (2) an assurance that the state will provide an accounting of the same spending for each year of an approved project. Requires the mandatory project evaluation by an independent contractor to use an approved evaluation design which provides for a comparison of the amounts of federal, state, local and private investments in the project services, by service type, with the amount of the investments during the period of the project. Requires the evaluation design also to compare the outcomes for all children and families under the project who come to the attention of the state's child welfare program, either through a report of abuse or neglect or through the provision of project services.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1632 (111th)referred

AMERICA Resolution of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2010

A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again Resolution of 2010 or AMERICA Resolution of 2010 - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress, who swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States and are responsible for writing laws regarding the powers granted to the government and proposing constitutional amendments, should read this important document, including its amendments. Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House to require: (1) the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to provide a copy of the Constitution to each new Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House; and (2) House officers and employees to file a certification with the Committee attesting that such individuals have read the Constitution in its entirety in the previous year.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 619 (111th)open

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate of each new Congress is not bound by the Rules of previous Senates.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2010

Declares that the Senate of each new Congress is not bound by the rules of previous Senates and should, upon a motion by a Senator to bring debate to a close, if said motion receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators, proceed to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in accordance with the Constitution.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6325/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verfassungsbruch, Amtsmissbrauch und Korruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft gemäß Art 51 Abs 3 B-VG und § 302 StGB

Austria · National Council · 25 August 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Themessl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend Verfassungsbruch, Amtsmissbrauch und Korruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft gemäß Art 51 Abs 3 B-VG und § 302 StGB <i>(wegen nicht rechtzeitiger Vorlage des Bundesfinanzgesetzes</i> <i>2011)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6323/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verfassungsbruch, Amtsmissbrauch und Anstiftung zum Amtsmissbrauch gemäß § 302 StGB

Austria · National Council · 25 August 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Themessl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verfassungsbruch, Amtsmissbrauch und Anstiftung zum Amtsmissbrauch gemäß § 302 StGB <i>(wegen nicht rechtzeitiger Vorlage des Bundesfinanzgesetzes</i> <i>2011)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6324/Jschriftliche anfrage

Verfassungsbruch, Amtsmissbrauch und Anstiftung zum Amtsmissbrauch gemäß § 302 StGB

Austria · National Council · 25 August 2010

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Themessl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Verfassungsbruch, Amtsmissbrauch und Anstiftung zum Amtsmissbrauch gemäß § 302 StGB <i>(wegen nicht rechtzeitiger Vorlage des Bundesfinanzgesetzes</i> <i>2011)</i>

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag462/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Vorlage des Entwurfes des Bundesfinanzgesetzes 2011

Austria · National Council · 25 August 2010

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Vorlage des Entwurfes des Bundesfinanzgesetzes 2011 innerhalb der verfassungsmäßig vorgegebenen Frist

Bill· SS. 3734 (111th)referred

Czar Accountability Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 2010

Czar Accountability Act of 2010 - Directs the President, by January 1, 2011, and every six months thereafter, to submit a report to specified congressional committees that: (1) identifies each employee of the Executive Office of the President who is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and who reports directly to the President and each employee of the Department of State who is not appointed by and with such advice and consent and who is an envoy or special representative; (2) describes the duties of each such employee; and (3) includes a certification that each such employee of Executive Office of the President is not exercising significant authority under U.S. law, that each such employee of the State Department is not an ambassador, other public minister, or consul, and that each such employee is not exercising any power that has been expressly delegated to the President by the Constitution.

Bill· SS. 3722 (111th)referred

Zimbabwe Sanctions Repeal Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 2010

Zimbabwe Sanctions Repeal Act of 2010 - Repeals the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001. (The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 prohibits U.S. support through international financial institutions for debt relief and other economic development aid to Zimbabwe until certain conditions to restore democracy and the rule of law are met.)

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 616 (111th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States civil-military partnership in Iraq, under the current leadership of General Raymond Odierno and Ambassador Christopher Hill, has refined and sustained an effective counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategy that has enabled significant improvements in the security, governance, and rule of law throughout Iraq, and that these leaders should be commended for their integrity, resourcefulness, commitment, and sacrifice.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 2010

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategies have successfully enabled the Iraqi government to reach major milestones in security, governance, and rule of law and have set the conditions for reducing U.S. combat units in Iraq and changing their mission to advising and assisting Iraqi Security Forces; (2) United States Forces-Iraq was instrumental in effecting the recruitment, training, retention, and employment of approximately 700,000 Iraqi Security Forces who have assumed and maintained the lead for security operations within Iraq; and (3) U.S. commanders, their troops, and their civilian partners should be commended for their ingenuity, resourcefulness, courage, commitment, sacrifice, dedication, and service.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 38 (111th)open

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 95 (111th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing the States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress, on application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, each of which contains an identical amendment to the Constitution, to call a convention solely to decide whether to propose that specific amendment to the states.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1588 (111th)passed

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to help ensure peace and stability in Sudan during and after mandated referenda.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2010

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should: (1) work with Sudanese parties and regional and international partners to build consensus on the steps needed to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), including the upcoming referenda, and promote stability throughout Sudan; (2) work with international and Sudanese partners to ensure the right of return of Sudanese refugees and displaced persons, including Darfuris and southerners; (3) work with international partners to ensure a stable north-south border and a permanent peace in Sudan; and (4) assist the government of Southern Sudan to develop its economic, rule of law, and social service and educational infrastructures, improve democratic accountability and human rights, and strengthen reconciliation efforts.

Bill· HRH.R. 5971 (111th)referred

Zimbabwe Renewal Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

Zimbabwe Renewal Act of 2010 - States that it is U.S. policy to support a transition to democratic and economic recovery in Zimbabwe that reflects the political conditions and opportunities created by the Global Political Agreement (GPA). Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide assistance to strengthen the rule of law and human rights in Zimbabwe. Authorizes the President, through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to provide assistance to Zimbabwe for: (1) sustainable development; (2) health care; (3) education; (4) agriculture; and (5) clean water. Direct the President to develop an emergency vocational youth work program for the construction and repair of public works of benefit to the entire population of Zimbabwe. Authorizes the President to provide economic assistance to Zimbabwe to support democracy and civil authority, human rights, economic self-sufficiency, education and health care, reconciliation, and GPA implementation. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide technical assistance to the Zimbabwean Ministry of Finance and line ministries. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) forgive the debt of Zimbabwe held by any U.S. government agency; and (2) direct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution of which the United States is a member to vote in favor of programs for Zimbabwe. Expresses the sense of Congress that certain sanctions on financial institutions should be lifted to allow financial institutions to assist communal farmers, civil servants, pensioners, and the people of Zimbabwe, and that technical assistance should be provided to such institutions if: (1) the Finance Ministry of Zimbabwe does not politicize lending or extending credit; (2) no individual who is subject to U.S. or European Union (EU) sanctions serves as a board member, advisor, or employee of any financial institution in Zimbabwe; and (3) no funds are made available to Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank. Lifts targeted sanctions against a person upon a presidential certification to Congress that such person: (1) has taken significant steps to help strengthen democracy, respect human rights, and the rule of law in Zimbabwe; and (2) has played a constructive role in GPA implementation.

Bill· HRH.R. 5968 (111th)referred

District of Columbia Full Self-Government Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 2010

District of Columbia Full Self-Government Act - Declares that: (1) this Act shall have no effect on existing law or regulation unless otherwise repealed or amended by this Act or an Act of Congress; and (2) the legislative power of the District shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation within the District consistent with the U.S. Constitution and the provisions of this Act, subject to all the restrictions and limitations imposed upon the states by the Constitution. Establishes a Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of the Mayor. Prescribes requirements for treatment of District employees formerly covered by the Federal Civil Service System. Prohibits the Mayor's planning responsibility from extending to federal and District international projects and developments. Prescribes requirements granting the President emergency control of the Metropolitan Police Department. Declares that the District's judicial powers and the provisions of the District charter applicable to District judges and courts shall be those set forth in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act as in effect on the enactment of this Act. Subjects the process by which the District develops and enacts its fiscal year budget and related financial management activities to such laws as the District may enact. Declares that the full faith and credit of the United States is not pledged for any District obligations, nor is the United States responsible or liable for them. Exempts all District bonds and notes (and interest) from federal taxation, except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. Authorizes certain entities to invest in District bonds and notes. Reserves Congress the right to exercise constitutional authority as legislature for the District. Repeals the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (establishing the existing District charter), but not any provision of law amended or repealed by such Act.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 36 (111th)referred

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to authorizing regulation of contributions to candidates for State public office and Federal office by corporations and labor organizations, and expenditures by corporate entities and labor organizations in support of, or opposition to such candidates.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or nomination for election to, a federal office, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations and labor organizations made in support of, or opposition to, such candidates. Gives a state the power to regulate the contribution of funds by corporations and labor organizations to a candidate for election to, or for nomination for election to, public office in the state, and the power to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations and labor organizations made in support of, or opposition to, such candidates.

Bill· HRH.R. 5860 (111th)referred

Union Member Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2010

Union Member Protection Act - Amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (Landrum-Griffin Act) to require a labor organization's mandatory report to the Secretary of Labor on its constitution, officers, and basic organization to include, in a clear and simple format, both: (1) a description of the specific nature and total amount of political expenditures the labor organization proposes to make for the upcoming fiscal year; and (2) a disclosure of how each labor organization officer voted on each political expenditure made by the organization during the preceding fiscal year. Prohibits a labor organization from making political expenditures unless: (1) they are of the nature of those proposed in such report; and (2) they have received a full, free, and written authorization by secret ballot by a majority of the labor organization members. Makes officers jointly and severally liable for authorizing a political expenditure without first obtaining the authorization of labor organization members. Requires labor organization bylaws to provide expressly for a vote of the organization's principal officers on individual political expenditures in excess of $50,000. Requires a labor organization to make public the individual votes of such officers within 48 hours, including in a clear and conspicuous location on its website.

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