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Bill· Selbständiger Antrag746/Aselbständiger antrag

Erweiterung der Prüfungszuständigkeit des Rechnungshofes

Austria · National Council · 1 September 2009

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Dr. Josef Cap, Karlheinz Kopf, Mag. Werner Kogler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG), BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird <i>(Erweiterung der Prüfungszuständigkeit des Rechnungshofes</i> <i>auf vom Bund gemeinsam mit anderen der Zuständigkeit des</i> <i>Rechnungshofes unterliegenden Rechtsträgern beherrschten</i> <i>Unternehmen)</i>

Law· SS. 1599 (111th)enacted

Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 2009

Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009 - Revises the federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States to include the president elect of the Association on the national executive committee as a non-voting member. Specifies that there shall be a minimum of three national executive committee members on the Association's national executive committee. (Under current law, the limit for such members on the committee is three.) Makes the president elect of the Association an officer. Specifies that there shall be a minimum of three national executive committee members who are officers of the Association. (Under current law, the limit for such members on the committee is three.) Eliminates the specific inclusion among the officers of a surgeon, a chaplain, a historian, and a public relations officer. Allows the addition as officers of any others specified in the Association's constitution (currently, as decided at the national convention). Declares that the officers shall take office at the national convention. Requires the judge advocate to be appointed by the national executive committee. Allows for appointment by the national executive committee of any other national officers specified in the Association's constitution. Revises the requirement that minutes be kept of the proceedings of the national council. Eliminates specification of the national council and replaces it with other national entities of the Association (the minutes of whose proceedings must be kept).

Bill· SS. 1593 (111th)referred

Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 2009

Social Investment and Economic Development for the Americas Act of 2010 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the President, acting through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and working with governments and civil society in the Americas (all the countries of North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean), to provide assistance to reduce poverty, expand the middle class, and foster increased economic opportunity by promoting education, improving health and disease prevention, increasing access to income generating activities, reducing crime, generating rural development, reducing poverty and inequality, eliminating the exclusion of marginalized populations, and strengthening the rule of law, governance, and democracy through the establishment of independent judiciaries, efficient processes to adjudicate claims, and effective law enforcement institutions. Authorizes appropriations for debt and equity financing for a Microfinance Growth Fund for the Americas. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) establish an advisory group on the feasibility of establishing a new public-private Fund for Social and Economic Development in the Americas; (2) conduct a joint study to determine the best strategy for increasing the use of renewable energy sources in the Americas; and (3) work with interested governments in Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico (the Region) to study mechanisms to facilitate regional and hemispheric carbon trading. Authorizes appropriations to USAID: (1) for labor and environmental capacity building activities relating to the implementation of trade promotion agreements; (2) for programs in the Americas to reduce global warming; (3) to support activities in the Region involving adaptation to, and reduction in the negative impact of, environmental changes brought about by global warming and activities promoting sustainable forest management and reduction of deforestation. Expresses support for the establishment of an Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 714 (111th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any interest or dividends repaid to the government through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the authorizing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any funds repaid to the federal government or any interest or dividends on those funds should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), and with Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz317 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Dienstleistungsgesetz – DLG, IMI-Gesetz; Preisauszeichnungsgesetz, Konsumentenschutzgesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 29 July 2009

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Bundesgesetz über die Erbringung von Dienstleistungen (Dienstleistungsgesetz – DLG) und ein Bundesgesetz über das internetgestützte Behördenkooperationssystem IMI (IMI-Gesetz) erlassen, das Preisauszeichnungsgesetz, das Konsumentenschutzgesetz, das Allgemeine Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz 1991, das Verwaltungsstrafgesetz 1991 und das Verwaltungsvollstreckungsgesetz 1991 geändert und einige Bundesgesetze aufgehoben werden

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 686 (111th)referred

Recommending that the United States Constitution be taught to high school students throughout the Nation in September of their senior year.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) high school students should spend at least one week in September of their senior year learning about the U.S. Constitution, as knowledge of this country's founding document is critical to being an effective citizen; and (2) upon reaching voting age, high school seniors should demonstrate their understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by petitioning the government on an issue of importance to them.

Bill· HRH.R. 3332 (111th)referred

Restore the Partnership Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2009

Restore the Partnership Act of 2009 - Establishes a permanent, bipartisan National Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Requires the Commission to: (1) engage in activities and studies necessary to give continuing attention to intergovernmental issues in order to facilitate cooperation and coordination between all levels of government; (2) consider mechanisms for fostering better relations between the levels of government; (3) make available technical assistance to the federal executive and legislative branches in the review of proposed legislation to determine its overall effect on all levels of government; (4) recommend, within the framework of the Constitution, the most desirable allocation of government functions, responsibilities, and revenues among the levels of government; (5) recommend methods of coordinating and simplifying tax laws and administrative policies and practices to achieve a more orderly and less competitive fiscal relationship between the levels of government and to reduce the burden of compliance for taxpayers; and (6) submit an annual report to the President and Congress.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 639 (111th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any interest or dividends repaid to the government through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the authorizing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any funds repaid to the federal government or any interest or dividends on those funds should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), and with Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 624 (111th)referred

Condemning all violent repression by the Government of the People's Republic of China of peaceful Uighur protests.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2009

Condemns all violent repression of peaceful Uighur protests by the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), and expresses sadness at the loss of both Han Chinese and Uighur life. Calls on the PRC to: (1) honor its Constitution's guarantees for freedoms of speech and association; (2) end its slander of Rebiya Kadeer; and; and (3) end its human rights abuses and repression of the Uighur people.

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag262/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Ausweitung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2009

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Gerald Grosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur Ausweitung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes auf Unternehmen ab 25 Prozent öffentlicher Beteiligung

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag724/Aselbständiger antrag

Verfahren zur Abberufung des Präsidenten des Rechnungshofes

Austria · National Council · 9 July 2009

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Daniela Musiol, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG) geändert wird <i>(Verfahren zur Abberufung des Präsidenten des</i> <i>Rechnungshofes)</i>

Question· writtenPQ 752asked

754 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the constitution to lower the age limit for election to Dáil Éireann from 21 years to 18 years and the Presidency from 35 years to 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29576/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2009

754 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the constitution to lower the age limit for election to Dáil Éireann from 21 years to 18 years and the Presidency from 35 years to 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29576/09]

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 59 (111th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2009

Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the right to: (1) reasonable notice of any public proceeding involving the crime, any release or escape from custody relating to the crime, a proposed pardon or commutation of a sentence, and of the rights established by this amendment; (2) be heard and to submit a statement in proceedings for a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, a sentencing, or a parole proceeding; (3) consideration of their interest that any trial be free from unreasonable delay; (4) an order of restitution from the offender; and (5) consideration of their safety in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 619 (111th)referred

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the people of Honduras.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 2009

Expresses support for the people of Honduras. Condemns Mr. Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales for his unconstitutional and illegal attempts to alter the Constitution of Honduras. Calls on all parties to seek a peaceful resolution that is both legal and constitutional.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 620 (111th)referred

Condemning the violence in Honduras and calling for the return of the duly elected President.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 2009

Calls upon the leaders of the coup in Honduras to: (1) end their illegal seizure of power; (2) allow the president to return to his duly elected post; and (3) work within the rule of law to resolve differences with the elected government. Condemns the ongoing violence against peaceful demonstrators in Honduras.

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

455 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the Constitution which states that a citizen may vote from 18 years old but may not be a candidate to become a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas until the age of 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27334/09]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2009

455 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change the Constitution which states that a citizen may vote from 18 years old but may not be a candidate to become a member of the Houses of the Oireachtas until the age of 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27334/09]

Report· Ausschussbericht281 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG),

Austria · National Council · 2 July 2009

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 278/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Harald Stefan, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG), BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird

Report· Ausschussbericht272 d.B.ausschussbericht

Ökostromgesetz

Austria · National Council · 26 June 2009

Bericht des Ausschusses für Wirtschaft und Industrie über den Antrag 686/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Martin Bartenstein, Wolfgang Katzian, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ökostromgesetz geändert wird

Bill· HRH.R. 3084 (111th)open

Chinook Nation Restoration Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2009

Chinook Nation Restoration Act - Extends federal recognition to the Chinook Indian Nation. Makes the Chinook Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the government to federally recognized tribes regardless of the existence of a reservation or the location of residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Designates specified counties in Washington and Oregon as the Tribe's service area for delivery of federal services to enrolled members. Requires the Tribe to: (1) submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll; and (2) conduct, by secret ballot, an election to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Directs the Secretary: (1) if the Tribe transfers all rights to land to the Secretary, to take such land in trust for the Tribe's benefit, subject to restrictions; (2) to negotiate with the tribal governing body regarding establishing a reservation; and (3) to develop a plan for doing so. Requires the Secretary to: (1) notify and consult with all appropriate state officials and owners of land adjacent to those considered for the proposed reservation; and (2) provide complete information on the proposed plan to such officials. Requires submission of the plan to Congress upon approval by the tribal governing body. Requires any real property transferred by the Tribe or any member to the Secretary to be held in the name of the United States for the Tribe's benefit. Prohibits the exercise of eminent domain for purposes of acquiring lands for the Tribe's benefit. Allows and regulates ceremonial hunting and fishing in specified Washington counties.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 588 (111th)referred

Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the trial by the Government of the Russian Federation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of Russia's judicial system.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2009

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev are prisoners who have been denied basic due process rights under international law for political reasons and that new criminal charges brought against them should be withdrawn; and (2) the Russian Federation is encouraged to take these actions to support democratic principles and human rights in furtherance of a more positive U.S.-Russian relationship.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 206 (111th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2009

Recognizes the historic successes achieved by the President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe, in rebuilding the Government of Colombia, strengthening Colombian institutions, and solidifying its rule of law. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it is in the national security interests of the United States to deepen its relationship with Colombia; and (2) the United States should implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement immediately.

Bill· SS. 1332 (111th)referred

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2009

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2009 - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution; or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Requires such redistricting to be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is not enacted into law, the redistricting plan selected by the state's highest court or developed by a U.S. district court. Prescribes requirements for: (1) establishment of a state independent redistricting commission (including provisions for holding each of its meetings in public and maintaining a public Internet site); (2) development of a redistricting plan (including soliciting and considering public comments) and its submission to the state legislature (with public notice of plans at least seven days prior to such submission); (3) selection of a plan, under specified conditions, by the state's highest court or the U.S. district court for the district in which the capital of the state is located; (4) special rules for redistricting conducted under a federal court order; and (5) Election Assistance Commission payments to states for carrying out redistricting.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 202 (111th)passed

A resolution to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Samuel B. Kent.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2009

Requires a summons to be issued which commands Samuel B. Kent to file with the Secretary of the Senate an answer to the articles of impeachment by July 2, 2009, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. Prescribes procedures for implementing such articles of impeachment.

Bill· HRH.R. 3025 (111th)referred

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2009

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2009

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2009 - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution; or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Requires such redistricting to be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is not enacted into law, the redistricting plan selected by the state's highest court or developed by a U.S. district court. Prescribes requirements for: (1) establishment of a state independent redistricting commission (including provisions for holding each of its meetings in public and maintaining a public Internet site); (2) development of a redistricting plan (including soliciting and considering public comments) and its submission to the state legislature (with public notice of plans at least seven days prior to such submission); (3) selection of a plan, under specified conditions, by the state's highest court or the U.S. district court for the district in which the capital of the state is located; (4) special rules for redistricting conducted under a federal court order; and (5) Election Assistance Commission payments to states for carrying out redistricting.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 579 (111th)referred

Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and rescinding the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at United States embassies and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2009

Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections. Urges the President of the United States in a show of solidarity with Iranian citizens fighting for freedom to rescind the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 575 (111th)referred

Expressing support for the private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision of Kelo v. City of New London.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) state and local governments should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) state and local governments must always justly compensate affected individuals in accordance with the Fifth Amendment; (3) eminent domain should never be used to advantage one private party over another; (4) no state or local government should construe Kelo v. City of New London (Kelo) as justification to abuse the power of eminent domain; and (5) Congress reserves the right to address, through legislation, any abuses of eminent domain by state and local governments in light of Kelo .

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 193 (111th)passed

A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 2009

Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 189 (111th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the trial by the Russian Government of businessmen Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev constitutes a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and independence of the judicial system of Russia.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2009

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev are prisoners who have been denied basic due process rights under international law for political reasons and that new criminal charges brought against them should be withdrawn; and (2) the Russian Federation is encouraged to take these actions to support democratic principles and human rights in furtherance of a more positive U.S.-Russian relationship.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 560 (111th)passed

Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2009

Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

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