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Bill· HRH.R. 2878 (109th)referred

Liberty Bill Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2005

Liberty Bill Act - Amends federal law to require that the design of the reverse side of all federal reserve notes incorporate: (1) the preamble to the Constitution; (2) a list describing the Articles of the Constitution; and (3) a list describing the Articles of Amendment. Prescribes the design format. States that such requirements do not limit the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) include other inscriptions or material on the reverse side of such notes; or (2) adopt other design features to deter counterfeiting of currency.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 53 (109th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Requires Representatives to be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens.

Report· Ausschussbericht990 d.B.ausschussbericht

Kartellgesetz 2005 - KartG 2005

Austria · National Council · 3 June 2005

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (926 d.B.): Bundesgesetz gegen Kartelle und andere Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen (Kartellgesetz 2005 - KartG 2005)

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

160 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in the wake of France’s rejection of the EU constitution with a view to addressing the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18848/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

160 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in the wake of France’s rejection of the EU constitution with a view to addressing the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18848/05]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

159 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the recent rejection by France of the EU constitution has implications for Ireland’s proposals to ratify the constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

159 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the recent rejection by France of the EU constitution has implications for Ireland’s proposals to ratify the constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/05]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

152 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the implications for Ireland’s EU constitution referendum following the outcome of the referendums held in France and the Netherlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18371/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

152 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the implications for Ireland’s EU constitution referendum following the outcome of the referendums held in France and the Netherlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18371/05]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

43 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had, the briefings he has given and the meetings he has held with party leaders in the Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to the proposed EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

43 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had, the briefings he has given and the meetings he has held with party leaders in the Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to the proposed EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/05]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent EU referendums in France and the Netherlands; the implications for the future of the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18640/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

35 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent EU referendums in France and the Netherlands; the implications for the future of the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18640/05]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

22 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Referendum Commission will be established in respect of the Twenty-eighth amendment of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18585/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

22 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the Referendum Commission will be established in respect of the Twenty-eighth amendment of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18585/05]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

12 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland is eligible to join the EU constitution’s new permanent structured co-operation in view of the fact that the states involved must have military capabilities which fulfil high criteria and have made binding commitments to one another in the military area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17555/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2005

12 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland is eligible to join the EU constitution’s new permanent structured co-operation in view of the fact that the states involved must have military capabilities which fulfil high criteria and have made binding commitments to one another in the military area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17555/05]

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz973 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

ZDG-Novelle 2005

Austria · National Council · 1 June 2005

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Einführungsgesetz zu den Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetzen 1991, das Zivildienstgesetz 1986, das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2005 und das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2006 geändert werden (ZDG-Novelle 2005) <br><br><br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Einführungsgesetz zu den Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetzen 1991 und das Zivildienstgesetz 1986 geändert werden (ZDG-Novelle 2005)

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

40 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the relationship between the new EU battle groups and the EU constitution’s permanent structured co-operation; if most of the battle groups will be a part of permanent structured co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17556/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2005

40 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence the relationship between the new EU battle groups and the EU constitution’s permanent structured co-operation; if most of the battle groups will be a part of permanent structured co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17556/05]

Bill· HRH.R. 2679 (109th)referred

Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2006

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2005

Public Expression of Religion Act of 2005 - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to limit the remedy to injunctive relief and deny attorneys' fees in a civil action against a state or local official for deprivation of rights where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion.

Bill· HRH.R. 2642 (109th)referred

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 2005

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2005 - 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. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) establishment of a state independent redistricting commission; (2) development of a redistricting plan; (3) its submission to the state legislature; (4) 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; (5) special rules for redistricting conducted under a federal court order; and (6) Election Assistance Commission payments to states for carrying out redistricting.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 51 (109th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow debate to be closed on any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate only by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths of the Senators.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the debate upon any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate from being brought to a close except by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths (60) of the Senators duly chosen and sworn, except on a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules, in which case the necessary affirmative vote shall be two-thirds (66) of the Senators present and voting.

Bill· HRH.R. 2475 (109th)referred

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2005

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2006 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency; (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (8) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (9) National Reconnaissance Office; (10) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; (11) Coast Guard; and (12) Department of Homeland Security. Specifies that the amounts authorized and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2006, for such activities are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations, which shall be made available to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees and the President. Allows the Director of Central Intelligence, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for FY 2006 when necessary for the performance of important intelligence functions. Requires notification of the congressional intelligence committees on the use of such authority. Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Management Account for FY 2006, as well as for full-time personnel for elements within such Account. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2006 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Specifies that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

189 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that has been taken or that he plans to take following the report of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution on the cost of building land; the measures that have been implemented arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16331/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2005

189 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action that has been taken or that he plans to take following the report of the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution on the cost of building land; the measures that have been implemented arising from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16331/05]

Question· oralPQ 25asked

25 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the proposed work of the Forum on Europe for the rest of 2005; if he envisages it playing any role in regard to informing members of the public on the proposed new EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15980/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2005

25 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the proposed work of the Forum on Europe for the rest of 2005; if he envisages it playing any role in regard to informing members of the public on the proposed new EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15980/05]

Bill· SS. 1066 (109th)referred

Economic Development Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2005

Economic Development Act of 2005 - Authorizes any State to provide to any person for economic development purposes tax incentives that otherwise would be the cause of discrimination against interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Makes exceptions for any incentive that: (1) is dependent upon State or country of incorporation, commercial domicile, or residence of an individual; (2) requires the recipient to acquire, lease, license, use, or provide services to property created in the State; (3) is reduced or eliminated as a result of an increase in out-of-State activity by the recipient or other person or as a result of such other person not having a taxable presence in the State; (4) results in loss of a compensating tax system, because the tax on interstate commerce exceeds the tax on intrastate commerce; (5) requires that other taxing jurisdictions offer reciprocal tax benefits; or (6) requires that a tax incentive earned with respect to one tax can only be used to reduce a tax burden for, or provide a tax benefit against any other tax that is not imposed on, apportioned interstate activities.

Bill· HRH.R. 2471 (109th)referred

Economic Development Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2005

Economic Development Act of 2005 - Authorizes any State to provide to any person for economic development purposes tax incentives that otherwise would be the cause of discrimination against interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Makes exceptions for any incentive that: (1) is dependent upon State or country of incorporation, commercial domicile, or residence of an individual; (2) requires the recipient to acquire, lease, license, use, or provide services to property created in the State; (3) is reduced or eliminated as a result of an increase in out-of-State activity by the recipient or other person or as a result of such other person not having a taxable presence in the State; (4) results in loss of a compensating tax system, because the tax on interstate commerce exceeds the tax on intrastate commerce; (5) requires that other taxing jurisdictions offer reciprocal tax benefits; or (6) requires that a tax incentive earned with respect to one tax can only be used to reduce a tax burden for, or provide a tax benefit against any other tax that is not imposed on, apportioned interstate activities.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 158 (109th)open

Calling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 2005

Calls for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century that: (1) prevents future acts of terrorism by strengthening international institutions and respect for the rule of law; (2) reduces the threat and stops the spread of weapons of mass destruction and reduces the proliferation of conventional weapons; (3) addresses root causes of terrorism and violent conflict; (4) shifts U.S. budget priorities to more effectively meet U.S. security needs; and (5) pursues to the fullest extent alternatives to war.

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

310 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined whether the system of direct provision and the placing of asylum seekers in accommodation centres is in contravention of the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 40.1 of the Constitution or the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/05]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2005

310 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has examined whether the system of direct provision and the placing of asylum seekers in accommodation centres is in contravention of the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 40.1 of the Constitution or the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16482/05]

Bill· SS. 1046 (109th)referred

Pledge Protection Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2005

Pledge Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any Federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution. Makes this limitation inapplicable to: (1) any court established by Congress under its power to make needful rules and regulations respecting the territory of the United States; or (2) the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Bill· HRH.R. 2389 (109th)referred

Pledge Protection Act of 2005

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2005

Pledge Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any Federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution. Makes this limitation inapplicable to: (1) any court established by Congress under its power to make needful rules and regulations respecting the territory of the United States; or (2) the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag611/Aselbständiger antrag

Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 12 May 2005

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Dr. Günter Stummvoll, Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Prinzhorn, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz 1981 geändert wird

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 49 (109th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve due to death, resignation, or incapacity.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 2005

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity. Requires the temporary member to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved, or until the expiration of the six-month period beginning on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.

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