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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction Bill TextTo provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostal (a postage stamp sold at a premium in order to help provide funding for certain causes) to benefit the Peace Corps.
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Latest Action: 07/25/2007 - Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-419. 9:30 a.m. Bill TextA bill to empower Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Peace Corps Volunteer Empowerment Act - Authorizes appropriations for seed funding for Peace Corps volunteers to carry out approved demonstration projects. Authorizes charitable fundraising by Peace Corps volunteers. Requires the Director of the Peace Corps to: (1) award grants to private nonprofit corporations and returned Peace Corps volunteers to enable such volunteers to to develop programs and projects in the United States to promote Peace Corps goals; (2) increase the number of Peace Corps volunteers with at least five years of relevant work experience, and establish FY2008-FY2010 experienced volunteer demonstration programs in at least 20 countries; (3) establish a electronic system for promoting improved communication among Peace Corps volunteers and staff; (4) provide for volunteer input in senior staff and program reviews; (5) review the Peace Corps medical screening [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Bill TextTo establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act - Establishes a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace and Nonviolence appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the mission of the Department, including to: (1) hold peace as an organizing principle; (2) endeavor to promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights; and (3) develop policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and structured mediation of conflict. Establishes in the Department the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace and Nonviolence, which shall provide assistance and make recommendations to the Secretary and the President concerning intergovernmental policies relating to peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Transfers to the Department [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 12/20/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextAn Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnel, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment. (There are 4 other summaries) Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief and earnings assistance to members of the uniformed services, increase penalties for noncompliance with tax requirements, and make technical amendments and clerical corrections.Title I: Benefits for Military - (Sec. 101) Makes permanent the taxpayer election to include combat zone compensation as earned income for purposes of computing the earned income tax credit. (Sec. 102) Makes permanent the eligibility of veterans for mortgage bond financing of residences without regard to first-time homebuyer requirements. Increases to $100 million the veterans' mortgage bond limitation in Alaska, Oregon, and Wisconsin.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo provide authority to the Peace Corps to provide separation pay for host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps. 9/27/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Establishes in the Treasury a fund for the Peace Corps to provide separation payments for host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps. Makes fund amounts beginning in FY2007 available without fiscal year limitation for such payments.
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Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the 5-year period relating to the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence during a period of service with the Peace Corps. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Peace Corps Volunteers Tax Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer election to suspend the five-year ownership and use requirements for the tax exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence during any period in which such taxpayer (or spouse) is serving outside the United States as a Peace Corps employee or volunteer. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Director of the Peace Corps, to publish guidance on allowable tax deductions related to Peace Corps service.
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Latest Action: 06/17/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-245. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for other purposes. 6/17/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 20, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Heroes Earning Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 -Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax benefits and incentives for military personnel.Title I: Benefits for Military - (Sec 101) Exempts married taxpayers who file a joint tax return from the identification requirement for the 2008 recovery tax rebate if at least one of the filers is a current member of the Armed Forces.(Sec. 102) Makes permanent the election to treat combat zone compensation as earned income for purposes of the earned income tax credit. (Sec. 103) Makes permanent the exemption from the first-time homebuyer rule for veterans using mortgage [...] show full description
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Also tagged in: Aged, Annuities, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Blind, Bonds, Business, Capital gains tax, Defense policy, Disabled, Earned income tax credit, Earnings, Education, Education savings accounts, Emergency management, Employee health benefits, Executive departments, Expatriation, Families, Finance, Fire fighters, Flexible benefit plans, Foreign corporations, Government contractors, Government employees, Government information, Government service contracts, Health policy, Higher education, Home ownership, Housing, Housing finance, Identification devices, Immigration, Income tax, Individual retirement accounts, Intelligence activities, Intelligence community staff, Labor, Life insurance, Medical care, Mental health services, Military dependents, Military pay, Military personnel, Mortgages, National service, Pensions, Public contracts, Social security, Social security taxes, Social services, Subsidiary corporations, Supplemental security income program, Survivors' benefits, Tax credits, Tax deferral, Tax evasion, Tax exclusion, Tax penalties, Tax rebates, Tax refunds, Tax returns, Tax-deferred compensation plans, Taxation, Trade, Unemployment insurance, Veterans' benefits, Volunteer workers, Wages, War casualties, Welfare, Welfare eligibility, Withholding tax
Latest Action: 06/17/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-245. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for other purposes. 6/17/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 20, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Heroes Earning Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 -Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax benefits and incentives for military personnel.Title I: Benefits for Military - (Sec 101) Exempts married taxpayers who file a joint tax return from the identification requirement for the 2008 recovery tax rebate if at least one of the filers is a current member of the Armed Forces.(Sec. 102) Makes permanent the election to treat combat zone compensation as earned income for purposes of the earned income tax credit. (Sec. 103) Makes permanent the exemption from the first-time homebuyer rule for veterans using mortgage [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Bonds, Business, Capital gains tax, College costs, Defense policy, Disabled, Earned income tax credit, Education, Education savings accounts, Emergency management, Expatriation, Finance, Fire fighters, Gift tax, Government life insurance, Health insurance, Health policy, Higher education, Home ownership, Housing, Housing finance, Housing subsidies, Immigration, Income tax, Individual retirement accounts, Intelligence activities, Intelligence officers, Labor, Medical care, Military housing, Military operations, Military pay, Military pensions, Military personnel, Mortgages, Pensions, Small business, Social services, Survivors' benefits, Tax credits, Tax evasion, Tax exclusion, Tax penalties, Tax refunds, Tax returns, Tax-deferred compensation plans, Taxation, Valuation, Veterans, Veterans' disability compensation, Volunteer workers, Wages, Welfare
Latest Action: 12/20/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextAn Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnel, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment. (There are 4 other summaries) Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax relief and earnings assistance to members of the uniformed services, increase penalties for noncompliance with tax requirements, and make technical amendments and clerical corrections.Title I: Benefits for Military - (Sec. 101) Makes permanent the taxpayer election to include combat zone compensation as earned income for purposes of computing the earned income tax credit. (Sec. 102) Makes permanent the eligibility of veterans for mortgage bond financing of residences without regard to first-time homebuyer requirements. Increases to $100 million the veterans' mortgage bond limitation in Alaska, Oregon, and Wisconsin.[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the 5-year period relating to the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence during a period of service with the Peace Corps. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Peace Corps Volunteers Tax Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer election to suspend the five-year ownership and use requirements for the tax exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence during any period in which such taxpayer (or spouse) is serving outside the United States as a Peace Corps employee or volunteer. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Director of the Peace Corps, to publish guidance on allowable tax deductions related to Peace Corps service.
Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo provide authority to the Peace Corps to provide separation pay for host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps. 9/27/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Establishes in the Treasury a fund for the Peace Corps to provide separation payments for host country resident personal services contractors of the Peace Corps. Makes fund amounts beginning in FY2007 available without fiscal year limitation for such payments.
Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Authorization, Budgets, Capital gains tax, Charitable contributions, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Dismissal of employees, Electronic mail systems, Employee rights, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Finance, Foreign policy, Fund raising, Government employees, Government employees' health insurance, Government information, Government paperwork, Government publications, Grants-in-aid, Health insurance continuation, Health policy, Home ownership, Housing, Housing finance, Income tax, International affairs, Internet, Law, Medical care, Medical screening, Medicine, Misconduct in office, National service, Nongovernmental organizations, Nonprofit organizations, Personal budgets, Politics and government, Recruiting of employees, Retiree health benefits, Social services, Tax deductions, Tax exclusion, Technology, Telecommunication, Volunteer workers, Web sites, Whistle blowing
Latest Action: 07/25/2007 - Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-419. 9:30 a.m. Bill TextA bill to empower Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Peace Corps Volunteer Empowerment Act - Authorizes appropriations for seed funding for Peace Corps volunteers to carry out approved demonstration projects. Authorizes charitable fundraising by Peace Corps volunteers. Requires the Director of the Peace Corps to: (1) award grants to private nonprofit corporations and returned Peace Corps volunteers to enable such volunteers to to develop programs and projects in the United States to promote Peace Corps goals; (2) increase the number of Peace Corps volunteers with at least five years of relevant work experience, and establish FY2008-FY2010 experienced volunteer demonstration programs in at least 20 countries; (3) establish a electronic system for promoting improved communication among Peace Corps volunteers and staff; (4) provide for volunteer input in senior staff and program reviews; (5) review the Peace Corps medical screening [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Advice and consent of the Senate, Aged, Alcoholism, Alternative dispute resolution, Animals, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control agreements, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Block grants, Budgets, Cabinet officers, Child abuse, Child health, Child welfare, Children, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Commemorations, Communications, Community organization, Community policing, Conferences, Congressional reporting requirements, Conservation of natural resources, Crime prevention, Crimes against women, Criminal justice, Cultural relations, Curricula, Defense policy, Democracy, Department of Justice, Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Dispute settlement, Drug abuse, Drug abuse prevention, Drug abuse treatment, Economic policy, Economic research, Education, Elder abuse, Electronic government information, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Embargo, Employee rights, Employee training, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection, Ethics, Ethnic relations, Exchange of persons programs, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Families, Family violence, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Federal employees, Federal officials, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Firearms control, Foreign aid, Foreign loans, Foreign policy, Freedom of the press, Gangs, Government employees, Government information, Government publications, Government publicity, Hate crimes, Health policy, Higher education, Homosexuality, Human rights, Humanities, Inspectors general, Intergovernmental relations, International affairs, International finance, Internet, Job training, Labor, Law, Mediation, Medical care, Medicine, Minorities, National security, Natural resources, Nature conservation, Nonviolence, Nuclear nonproliferation, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear weapons tests, Peace, Peace negotiations, Peace treaties, Peacekeeping forces, Police-community relations, Politics and government, Presidential appointments, Protection of animals, Public health, Punishment, Rehabilitation of criminals, Religion, Religious liberty, Research and development, School security, Science policy, Secondary education, Service academies, Service learning, Space activities, Space warfare, Special days, State and local government, Storage, Summit diplomacy, Technological innovations, Technology, Telecommunication, Trade, Transportation, Transportation research, United Nations, Victims of crimes, Violence, Violence in mass media, War relief, Weapons of mass destruction, Weapons systems, Women
Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Bill TextTo establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act - Establishes a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace and Nonviolence appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the mission of the Department, including to: (1) hold peace as an organizing principle; (2) endeavor to promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights; and (3) develop policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and structured mediation of conflict. Establishes in the Department the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace and Nonviolence, which shall provide assistance and make recommendations to the Secretary and the President concerning intergovernmental policies relating to peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Transfers to the Department [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction Bill TextTo provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act - Directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a semipostal (a postage stamp sold at a premium in order to help provide funding for certain causes) to benefit the Peace Corps.
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