All Interstate commerce Legislation - Federal Government
H.R.6356 - To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934.
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill Text To reform the collection and distribution of universal service support under the Communications Act of 1934. 6/24/2008--Introduced. Universal Service Reform, Accountability, and Efficiency Act of 2008 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to revise the policies concerning the principles for the advancement of universal service to require that the policies be based on the principles of affordability, efficiency, certain contribution and distribution requirements, transparency, consumer focus, and access to advanced telecommunications services for schools, libraries, and rural health care providers. Requires that universal service support be used solely to provide voice (including IP-enabled voice) communications in high cost areas and to low-income households. Authorizes the FCC to select any contribution mechanism that is consistent with the above principles and that: (1) is based exclusively on providing voice communications service; (2) does not assess broadband [...] show full description Comment on Bill H.R.6219 - To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes.
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and to prohibit Federal economic development funds to States that carry out public takings for private purposes. 6/10/2008--Introduced.
Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act - Makes any state or political subdivision thereof that carries out a public taking for any private purpose in or affecting interstate commerce ineligible for any federal economic development funds for ten fiscal years. Entitles any owner of private property subject to such a taking to injunctive and declaratory relief. Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2009-FY2013. H.R.6166 - To impose certain limitations on the receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill Text To impose certain limitations on the receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste, and for other purposes. 5/22/2008--Introduced. Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2008 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit a landfill or incinerator (facility) from receiving out-of-state municipal solid waste (MSW) for disposal or incineration unless the waste is received pursuant to a new or existing host community agreement or an exemption from this prohibition (which may be limited by the state). Establishes conditions for exemptions. Authorizes states to establish limits on the amount of out-of-state MSW received annually for disposal at each facility. Sets the limitation amount for any facility that began receiving documented out-of-state waste before enactment of this Act at the amount received during 1993 (or first subsequent year of documentation). Prohibits state limits from conflicting with permits or host community agreements. Authorizes states [...] show full description H.R.5558 - To limit the discriminatory taxation of oil pipeline property.
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Bill Text To limit the discriminatory taxation of oil pipeline property. 3/6/2008--Introduced. Energy Infrastructure Tax Fairness Act - Describes the following as acts that unreasonably burden and discriminate against interstate commerce, and prohibits states, political subdivisions, and any other taxing authority from: (1) assessing oil pipeline property at a value that has a higher ratio to its true market value than the ratio used to assess other commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction; (2) levying or collecting a tax on such an assessment; (3) levying or collecting an ad valorem property tax on oil pipeline property at a rate that exceeds the rate applicable to commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction; or (4) imposing any other tax that discriminates against oil pipeline property providing interstate transportation of oil, refined petroleum products, or other hazardous liquids and subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal [...] show full description H.R.5267 - To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. 2/7/2008--Introduced.
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008- Expands the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to: (1) include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property, including intangible personal property and services (currently, only sales of tangible personal property are protected); and (2) prohibit state taxation of an out-of-state entity unless such entity has a physical presence in the taxing state. Sets forth criteria for determining that a person has a physical presence in a state. S.2543 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions. 1/22/2008--Introduced. Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to safe the life of the minor. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant: (1) reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place; or (2) was presented with documentation showing that a court waived parental notification requirements [...] show full description H.R.4120 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/08/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for more effective prosecution of cases involving child pornography, and for other purposes. 10/8/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 23, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Title I: Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007 - Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to expand the jurisdictional basis for prosecutions of sexual exploitation of children, selling or buying of children, or child pornography crimes to include activities that use any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce to complete such crimes. Title II: Enhancing the Effective Prosecution of Child Pornography Act of 2007 - Enhancing the Effective Prosecution of Child Pornography Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code [...] show full description H.R.4077 - To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption when the milk or milk product originates in a State that allows the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form and is destined for another State that allows the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form.
Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption when the milk or milk product originates in a State that allows the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form and is destined for another State that allows the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form. 11/5/2007--Introduced.
Authorizes the delivery into interstate traffic of any unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized milk product in final package form for human consumption if such product is: (1) produced in a state that allows the sale of unpasteurized milk and/or unpasteurized milk products in final package form; (2) delivered into interstate traffic in that state; and (3) intended for transport to and sale in another state that allows the sale of unpasteurized milk and or unpasteurized milk products in final package form. H.R.3665 - To amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families.
Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families. 9/25/2007--Introduced.
Stop the Sale of Murderabilia to Protect the Dignity of Crime Victims Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) restrict the items that a federal prisoner may place in the mail or for delivery; and (2) provide for civil and criminal forfeiture of real or personal property used to commit a crime or obtained as a result of such crime. Provides civil remedies, including injunctions, damages, and attorney fees, for persons aggrieved by federal prisoners using the mail in violation of this Act. H.R.3565 - To require rate integration for wireless interstate toll charges.
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. Bill Text To require rate integration for wireless interstate toll charges. 9/18/2007--Introduced.
Insular Rate for Cellular Customers Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to declare that, for purposes of rate integration for wireless interstate telecommunications services, a provider of a commercial mobile radio service shall, with respect to any interstate services, be treated as a provider of interstate, interexchange telecommunications services. H.R.3248 - To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Bill Text To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes. 7/16/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries)
Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to revise the item descriptions of specified high priority project authorizations. Increases, decreases, or terminates certain project authorizations. Authorizes funds for a transportation improvement project for reconstructing the I-95/S.R. 1 interchange in the state of Delaware, and adding a fifth lane. Revises the item description of the Cuming Street transportation improvement project in Omaha, Nebraska, to include the narrowing of 24th Street from Cuming Street to Cass Street and adjacent lighting, landscaping, and pedestrian safety enhancements. H.R.3146 - To provide additional tools and resources to combat terrorism financing.
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To provide additional tools and resources to combat terrorism financing. 7/24/2007--Introduced.
Combating Terrorism Financing Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) expand prohibitions against conducting monetary transactions over $10,000 for the purpose of engaging in interstate criminal activities; (2) authorize the Attorney General to obtain a 30-day ex parte court order freezing the bank account of any individual arrested or charged for crimes involving the movement of funds into or out of the United States; (3) expand money laundering prohibitions to include monetary transactions; and (4) include monetary transactions involving commingled funds or structured transactions in prosecuting interstate transfers of funds greater than $10,000 for criminal purposes. Includes within the requirement to report monetary transactions exceeding $10,000 blank monetary instruments in bearer form drawn on accounts found to contain more than $10,000. H.R.3100 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys.
Latest Action: 07/20/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1585) Bill Text To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys. 7/19/2007--Introduced.
Import Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase civil monetary penalties for introducing into interstate commerce or delivering for introduction into interstate commerce food that is adulterated. Authorizes additional appropriations for the examination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of processed food and toothpaste which is being imported or offered for import into the United States. Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to: (1) increase fines for knowing and willful violations of prohibited acts related to consumer product safety standards; and (2) establish separate fines for offenses that result in death. Authorizes additional appropriations for inspection of toys imported or offered for import into the United States. H.R.3029 - To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill Text To conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and items, products, or substances containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, bear viscera, and for other purposes. 7/12/2007--Introduced. Bear Protection Act of 2007 - Prohibits any person from: (1) importing bear viscera into, or exporting it from, the United States; or (2) selling bear viscera, bartering, offering it for sale or barter, or purchasing, possessing, transporting, delivering, or receiving it in interstate or foreign commerce. Subjects persons who violate such prohibitions to specified penalties. Waives such prohibition for wildlife law enforcement purposes where a valid permit has been issued. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to continue discussions concerning trade in bear viscera with the appropriate representatives of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and with other [...] show full description S.1726 - A bill to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8694-8695) Bill Text A bill to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced.
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 - Expands the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to: (1) include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property, including intangible personal property and services (currently, only sales of tangible personal property are protected); and (2) prohibit state taxation of an out-of-state entity unless such entity has a physical presence in the taxing state. Sets forth criteria for determining that a person has a physical presence in a state. H.R.2876 - To permit the interstate distribution of State-inspected meat under appropriate circumstances.
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Bill Text To permit the interstate distribution of State-inspected meat under appropriate circumstances. 6/27/2007--Introduced.
Safe Interstate Meat Shipment Act - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to permit interstate distribution of state-inspected meat and poultry under specified circumstances. S.1528 - A bill to amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families.
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families. 5/24/2007--Introduced.
Stop the Sale of Murderabilia to Protect the Dignity of Crime Victims Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) restrict the items that a federal prisoner may place in the mail or for delivery; and (2) provide for civil and criminal forfeiture of real or personal property used to commit a crime or obtained as a result of such crime. Provides civil remedies, including injunctions, damages, and attorney fees, for persons aggrieved by federal prisoners using the mail in violation of this Act. H.R.2315 - To enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Bill Text To enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other purposes. 5/15/2007--Introduced. New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2007 - Rewrites and renames title III (currently titled,"Federal and State Cooperation") of the Federal Meat Inspection Act as "State Meat Inspection Programs." States that: (1) the goal of a safe and wholesome supply of meat and meat food products would be better served if a consistent set of requirements were applied to all meat and meat food products whether produced under state or federal inspection; (2) under such a system state and federal meat inspection programs would function together to ensure food safety; and (3) such a system would ensure the viability of state meat inspection programs. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to approve a qualifying state meat inspection program and allow the shipment in commerce of carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat, and [...] show full description H.R.2230 - To prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property.
Latest Action: 06/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. Bill Text To prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Describes the following as acts that unreasonably burden and discriminate against interstate commerce, and prohibits states, political subdivisions, and any other taxing authority from: (1) assessing natural gas pipeline property at a value that has a higher ratio to its true market value than the ratio used to assess other commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction; (2) levying or collecting a tax on such an assessment; (3) levying or collecting an ad valorem property tax on natural gas pipeline property at a rate that exceeds the rate applicable to commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction; or (4) imposing any other tax that discriminates against a natural gas pipeline providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Grants jurisdiction to U.S. District Courts and [...] show full description S.1149 - A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the State inspection requirements are at least equal to Federal inspection requirements and to require the Secretary to reimburse State agencies for part of the costs of the inspections.
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693) Bill Text A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State-inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the State inspection requirements are at least equal to Federal inspection requirements and to require the Secretary to reimburse State agencies for part of the costs of the inspections. 4/18/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of state inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that state inspection requirements are at least equal to federal inspection requirements. Provides partial state reimbursement for inspection costs. S.1150 - A bill to enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Bill Text A bill to enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other purposes. 4/18/2007--Introduced. New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to review each state's meat and poultry inspection program, which shall include: (1) determination of plan effectiveness; and (2) identification of changes necessary for future transition to a state program as provided for by this Act. Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to authorize the Secretary to approve a qualifying state meat inspection program and allow the shipment in commerce of carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat, and meat food products so inspected. Requires the Secretary to review approved plans annually. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the relationship between a state program and the Secretary; (2) provide partial reimbursement for state costs to meet federal requirements;[...] show full description H.R.1760 - To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the State inspection requirements are at least equal to Federal inspection requirements and to require the Secretary to reimburse State agencies for part of the costs of such inspections.
Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Bill Text To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of State inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the State inspection requirements are at least equal to Federal inspection requirements and to require the Secretary to reimburse State agencies for part of the costs of such inspections. 3/29/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the interstate distribution of state inspected meat and poultry if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that state inspection requirements are at least equal to federal inspection requirements. Provides partial state reimbursement for inspection costs. H.R.1691 - To end the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States.
Latest Action: 04/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To end the use of conventional steel-jawed leghold traps on animals in the United States. 3/26/2007--Introduced.
Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful to: (1) import, export, or transport in interstate commerce conventional steel jawed leghold traps and articles of fur derived from animals trapped in such traps; or (2) sell or acquire such a trap transported in violation of such provision. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reward persons (other than government employees performing official duties) for information leading to a conviction under this Act. Empowers enforcement officials to detain, search, and seize suspected containers or merchandise and any accompanying documents, to make arrests without warrants with probable cause, and to execute warrants. Subjects seized merchandise to forfeiture. S.914 - A bill to authorize the States (and subdivisions thereof), the District of Columbia, territories, and possessions of the United States to provide certain tax incentives to any person for economic development purposes.
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill Text A bill to authorize the States (and subdivisions thereof), the District of Columbia, territories, and possessions of the United States to provide certain tax incentives to any person for economic development purposes. 3/19/2007--Introduced. Economic Development Act of 2007 - Authorizes any state to provide to any person for economic development purposes tax incentives that otherwise would be the cause or source of discrimination against interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Disqualifies any incentive that: (1) is dependent upon the 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 [...] show full description H.R.919 - To amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Hobbs Act), and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Hobbs Act), and for other purposes. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2007 - Amends the Hobbs Act to authorize imposition of a fine of up to $100,000, 20 years imprisonment, or both for: (1) obstructing, delaying, or affecting commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce by robbery or extortion (or attempting or conspiring to do so); and (2) threatening physical violence to any person or property in furtherance of a plan or purpose to interfere with commerce by threats or violence. Makes provisions regarding any such interference inapplicable to conduct that: (1) is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during the course of a labor dispute; (2) consists solely of minor bodily injury, or minor damage to property, or threat or fear of such minor injury or damage; and (3) is not part of a pattern of violent conduct or of coordinated violent activity. Subjects [...] show full description S.261 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) Bill Text A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes. 3/26/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture if any animal in the venture was moved in interstate or foreign commerce. Prohibits knowingly: (1) sponsoring or exhibiting a bird in a fighting venture in a state where it would not otherwise be a violation of the law if the person knew that any bird in the venture was knowingly bought, sold, delivered, transported, or received in interstate or foreign commerce for such purpose; (2) selling, buying, transporting, delivering, or receiving for purposes of transportation, in interstate or foreign commerce, any dog or other animal to participate in an animal fighting venture; (3) using [...] show full description H.R.387 - To authorize certain States to prohibit the importation of solid waste from other States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Bill Text To authorize certain States to prohibit the importation of solid waste from other States, and for other purposes. 1/10/2007--Introduced.
Solid Waste Compact Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow states with approved state solid waste management plans to prohibit the importation of solid waste from outside the state. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify alternative solid waste disposal methods and establish and publish technical guidance regarding their implementation. H.R.274 - To impose certain limitations on the receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Bill Text To impose certain limitations on the receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste, and for other purposes. 1/5/2007--Introduced. Solid Waste Interstate Transportation Act of 2007 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit a landfill or incinerator (facility) from receiving out-of-state municipal solid waste (MSW) for disposal or incineration unless the waste is received pursuant to a new or existing host community agreement or an exemption from this prohibition (which may be limited by the state). Establishes conditions for exemptions. Authorizes states to establish limits on the amount of out-of-state MSW received annually for disposal at each facility. Sets the limitation amount for any facility that began receiving documented out-of-state waste before enactment of this Act at the amount received during 1993 (or first subsequent year of documentation). Prohibits state limits from conflicting with permits or host community agreements. Authorizes states [...] show full description H.R.194 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the purchase of prescription drugs by individuals who have attained retirement age, and to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs and the sale of such drugs through Internet sites.
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the purchase of prescription drugs by individuals who have attained retirement age, and to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of prescription drugs and the sale of such drugs through Internet sites. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Prescription Drug Affordability Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for 80 percent of the amount paid for a prescribed drug during the taxable year (and not compensated for by insurance or otherwise) by a taxpayer who has attained social security retirement age.Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to repeal provisions restricting the importation of prescription drugs. Allows a person who meets applicable legal requirements to be an importer of prescription drugs upon application to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Requires the Secretary to approve such an application if the drug meets [...] show full description H.R.204 - To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a feasibility study for applying airport bubbles as a method of identifying, assessing, and reducing the adverse environmental impacts of airport ground and flight operations and improving the overall quality of the environment, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. Bill Text To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a feasibility study for applying airport bubbles as a method of identifying, assessing, and reducing the adverse environmental impacts of airport ground and flight operations and improving the overall quality of the environment, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Right to Know About Airport Pollution Act of 2005 [sic] - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study, and report to Congress on: (1) the feasibility of regulating air, noise, water, and solid waste pollution from all sources in and around airports using airport bubbles; and (2) the feasibility and desirability of strengthening EPA air pollutant emissions standards for airplane engines. Defines an "airport bubble" as an area: (1) in and around an airport (or other facility using aircraft) within which sources of pollution and levels of pollution from those sources are to be [...] show full description H.R.137 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Signed by President. Bill Text To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes. 5/3/2007-- |
