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S.RES.553 - A resolution congratulating Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary.
Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3837-3838; text: CR S3837-3838; text of measure as introduced: CR S3802) Bill Text A resolution congratulating Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary. 5/6/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary. Comment on Bill H.R.3615 - To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region.
Latest Action: 09/21/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region. 9/20/2007--Introduced.
Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Perry, and Wayne to the definition of "Appalachian region" for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts. H.R.3522 - To ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands, and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/27/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text To ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands, and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, and for other purposes. 5/27/2008--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.)Ratifies and approves the Jicarilla Apache Nation's quitclaim deed for the Settlement Lands to Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, but such ratification and approval shall be effective only upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (1) that the Board of Commissioners of the Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, has enacted a resolution permanently abandoning a specified disputed [...] show full description H.R.3008 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas.
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. 7/11/2007--Introduced.
Rural Veterans Services Outreach and Training Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to make competitive grants to provide financial assistance to state departments of veterans affairs for the training of rural county veteran service officers in order to improve outreach and assistance to veterans, as well as their spouses, children, and parents, who may be eligible to receive veterans' or veterans-related benefits and who are residing in rural counties. Limits each grant to $1 million. Requires grants to be made on an annual basis. H.R.2403 - To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide for comprehensive community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region while leveraging existing efforts, entities, and resources.
Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture. Bill Text To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide for comprehensive community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region while leveraging existing efforts, entities, and resources. 5/21/2007--Introduced. Southern Empowerment and Economic Development Act to authorize the Delta Black Belt Regional Authority - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to rename the Delta Regional Authority as the Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority. Extends the Authority's termination date. Directs the Authority to establish a Constituency Representation Board which shall: (1) ascertain state and congressional district community strategic planning efforts; and (2) evaluate and fund programs. Amends the Delta Development Act to revise the definition of the "Lower Mississippi" region. H.R.2068 - To establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority.
Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Southwest Regional Border Authority Act - Establishes the Southwest Regional Border Authority. Requires the Authority to: (1) develop plans and programs for the economic development of the Southwest border region (specified counties in California, New Mexico, and Texas); (2) conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies of the resources of the region; (3) sponsor up to 10 authorized demonstration projects; (4) enhance the capacity of and support for local development districts; (5) review, study, and recommend appropriate modifications to federal, state, and local development programs for the region; and (6) encourage private investment in the region. Authorizes the Authority to approve grants for regional infrastructure development and improvement, technology development and deployment, community development and entrepreneurship, and education and workforce development. Provides [...] show full description H.R.1997 - To provide for reclassification of Chautauqua County, New York, for purposes of payment for inpatient hospital services under the Medicare Program.
Latest Action: 04/23/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To provide for reclassification of Chautauqua County, New York, for purposes of payment for inpatient hospital services under the Medicare Program. 4/23/2007--Introduced.
Provides for the reclassification of Chautauqua County, New York, for purposes of payment for inpatient hospital services under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Deems the large urban area of Buffalo-Niagara Falls, New York, to include Chautauqua County, effective for discharges occurring on or after September 30, 2007. S.1093 - A bill to reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve America's small, rural towns, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4439-4440) Bill Text A bill to reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve America's small, rural towns, and for other purposes. 4/12/2007--Introduced. New Homestead Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to repay a specified percentage (up to $2,000 per year) of certain education loans to an individual who completes a degree and both resides and is employed for at least five years in an area outside a metropolitan statistical area which for 20 years has a net out-migration of inhabitants of at least 10% of the county population (qualifying county). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a: (1) tax credit for the lesser of $5,000 or 10% of the purchase price of a principal residence in a qualifying county; and (2) capital loss deduction with respect to a sale or exchange of a principal residence in a qualifying county. Provides for the creation of tax-exempt individual homestead accounts, funded by individual cash contributions and matching [...] show full description H.R.1715 - To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to address homeland security preparedness shortcomings of units of municipal and county government.
Latest Action: 04/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response. Bill Text To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to address homeland security preparedness shortcomings of units of municipal and county government. 3/27/2007--Introduced. Domestic Preparedness Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to address homeland security preparedness shortcomings of units of municipal and county government. Specifies that each grant shall be made for one of the following categories: (1) equipment and training; or (2) improving interoperability between members of a consortium of municipal and county governments. Sets limitations on the federal share of the costs of activities carried out with such grants. Mandates that an applicant be a unit of municipal or county government or a consortium of such units in order to be eligible for a grant under this Act. States that the Secretary may not make a grant under this Act unless the applicant conducts an assessment of the applicant's [...] show full description H.R.1435 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with the Department of Veterans Affairs. 3/9/2007--Introduced.
Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a three-year pilot program to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct the pilot program with County Veterans Service Officers in California, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas; and (2) refer certain claims requiring further development to such Officers. Requires such Officers to: (1) act as claimant advocates in developing such claims; and (2) have access to client information contained in the VA's Benefits Delivery Network. H.R.935 - To insert certain counties as part of the Appalachian Region.
Latest Action: 02/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To insert certain counties as part of the Appalachian Region. 2/8/2007--Introduced.
Amends provisions concerning Appalachian regional development to revise the definition of "Appalachian region" to include Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, and Lincoln Counties in Tennessee. S.496 - A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.
Latest Action: 10/08/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-371. Bill Text A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 10/8/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 15, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008- Limits the amount of Appalachian regional development grants and loans for projects in at-risk counties to 70% of project costs. Directs the Appalachian Regional Commission to designate as "at-risk" those counties in the Appalachian region that are most at risk of becoming economically distressed.Authorizes the Commission to provide technical assistance, provide grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to entities in the region for projects and activities to: (1) promote energy efficiency; (2) increase the use of renewable energy resources; and (3) support [...] show full description S.503 - A bill to establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill Text A bill to establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Southeast Crescent Authority Act of 2007 - Establishes a Southeast Crescent Authority for all parts of the following southeastern states not eligible for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission or the Delta Regional Authority: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Directs the Authority to perform various functions, including: (1) formulating plans and programs to spur economic development, and approving grants to states and public and nonprofit entities toward that end; (2) establishing priorities in a development plan for the region; (3) supporting local development districts, and creating them where they do not exist; and (4) encouraging private investment in the region. Permits the Authority to request and receive federal, state and local government personnel as employees. States that Authority [...] show full description H.R.799 - To reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.
Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273. Bill Text To reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. 7/16/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Limits the maximum Appalachian Regional Commission contribution through non-highway grants and loans for designated at-risk counties to 70% of costs. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Commission to provide technical assistance, make grants, or otherwise provide amounts to and contract with persons or entities in the Appalachian region for projects to: (1) promote energy efficiency to enhance economic competitiveness; (2) increase the use of renewable energy resources to produce alternative transportation fuels, electricity, and heat; and (3) support the development of conventional energy resources to produce alternative transportation fuels, electricity, and heat. (Sec. 4) Directs the Commission to designate as "[...] show full description H.R.752 - To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, printers, and fax machines, to educational recipients.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Bill Text To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, printers, and fax machines, to educational recipients. 5/21/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Federal Electronic Equipment Donation Act of 2008 - Directs each federal agency to identify useful federal electronic equipment that the agency has determined is excess to its needs and to: (1) report such equipment to the Administrator of General Services for processing for transfer to an educational recipient in accordance with provisions relating to the donation of personal property through state agencies; (2) transfer such equipment directly to such a recipient by arrangement with the Administrator; or (3) report such equipment to the Administrator as excess property if transfer is not practicable.Provides procedures, in the transfer of such equipment, for refurbishing for classroom use and data removal.Requires [...] show full description H.R.665 - To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to expand the county organized health insuring organizations authorized to enroll Medicaid beneficiaries.
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to expand the county organized health insuring organizations authorized to enroll Medicaid beneficiaries. 1/24/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as added by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 and as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, to add health insuring organizations operated by public entities established by Ventura and Merced Counties, California, to the number of county-organized health insuring organizations in California authorized to enroll Medicaid beneficiaries under title XIX of the Social Security Act. Increases from 14% to 16% the maximum percentage of California Medicaid beneficiaries which may be enrolled with such organizations. S.380 - A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-60. Bill Text A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes. 1/24/2007--Introduced.
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to extend the Act through FY2013. Revises requirements regarding the merchantable material contracting pilot program. Requires counties participating in county projects to submit a specified notification for each project for which the participating county obligated county funds. Provides for the review of such notifications. H.R.449 - To designate Campbell County, Virginia, as a qualified nonmetropolitan county for purposes of the HUBZone programs of the Small Business Administration.
Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Bill Text To designate Campbell County, Virginia, as a qualified nonmetropolitan county for purposes of the HUBZone programs of the Small Business Administration. 1/12/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Small Business Act to include Campbell County, Virginia, as a qualified nonmetropolitan county for purposes of the HUBZone (heavily underutilized business zone) programs under such Act. H.R.384 - To include Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of the programs of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To include Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of the programs of the Appalachian Regional Commission. 1/10/2007--Introduced.
Includes Nelson County, Virginia, in the Appalachian region for purposes of provisions regarding Appalachian regional development. H.R.329 - To amend title 40, United States Code, to designate certain counties as part of the Appalachian region.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To amend title 40, United States Code, to designate certain counties as part of the Appalachian region. 1/9/2007--Introduced.
Amends provisions concerning Appalachian regional development to revise the definition of "Appalachian region" to include Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties. H.R.66 - To establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Southeast Crescent Authority Act of 2007 - Establishes a Southeast Crescent Authority for all parts of the following southeastern states not eligible for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission or the Delta Regional Authority: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Directs the Authority to perform various functions, including: (1) formulating plans and programs to spur economic development, and approving grants to states and public and nonprofit entities toward that end; (2) establishing priorities in a development plan for the region; (3) supporting local development districts, and creating them where they do not exist; and (4) encouraging private investment in the region. Permits the Authority to request and receive federal, state and local government personnel as employees. States that Authority grants [...] show full description H.R.17 - To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1463, H1469) Bill Text To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced.
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to extend the Act through FY2013. Revises requirements regarding the merchantable material contracting pilot program. Requires counties participating in county projects to submit a specified notification for each project for which the participating county obligated county funds. Provides for the review of such notifications. |
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