US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, July 26:
Rep. Thompson Introduces Resolution Remembering Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 931) "expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that on the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, people of goodwill throughout the U.S. should remember the victims of Hurricane ...
Rep. Stupak Introduces Resolution Regarding Neighborhood Crime Prevention, Community Policing
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Michigan, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 938) "requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in `National Night Out', which ...
Rep. Jefferson Introduces Resolution Acknowledging Progress Yet to be Made in Rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. William Jefferson, D-Louisiana, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 935) "acknowledging the progress yet to be made in the rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita." The resolution, introduced on July 20, was co-sponsored by 13 representatives. It was ...
Rep. Berry Introduces Resolution Regarding Enforcement of Laws Relating to Border Security, Immigration, Customs
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Marion Berry, D-Arkansas, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 932) "expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should make additional emergency supplemental appropriations for necessary expenses for enforcement of laws relating to border ...
Rep. Conyers Introduces Resolution Commending Agents, Attorneys, Employees of Office of Inspector General of Department of Justice
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. John Conyers Jr., D-Michigan, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 933) "commending agents, attorneys, and employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice." The resolution, introduced on July 20, was co-sponsored by Reps. Howard L ....
Sen. DeWine Introduces Dayton Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park Designation Act
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, has introduced the Dayton Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park Designation Act (S. 3712), legislation that would "redesignate the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in the State of Ohio as the `Dayton Wright ...
Rep. Lewis Introduces Resolution Relating to City of Bowling Green
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Ron Lewis, R-Kentucky, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 936) "expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of an American Icon, ...
Rep. Gingrey Introduces Resolution Supporting Goals, Ideals of Plan Ahead With Advance Directive Week
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Georgia, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 934) "supporting the goals and ideals of Plan Ahead with an Advance Directive Week." The resolution, introduced on July 20, was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more ...
Resolution to Congratulate Fort Collins Introduced in House by Rep. Musgrave
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colorado, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 937) to "congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the U.S. for 2006." The resolution, introduced on July 20, was referred to the House Government Reform ...
Sen. Frist Introduces Resolution to Authorize Representation by Senate Legal Counsel
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tennessee, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 538) to "authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Rockefeller v. Bingaman, et al." The resolution, introduced on July 21, was co-sponsored by Sen. Harry Reid, ...
PROTECT Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Clinton
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, D-New York, has introduced the PROTECT Act (S. 3713), legislation that would "protect privacy rights associated with electronic and commercial transactions." The bill, introduced on July 21, was referred to the Senate Judiciary ...
Sen. Clinton Introduces Resolution Congratulating Magen David Adom Society in Israel
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, D-New York, has introduced a resolution (S.Con.Res. 113) "congratulating the Magen David Adom Society in Israel for achieving full membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement." The resolution, introduced on July 21, ...
EPA Final Rule on NSR in Ozone Transport Region Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education.The White House Liaison has transmitted a report pursuant to ...
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education.The Attorney Advisor at DOT has transmitted a report pursuant ...
Statements of Internal Controls of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.The President and Chief Executive Officer has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 9106], the 2005 ...
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Management and Budget.The Acting General Counsel has transmitted a report ...
EPA Final Rule on Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan, Conformity Budgets, Emissions Inventories Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
EPA Rule on Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program at Indiana Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at the EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has transmitted, ...
EPA Final Rule on Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Redesignation of Charleston Nonattainment Area to Attainment Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management.The Director at OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
EPA Final Rule on Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Management and Budget.The Acting General Counsel has transmitted a report ...
DOD Sixteenth Annual Report on Pentagon Renovation and Construction Program Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense.The Director at DOD's Pentagon Renovation and Construction Program Office has transmitted, pursuant to law [10 ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan at Idaho Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at the EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has transmitted, ...
SSA Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Social Security Administration.The Director at SSA's Executive Services Staff has transmitted a ...
HHS's Designation of Additional Members of Special Exposure Cohort Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.The Secretary at HHS has transmitted the Department's designation of additional members of the Special Exposure Cohort of a class of ...
EPA Final Rule on Delegation of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Interior Final Rule on Grazing Administration Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Interior.The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Grazing ...
State Dept. Report on Poor Act of 2005 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs has transmitted the initial report as ...
NASA Final Rule on Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-10 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Science Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.The Acting Senior Procurement Executive at NASA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
State Dept. Certification on Proposed License for Export of Defense Articles to Germany Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act], ...
EPA Final Rule on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision at Colorado Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Withdrawal of Request to Provide Additional Funds for Information Technology Systems Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President.The Director at the Office of Management and Budget has transmitted Withdrawal of the request for a FY 2006 fully offset proposal ...
HHS Final Rule on Citizenship Documentation Requirements Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.The Regulations Coordinator at HHS has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Medicaid ...
HHS Determination on Petition on Behalf of Class of Workers Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.The Secretary at HHS has transmitted, pursuant to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000, the Department's ...
EPA Final Rule on Revisions to Administrative Rules of Montana Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan at Idaho Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
FAA Final Rule on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Education Interim Rule on Establishment of Regulations for Academic Competitiveness Grant Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education. The Assistant General Counsel at the Division of Regulatory Services has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
FAA Final Rule on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
HHS Rule on Citizenship Documentation Requirements Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Regulations Coordinator at HHS's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
EPA Rule on Rhode Island Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at the EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has transmitted, ...
OPM Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management.The Director at OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Nebraska Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on PM2.5 ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Temporary Exemption from Requirement of Tolerance Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on Bacillus ...
NCUA Report on Administration's Category Rating System Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Credit Union Administration.The Executive Director at NCUA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 ...
EPA Final Rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica ERJ 170 Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Education Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education.The White House Liaison has transmitted a report pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at the EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has transmitted, ...
Statements on System of Internal Controls of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.The President and Chief Executive Officer has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 9106], the ...
OMB Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Management and Budget.The Acting General Counsel has transmitted a report ...
Treasury Report on National Emergency with Respect to Liberia Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury.The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [50 U.S.C. 1641(c) 50 U.S.C. 1703(c)], a six month periodic report on ...
FAA Final Rule on Modification of Class E Airspace at Scott City, Kansas Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
DOD Intent to Sign Force Protection Memorandum of Understanding Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense.The Director at DOD's International Cooperation has transmitted, pursuant to law [22 U.S.C. 2767(f)and Pursuant to Sec. 27(f) of the Arms Export ...
EPA Final Rule on Mississippi Prevention of Significant Deterioration and New Source Review Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency.The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
DOD Authorization of Enclosed List of Officers to Wear Insignia of Next Higher Grade Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense.The Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness at DOD has transmitted authorization of the ...
State Dept. Agreements Concluded by American Institute in Taiwan Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [22 U.S.C. 3301 and pursuant to the Taiwan ...
DOT Final Rule on Protection against Shifting and Falling Cargo Sent to Senate
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Regulatory Ombudsman at DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs at NOAA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Request for 2007 Budget Amendments for Department of Health and Human Services Sent to House
Jul 26, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The House Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the President Bush.The President has transmitted a request for FY 2007 budget amendments for ...