WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Local employees

H.R. 6157, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental plans for qualified public safety employees

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6157 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception from the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals from governmental plans for qualified public safety employees....

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H.R. 5930, The Charitable Aid to Community Heroes Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5930 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable organizations to collect and disperse deductible contributions for certain individuals who are injured or killed in an effort to protect life or property....

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S. 2900, The Partnership for Children and Families Act

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2900 would provide States with the incentives, flexibility and resources to develop child welfare services that focus on improving circumstances for children, whether in foster care or in their own homes....

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P.L. 110-273, The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Independence Preservation Act

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5778 would preserve the independence of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority....

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H.R. 5577, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $9.53

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5577 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities....

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S. 2523, The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2523 would establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families....

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S. 2458, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2458 would promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program....

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H.R. 4461, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.77

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4461 would promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program....

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H.R. 4272, To amend chapter 15 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for an additional, limited exception to the provision prohibiting a State or local officer or employee from being a candidate for elective office

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4272 would amend chapter 15 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for an additional, limited exception to the provision prohibiting a State or local officer or employee from being a candidate for elective office....

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H.R. 4247, The Strengthening the Transition and Reintegration Of the National Guard and Reserves Act

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4247 would improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve in a reserve component of the uniformed services....

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H.R. 4207, The Partnership for Children and Families Act

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4207 would provide States with the incentives, flexibility, and resources to develop child welfare services that focus on improving circumstances for children, whether in foster care or in their own homes....

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H.R. 4065, The Border Enforcement, Employment Verification, and Illegal Immigration Control Act

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4065 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws and it would enhance border security....

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H.R. 4047, The Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2007

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4047 would streamline the administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees....

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H.R. 4016, The Unemployment Insurance for Survivors Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4016 would provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....

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H.R. 3851, The Non-Citizen Enforcement Act of 2007

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3851 would amend various laws imposing criminal penalties to double the maximum penalty for illegal aliens who commit those crimes....

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S. 2123, The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2123 would provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions....

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H.R. 3643, The Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network Act of 2007

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3643 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network....

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S. 2082, The Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network Act of 2007

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2082 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network....

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H.R. 3151, The State and Local Criminal Forensic Laboratory Enhancement Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3151 would authorize grants to establish and improve criminal forensic laboratories....

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H.R. 3008, The Rural Veterans Services Outreach and Training Act

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3008 would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas....

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H.R. 2988, The Government Pension Offset Reform Act

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2988 would amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in Social Security benefits which are required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain government pensions shall be equal to the amount by which two-thirds of the total amount of the combined monthly benefit (before reduction) and monthly pension exceeds $1,200, adjusted for inflation....

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H.R. 2895, The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 - Savings per Average Family: $1.74

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2895 would establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families....

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H.R. 2661, The Education for Public Service Act of 2007

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2661 would make careers in public service more feasible for students with high educational debt....

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H.R. 2664, To require the Federal Government to reimburse a State or local government for financial losses incurred when an employee of the State or local government who performs public safety or first responder duties and who is also a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services is called or ordered to active duty for a period of more than 30 days

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2664 would require the Federal Government to reimburse a State or local government for financial losses incurred when an employee of the State or local government who performs public safety or first responder duties and who is also a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services is called or ordered to active duty for a period of more than 30 days....

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H.R. 2485, The Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2007

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2485 would require public employees to perform the inspection of State and local surface transportation projects, and related essential public functions, to ensure public safety, the cost-effective use of transportation funding, and timely project delivery....

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