Rep. Christopher Smith

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District HD-NJ-4
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 195

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US Congress 111th Congress

To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. [HB-2607]
Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans whose sponsors are trade, industry, professional, chamber of commerce, or similar business associations, and which meet certain ERISA certification requirements. Sets forth rules governing AHPs, including requirements relating to certification, sponsors and boards of trustees, participation and coverage, nondiscrimination, contribution (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Health, Employment, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/22/2009

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To define marriage for all legal purposes in the District of Columbia to consist of the union of one man and one woman. [HB-2608]
Defines "marriage" for all legal purposes in the District of Columbia to mean the union of one man and one woman.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Post Office, And The District Of Columbia. on 06/26/2009

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Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2009 [HB-2617]
Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a banned mercury-containing vaccine to be adulterated. Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that a vaccine is a banned mercury-containing vaccine if one dose of the vaccine contains one or more micrograms of mercury in any form. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to declare that an actual or potential bioterrorist incident or other public health emergency makes the administration of such vaccines advisable for a specified (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Price Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/02/2009

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Vaccine Safety and Public Confidence Assurance Act of 2009 [HB-2618]
Vaccine Safety and Public Confidence Assurance Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the Agency for Vaccine Safety Evaluation in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Requires the Director for Vaccine Safety Evaluation to: (1) conduct or support safety research and monitor licensed vaccines; (2) develop a vaccine safety research agenda; (3) evaluate means to promote compliance with federal adverse reaction reporting requirements; (4) provide a clearinghouse for vaccine studies; (5) ensure that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/02/2009

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To withhold United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the Organization of American States (OAS) if Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the OAS unless the President certifies that Cuba has satisfied certain conditions, and for other purposes. [HB-2687]
Directs the Secretary of State, if the government of Cuba is allowed full membership or participation in the Organization of American States (OAS), to withhold assessed and voluntary contributions to the OAS until the President certifies to Congress that there is a government in Cuba that has satisfied certain political, judicial, broadcasting, and labor requirements, and does not include Fidel Castro or Raul Castro.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Albio Sires Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/03/2009

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TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009 [HB-270]
TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009 - Makes a member of the Retired Reserve who is qualified for a non-regular (reserve) retirement at age 60, but is not yet 60, eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Standard (a Department of Defense (DOD) managed health care program for members of the reserves). Terminates such eligibility when the member becomes eligible for TRICARE Standard at age 60. Includes immediate family members under such coverage. Requires members to pay a premium for such coverage.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 01/30/2009

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Suspend Brazil GSP Act [HB-2702]
Suspend Brazil GSP Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to: (1) attain the immediate return of Sean Goldman and all children of the United States who are being held wrongfully in Brazil in contravention of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Convention); and (2) impress upon Brazil the importance of abiding by their obligations under the Hague Convention with respect to international child abduction cases involving children from the United States. Directs the President to: (1) notify World Trade (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 06/04/2009

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To ensure pay parity for Federal employees serving at Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst. [HB-2714]
Requires the pay schedules and rates to be used for purposes of any determination of pay for a federal employee serving at Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst to be the same as if such employee were serving in the pay locality, wage area, or other area or locality that includes Ocean County, New Jersey.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank LoBiondo Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Workforce, Post Office, And The District Of Columbia. on 07/31/2009

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Child Protection Compact Act of 2009 [HB-2737]
Child Protection Compact Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of State, through the Ambassador-at-Large of the Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to provide assistance (grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) for an eligible country with a significant prevalence of trafficking in children that enters into a Child Protection Compact with the United States to support policies and programs to eradicate the trafficking of children.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/04/2009

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Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009 [HB-2743]
Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009 - Prohibits an automobile manufacturer (manufacturer) in which the federal government has an ownership interest, or which receives loans from the federal government, from depriving an automobile dealer (dealer) of its economic rights. Requires the manufacturer to honor those rights as they existed for Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corporation dealers prior to the commencement of the bankruptcy cases of each corporation, including dealer rights to recourse under state law. Requires the appropriate (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H6314-6315) on 06/09/2009

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