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HR 1955

To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Jane Harman (D) CA

Status: Passed

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Gov Voted Yes 99%

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10/23/2007--Passed House amended. Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to add a new section concerning the prevention of violent radicalization (an extremist belief system for facilitating ideologically based violence to advance political, religious, or social change) and homegrown terrorism (violence by a group or individual within the United States to coerce the U.S. government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives). Establishes within the legislative branch the National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism to: (1) examine and report on facts and causes of violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence in the United States; and (2) build upon, bring together, and avoid unnecessary duplication of related work done by other entities toward such goal. Requires: (1) interim reports and a final report from the Commission to the President and Congress on its findings and recommendations; (2) the public availability of such reports; and (3) Commission termination 30 days after its final report. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish or designate a university-based Center of Excellence for the Study of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism in the United States to assist federal, state, local, and tribal homeland security officials, through training, education, and research, in preventing violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the United States. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a survey of methodologies implemented by foreign nations to prevent violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism; and (2) report to Congress on lessons learned from survey results. Prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to prevent ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism from violating the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Directs the: (1) Secretary to ensure that activities and operations are in compliance with DHS's commitment to racial neutrality; and (2) DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Officer to develop and implement an auditing system to ensure that compliance does not violate the constitutional and civil rights or civil liberties of any racial, ethnic, or religious group, and to include audit results in its annual report to Congress.

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HR 1955 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1955

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on the sale of animals which are raised and sold as part of an educational program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 2, 2009

Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. MCHUGH) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on the sale of animals which are raised and sold as part of an educational program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ‘Agriculture Education Freedom Act’.

SEC. 2. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR AMOUNTS RECEIVED ON SALE OF ANIMALS WHICH ARE RAISED AND SOLD AS PART OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

(a) In General- Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items specifically excluded from gross income) is amended by inserting after section 139C the following new section:

‘SEC. 139D. PROCEEDS OF SALE OF ANIMALS RAISED AND SOLD AS PART OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

‘In the case of an individual, gross income shall not include any gain from the sale of any animal which is raised and sold by such individual as part of such individual’s participation in--
‘(1) the 4-H program under the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture,
‘(2) the Future Farmers of America,
‘(3) any program of an organization described in section 501(c) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) which is similar to such 4-H program or the Future Farmers of America, or
‘(4) any program of an educational organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).’.
(b) Clerical Amendment- The table of sections for such part III is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 139C the following new item:
‘Sec. 139D. Proceeds of sale of animals raised and sold as part of educational program’.
(c) Effective Date- The amendments made by this section shall apply to sales in taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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4/19/2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E803)

4/19/2007

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

4/19/2007

Referred to House Homeland Security

4/19/2007

Referred to House Judiciary

5/7/2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.

6/25/2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

7/17/2007

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

7/17/2007

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

7/17/2007

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

8/1/2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

10/16/2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-384, Part I.

10/16/2007

Committee on Judiciary discharged.

10/23/2007

Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

10/23/2007

Considered under suspension of the rules.

10/23/2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1955.

10/23/2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

10/23/2007

Considered as unfinished business.

10/24/2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

10/23/2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6 (Roll no. 993).

Titles:

Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007

To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes.

Committee:

'House Homeland Security'