H.R.1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. view all titles (20)

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  • Short: Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans. as introduced.
  • Official: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes. as amended by house.
  • Short: Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 as passed house.
  • Short: Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 as passed house.
  • Official: To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes. as amended by house.
  • Short: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Short: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Short: Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Short: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Short: Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Official: A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. as amended by senate.
  • Short: A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. as passed senate.
  • Short: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Short: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Short: Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Short: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Short: Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Popular: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 as introduced.

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12/27/08
WETZSTEIN: Glimmers of good in the news of '08

In October, President Bush signed HR 1424 to restore confidence in sagging credit markets. Tucked inside was a mental health insurance parity provision, ...

Source: Washington Times, DC
12/14/08
AIG Defies US Taxpayers by Promoting Sharia in America

... Securities Exchange Commission, and Department of Treasury carry out their fiduciary responsibilities under HR 1424 to act as the Financial Stability ...

Source: Global Politician, NY
12/10/08
Despite Tough Economy, Southwest Windpower Posts Record Sales and ...

In October, as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, HR 1424, a federal-level tax credit for qualified small wind turbines was approved, ...

Source: MarketWatch
12/06/08
A request and retraction for a personal bailout

Richard Burr had voted for the bailout bill, HR 1424, on Oct. 1. I would like to formally request an individual bailout. I am in debt in excess of $14000. ...

Source: FayObserver.com, NC
12/05/08
Exclusive: AIG Defies US Taxpayers by Promoting Sharia in America

... Securities Exchange Commission, and Department of Treasury carry out their fiduciary responsibilities under HR 1424 to act as the Financial Stability ...

Source: Family Security Matters, NJ
12/03/08
Mental Health Parity Law Likely To Force Small Businesses To Make ...

In October, President Bush signed into law a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street firms that included mental health parity legislation (HR 1424). ...

Source: Medical News Today (press release), UK
12/02/08
Mental Health Parity Law Likely To Force Small Businesses To Make ...

In October, President Bush signed into law a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street firms that included mental health parity legislation (HR 1424). ...

Source: Kaiser network.org, DC
11/25/08
Belleville doctor drops lawsuit over bailout bill

... filed the request for a restraining order in October, arguing Congress and Bush exceeded their constitutional authority when passing HR 1424, ...

Source: St. Clair Record, IL
11/19/08
Federal government endorses small wind turbines with tax credit

On Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, HR 1424 was passed which included a new federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) ...

Source: Read It Here, AZ
11/18/08
WALLSTREET BAILOUT: WHERE'S THE MONEY GOING?

The Senate then took HR 1424 - a bill passed by the House of Representatives in March 2008 then sent over to the Senate - amended it with the bailout ...

Source: NewsWithViews.com, OR
11/17/08
Pandering by ND Democratic delegation was not courageous

D., nay vote on the so-called “bailout bill” – HR 1424 – as it was approved in the House. I applaud Barnes for his attempt to glean something positive from ...

Source: In-Forum, ND
11/15/08
Washington Mutual Investors Have Initiated Actions for the ...

There is language in HR 1424 that Wells Fargo cited to purchase Wachovia bank instead of Wachovia being sold to Citi. I have included it below the letter ...

Source: Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria
11/14/08
United States: Impact Of The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act ...

... 2008, following a week of intense negotiations, the House of Representatives gathered enough votes to finally approve landmark legislation, HR 1424, ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK
11/12/08
America Must Not Own a Sharia-Based Financial Business

... to buy this $40 billion of AIG stock was made based on the bailout authorized under the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" (HR 1424). ...

Source: Family Security Matters, NJ
11/10/08
Why very liberal members of Congress voted yes to spend $700B

Thank you for contacting me to express your views regarding HR 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. I understand your concerns, ...

Source: The Young Turks, CA
11/09/08
Many types of heating, cooling systems available

The financial bailout bill (HR 1424) passed last month included the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, section 105. This act provides a 30% tax ...

Source: Detroit Free Press, United States
11/07/08
Parity Victory Was Long, Winding Road

The parity measure, passed by Congress as part of the massive financial industry rescue package (HR 1424), requires health plans that offer mental health ...

Source: Psychiatric News, CA
11/05/08
Mental health law to take effect 2010

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act of 2008, included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424), will go into effect Jan. ...

Source: Daily Vidette, IL
11/05/08
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSES SMALL WIND TURBINES WITH TAX CREDIT

On Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, HR 1424 was passed which included a new federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) ...

Source: World-Wire (press release)
11/05/08
The Economic Stabilization Act: Contracting Opportunities For ...

On Oct. 3, 2008, Congress passed HR 1424, the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" ("the Act"). This legislation is designed to stabilize the ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK
11/03/08
Bailout Includes Tax Incentives for Energy

The revised bailout bill, HR 1424, officially known as the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008," did pass and includes several items of interest ...

Source: BusinessWeek
11/03/08
Our Time Is NOW!

Finally, we have the nasty piece of Bush/Paulson legislation, HR 1424, known “endearingly” and the Bailout Legislation, but formally entitled the Emergency ...

Source: Bay Area Indymedia, CA
11/03/08
Bailout Includes Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency Buildings

The revised bailout bill, HR 1424, officially known as the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008," did pass and includes several items of interest ...

Source: BusinessWeek
11/03/08
Our Time Is NOW!

Finally, we have the nasty piece of Bush/Paulson legislation, HR 1424, known “endearingly” and the Bailout Legislation, but formally entitled the Emergency ...

Source: Arkansas Indymedia, Arkansas
11/03/08
Setting my record straight

The primary reason cited for endorsing my opponent was my vote for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (HR 1424), but the description of this ...

Source: Inside Tucson Business, AZ
10/29/08
Federal Government Endorses Small Wind Turbines with Tax Credit

On Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, HR 1424 was passed which included a new federal-level investment tax credit (ITC) ...

Source: MarketWatch
10/28/08
Mental-health Parity's Poison Pill

... place: "The Senate will offer the bailout and tax-extenders language as a substitute amendment to a House-passed mental health parity bill (HR 1424). ...

Source: The New American
10/28/08
OPM helps Treasury with hiring flexibilities

The 2008 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (HR 1424) gave the Treasury secretary direct-hire authority, which allows Secretary Henry Paulson to fill ...

Source: GovExec.com, DC
10/28/08
Reduce Home Energy Costs and Taxes

The tax credits were enacted as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424), which the president signed on October 3, 2008. ...

Source: Kansas City infoZine, MO
10/27/08
Pre-election review: Connecticut's top votes in Congress 2008

A yes vote was to pass HR 1424. 1. $170 Billion Stimulus: Voting 81-16, senators on Feb. 7 joined the House (above) in backing $170 billion in tax rebates, ...

Source: Journal Inquirer, CT

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