Mario Diaz-Balart

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H.R. 1616:Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2009
111th Congress, 2009-2010
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV.

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 HR 5252 Amendment 987

Vote number 2006-239 establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet)
on Jun 8, 2006 regarding bill HR 5252 Amendment 987 Communications, Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act
Results: Amendment rejected: 152-269
An amendment, sponsored by Rep Markey (D, MA) which establishes "network neutrality" by requiring that broadband network service providers have the following duties:
not to block or interfere with the ability of any person to use a broadband connection to access the Internet;
to operate its broadband network in a nondiscriminatory manner so that any person can offer or provide content and services over the broadband network with equivalent or better capability than the provider extends to itself or affiliated parties, and without the imposition of a charge for such nondiscriminatory network operation;
if the provider prioritizes or offers enhanced quality of service to data of a particular type, to prioritize or offer enhanced quality of service to all data of that type without imposing a surcharge or other consideration for such prioritization or enhanced quality of service.
Mario Diaz-Balart NO Florida Republican

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HR6304

Vote number 2008-437 retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance
on Jun 20, 2008 regarding bill HR6304 FISA Amendments Act
Results: Bill passed, 293-129
Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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H R 6061

Vote number 2006-446 building a fence along the Mexican border
on Sep 14, 2006 regarding bill H R 6061 Secure Fence Act
Results: Bill passed 283-138
Within 18 months, achieves operational control over U.S. land and maritime borders, including:
systematic border surveillance through more effective use of personnel and technology; and
physical infrastructure enhancements to prevent unlawful border entry
Mario Diaz-Balart NO Florida Republican

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H.R.3773

Vote number 08-HR3773 requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad
on Mar 14, 2008 regarding bill H.R.3773 RESTORE Act
Results: Bill passed, 213-197
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY: Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007 or RESTORE Act: Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to provide that a court order is not required for electronic surveillance directed at the acquisition of communication between non-US citizens outside the US, whether or not the communication passes through the US or the surveillance device is located within the US; and provides procedures when one party is located inside the US or is a US citizen.

Mario Diaz-Balart NO Florida Republican

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HR 4 ("First 100 hours")

Vote number 2007-023 requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D
on Jan 12, 2007 regarding bill HR 4 ("First 100 hours") Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act
Results: Bill passed, 255-170
Would require negotiating with pharmaceutical manufacturers the prices that may be charged to prescription drug plan sponsors for covered Medicare part D drugs.

Mario Diaz-Balart NO Florida Republican

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H.R.1424

Vote number 08-HR1424 giving mental health full equity with physical health
on Mar 5, 2008 regarding bill H.R.1424 Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act
Results: Bill passed, 268-148
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008: Requires group health plans to apply the same treatment limits on mental health or substance-related disorder benefits as they do for medical and surgical benefits (parity requirement).
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008: Prohibits a group health plan from adjusting premium or contribution amounts for a group on the basis of genetic information.
Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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H R 4844

Vote number 2006-459 requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections
on Sep 20, 2006 regarding bill H R 4844 Federal Election Integrity Act
Results: Bill passed, 228-196
Requires that to vote in federal elections, an individual present a government-issued, current, and valid photo identification. After 2010, that ID must require providing proof of US citizenship as a condition for issuance. An individual who does not present such an ID is permitted to cast a provisional ballot, and then present the required ID within 48 hours. Exempts from this requirement the absentee ballot of any eligible overseas military voter on active duty overseas.

Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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HR 3893

Vote number 2005-519 authorizing construction of new oil refineries
on Oct 7, 2005 regarding bill HR 3893 Gasoline for Americas Security Act
Results: Bill Passed: 212 - 210
To expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes including:
Authorizing the President to designate sites on Federal land for construction of new oil refineries, including at least three on closed military bases
Allowing the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts with non-Federal entities to construct or restore new refineries that use crude oil or coal to produce gasoline or other fuel
Establishing a program to encourage carpools by giving grants to states and to evaluate the use of the Internet to link riders with carpools, assist employers establish carpool programs, and market existing programs
Authorizing any facility to use biomass debris as fuel if it meets certain standards, such as resulting from a major disaster
$2.5 million to create an education campaign about gasoline conservation
Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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HJRes.4

Vote number 2003-234 constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration
on Jun 3, 2003 regarding bill HJRes.4 Resolution sponsored by Thomas, R-CA
Results: Resolution passed 300-125
Desecration of Flag resolution: Vote to pass the joint resolution to put forward a Constitutional amendment to state that Congress shall have the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Note: A two-thirds majority vote of those present and voting (284 in this case) is required to pass a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution.

Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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HR 534

Vote number 2003-39 forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research
on Feb 27, 2003 regarding bill HR 534 Human Cloning Prohibition Act
Results: Bill passed 241-155: R 198-16; D 42-139
Vote to pass a bill that would forbid human cloning and punish violators with up to 10 years in prison and fines of at least $1 million. The bill would ban human cloning, and any attempts at human cloning, for both reproductive purposes and medical research. Also forbidden is the importing of cloned embryos or products made from them.
Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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S.3

Vote number 2003-530 banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life
on Oct 2, 2003 regarding bill S.3 Bill sponsored by Santorum, R-PA
Results: Conference Report adopted 281-142
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003: Vote to pass a bill banning a medical procedure, which is commonly known as "partial-birth" abortion. The procedure would be allowed only in cases in which a women's life is in danger, not for cases where a women's health is in danger. Those who performed this procedure, would face fines and up to two years in prison, the women to whom this procedure is performed on are not held criminally liable.
Mario Diaz-Balart YES Florida Republican

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HR 810

Vote number 2005-204 allowing human embryonic stem cell research
on May 24, 2005 regarding bill HR 810 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Results: Bill Passed: 238 -194
To provide for human embryonic stem cell research. A YES vote would:
Call for stem cells to be taken from human embryos that were donated from in vitro fertilization clinics
Require that before the embryos are donated, that it be established that they were created for fertility treatment and in excess of clinical need and otherwise would be discarded
Stipulate that those donating the embryos give written consent and do not receive any compensation for the donation.
Mario Diaz-Balart NO Florida Republican

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From Diaz-Balart's Website:

Health care needs to be more affordable and more accessible. We have the best quality health care in the world, but too often it is too expensive for hard-working Americans to afford. Although so-called universal health care would be disastrous for this country by creating longer wait lines, more bureaucratic hurdles and worsen quality of care, we clearly need to reform the current health care system so that it works better for families when they need it. Less talk, more action.
 

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From Diaz-Balart's Website:

Health care needs to be more affordable and more accessible. We have the best quality health care in the world, but too often it is too expensive for hard-working Americans to afford. Although so-called universal health care would be disastrous for this country by creating longer wait lines, more bureaucratic hurdles and worsen quality of care, we clearly need to reform the current health care system so that it works better for families when they need it. Less talk, more action.