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Also tagged in: Armed forces, Army, Coins and coinage, Defense policy, Finance, Foundations, Gold, History, Humanities, Military history, Museums, Silver, Social services
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816) At the end of the bill insert the following new subsection: (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today. 4/8/2008--Introduced. United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as numismatic items emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the U.S. Army, and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today. Requires the design for such coins to contain motifs that honor specifically the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, consistent with the traditions and heritage of the U.S. Army, the mission and goals of the National Museum [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Army, Coins and coinage, Defense policy, Foundations, History, Humanities, Infantry, Military history, Museums, New York State, Social services
Latest Action: 10/08/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. 6/10/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the courage, pride, sacrifice, sense of duty, and history of the U.S. Infantry, in commemoration of the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Expresses the sense of Congress that the coins should be struck at the U.S. Mint at West Point, New York, to the greatest extent possible. Restricts coin issuance to calendar year 2012. Requires a $10 surcharge per coin, and payment of all surcharges received to the National Infantry Foundation to establish an endowment to support [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building". 6/4/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextTo designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as the "Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway". 11/9/2007--Introduced. Designates the portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, from post mile 10.4 to post mile 11.1 as the "Juanita Millender-McDonald Highway."
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Army, Coins and coinage, Defense policy, Finance, Foundations, Gold, History, Humanities, Military history, Museums, Silver, Social services
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the colonial period to today. 10/2/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as numismatic items emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the U.S. Army, and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today. Requires the design for such coins to contain motifs [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code talkers. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2007 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of gold medals to Native American code talkers of specified Indian tribes. Defines "code talker" as a Native American who served in the Armed Forces during a foreign conflict and who participated in military communications using a native language. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Indian tribes, to identify code talkers eligible for a gold medal.
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office". 5/6/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office."
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen, Georgia, as the "Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building". 5/20/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen, Georgia, as the "Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the "Dr. Bernard Daly Post Office Building". 5/14/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the "Dr. Bernard Daly Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office". 9/18/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office."
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Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10178-10179) Bill Text
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States.
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178) Bill TextA resolution designating September 2008 as "National Youth Court Month". 9/30/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates September 2008 as National Youth Court Month.
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178) Bill Text
A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it possible for World War II veterans to travel to the Nation's capital to visit the World War II Memorial created in their honor.
Latest Action: 09/28/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill Text
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9606-9607; text as passed Senate: CR S9606-9607) Bill Text
A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs.
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Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. With written report No. 110-490. Additional views filed. Bill Text
An original bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextAn original bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/25/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.
Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Congressional tributes, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Ex-Members of Congress, Fund raising, House of Representatives, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Ohio Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill TextA bill to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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 co Bill Text
To honor the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory and IBM on the Roadrunner supercomputer.
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9186; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215-9216) Bill Text
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
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