Top Law and Government Legislation regarding 'Ex-presidents' in Federal Government

Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building".

5/20/2008--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 06/05/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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To designate the Federal building located at 4600 Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland, as the "Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building".

6/4/2008--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 the federal building located at 4600 Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland, as the "Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building."

Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Received in the House.

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A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse".

6/24/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 4, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse."

Latest Action: 06/10/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents, and for other purposes.

6/9/2008--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.)

Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and their children under 16 years of age for up to six months after a former Vice President leaves office. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide temporary protection to former Vice Presidents and their family members at any time thereafter if warranted.

Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Signed by President.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 North Frontage Road West in Vail, Colorado, as the "Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Post Office Building".

3/7/2007--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1300 North Frontage Road West in Vail, Colorado, as the "Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H40)

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Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, thirty-eighth President of the United States of America.

1/4/2007--Passed House 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.)

Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States of America.

Tenders the deep sympathy of the House to the members of the former President's family in their bereavement.

Latest Action: 01/09/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.

1/8/2007--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.)

Honors President Gerald Rudolph Ford and expresses appreciation for his service.

Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653-1654 text: CR S1653-1654 text of measure as introduced: CR S1652)

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A resolution designating February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day".

2/6/2007--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 February 6, 2007, as Ronald Reagan Day.

Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, Gerald Rudolph Ford.

5/23/2007--Passed Senate 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.)

Authorizes the printing of a commemorative document in memory of Gerald Rudolph Ford, former President of the United States, as a House document.

Authorizes the printing of additional copies of such documents for use by the House and the Senate.

Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.

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To designate the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States".

1/4/2007--Introduced.

Designates the U.S. exclusive economic zone (as established by Presidential Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated March 10, 1983) as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States".

Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building".

5/20/2008--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4554-4555; text as passed Senate: CR S4555; text of measure as introduced: CR S4495)

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A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.

Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.

5/20/2008--Passed Senate 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.)

Declares that Congress reaffirms its support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Recognizes the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and honors Lyndon B. Johnson for his work as a civil rights enforcer.

Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.

5/16/2008--Introduced.

Declares that Congress: (1) honors Lyndon B. Johnson for passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965; (2) extols his contributions to the United States and his commitment to eliminating poverty in the War on Poverty through the Economic Opportunity Act; and (3) commends him for establishing the Medicare Act of 1965.

Recognizes the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President and designer of the Great Society.

Latest Action: 06/10/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents, and for other purposes.

6/9/2008--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.)

Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents, their spouses, and their children under 16 years of age for up to six months after a former Vice President leaves office. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide temporary protection to former Vice Presidents and their family members at any time thereafter if warranted.

Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Received in the House.

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A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse".

6/24/2008--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 4, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse."

Latest Action: 06/05/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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To designate the Federal building located at 4600 Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland, as the "Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building".

6/4/2008--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 the federal building located at 4600 Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland, as the "Thomas Jefferson Census Bureau Headquarters Building."

Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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A bill to revise the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

1/22/2008--Introduced.

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act - Adjusts the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in the state of New York to include approximately 261 acres of land identified as the "PROPOSED PARK BOUNDARY" as depicted on the "Boundary Map, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site," dated January 2005.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands and interests from a willing seller.

Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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To suspend the running of statutes of limitation for criminal prosecutions of individuals holding the offices of President and Vice President while they hold those offices.

11/14/2007--Introduced.

Executive Branch Prosecutions Act of 2007 - Excludes from any period of limitation for the bringing of a criminal action against an individual holding the office of President or Vice President the time during which such individual held either office.

Latest Action: 09/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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To establish the James Madison Memorial Commission to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a James Madison memorial in Washington, DC, and for other purposes.

9/24/2007--Introduced.

James Madison Memorial Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the James Madison Memorial Commission to plan for the design and construction of a memorial in Washington, D.C., as a tribute to the many accomplishments of James Madison, who was the fourth President of the United States.