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Also tagged in: Abortion, Administrative procedure, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Department of Health and Human Services, Drug approvals, Drugs, Executive departments, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Government information, Government publicity, Labeling, Law, Medical care, Medicine
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextTo provide that the approved application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the drug commonly known as RU-486 is deemed to have been withdrawn, to provide for the review by the Comptroller General of the United States of the process by which the Food and Drug Administration approved such drug, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. RU-486 Suspension and Review Act of 2007 - Deems the approved application for the drug mifepristone (marketed as Mifeprex, commonly known as RU-486, and used for the chemically induced termination of intrauterine pregnancy) to have been withdrawn. Deems the drug misoprostol to be misbranded under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) if it bears labeling providing that the drug may be used for the medical termination of intrauterine pregnancy. Directs the Comptroller General to review and report on the process by which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone. Provides for the [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Budgets, Citizenship, Congress, Department of Homeland Security, Executive departments, Immigrants, Immigration, Law, Naturalization, Visas
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextDisapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule. 7/30/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the Congress on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the immigration and naturalization benefit application and petition fee schedule, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Congress, Cost control, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Finance, Health policy, Intergovernmental fiscal relations, Law, Medicaid, Medical care, Medical fees, State and local government, Welfare
Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program. 9/11/2007--Introduced. Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextDisapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requiring that aliens lawfully admitted for permanent U.S. residence, and issued a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) between 1979 and 1989, apply for a new card during a 120-day filing period. Provides that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Animals, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Cattle, Congress, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Food, Import restrictions, Law, Meat, Medical care, Medicine, Trade
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2060) Bill TextTo disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Animals, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Cattle, Congress, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Food, Import restrictions, Law, Meat, Medical care, Medicine, Trade
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Bill TextA joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aged, Blood, Cancer, Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Health policy, Law, Medical care, Medicare, Medicine
Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201) Bill TextA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. 10/22/2007--Introduced. Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aged, Blood, Cancer, Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Health policy, Law, Medical care, Medicare, Medicine
Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Foreign policy, Income tax, International affairs, Latin America, Mexico, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, Social security, Social security taxes, Tax treaties, Taxation
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. Bill TextExpressing disapproval by the House of Representatives of the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico, establishing totalization arrangements between the Social Security Systems of the two countries, which was signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004.
Also tagged in: Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Foreign policy, Income tax, International affairs, Latin America, Mexico, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, Social security, Social security taxes, Tax treaties, Taxation
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. Bill TextExpressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the Social Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico, establishing totalization arrangements between the Social Security Systems of the two countries, which was signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004.
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Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Case management, Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Health policy, Law, Medicaid, Medical care, Medicine, Welfare
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163) Bill TextA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid program. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional state plan case management services under the Medicaid program. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Communications, Congress, Economic concentration, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Independent regulatory commissions, Law, Newspapers, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry, Television stations
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextDisapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Case management, Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Health policy, Law, Medicaid, Medical care, Medicine, Welfare
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid Program. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional state plan case management services under the Medicaid program. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Appropriations, Budgets, Civil rights, Communications, Congress, English language, Executive departments, Executive orders, Federal aid programs, Government information, Government publicity, Language and languages, Presidents, Public assistance programs, Welfare
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604. Bill TextA bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. 3/5/2008--Introduced. Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void. Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Communications, Congress, Economic concentration, Executive departments, Federal Communications Commission, Independent regulatory commissions, Law, Newspapers, Radio stations, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry, Television stations
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 5/15/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Also tagged in: Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Foreign policy, Free trade, International affairs, Latin America, Peru, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Trade, Trade agreements
Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo direct the President to withdraw from the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. 11/8/2007--Introduced. Fair Trade for All Act of 2007 - Directs the President to withdraw the United States from the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement entered into on April 12, 2006, with the government of Peru.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aged, Blood, Cancer, Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Health policy, Law, Medical care, Medicare, Medicine
Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201) Bill TextA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. 10/22/2007--Introduced. Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect.
Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. Bill TextTo suspend the effectiveness of certain regulations relating to the penny, and the authority to prescribe such regulations, and for other purposes. 10/22/2007--Introduced. Coinage Efficiency Act of 2007 - Declares that specified authority of the Director of the U.S. Mint shall cease to apply, and shall have no force or effect, with respect to one-cent coins. Denies the Secretary of the Treasury authority to prescribe any regulations that would limit or prohibit the export, melting, or treatment of the one-cent coin until such time as the Secretary first issues a one-cent coin with a different metallic content than the one-cent coins issued as of the date of enactment of this Act.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Boundaries, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, District of Columbia, Executive departments, Government information, Government paperwork, Historic sites, History, Independent regulatory commissions, Legislation, Monuments and memorials, National Capital Planning Commission, National parks, Natural resources, Public lands, Tourism
Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill TextTo amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Mall Designation and Revitalization Act - Authorizes the National Capital Planning Commission (the Commission) to modify the boundaries of Areas I and II of the National Mall in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States. Prohibits such a decision from being subject to review.[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Animals, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Cattle, Congress, Department of Agriculture, Executive departments, Food, Import restrictions, Law, Meat, Medical care, Medicine, Trade
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2060) Bill TextTo disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. 10/3/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect.
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