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Latest Action: 07/09/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a partnership with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission regarding the use of the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center as a visitor center for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes. 3/8/2007--Introduced. Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Lease Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint partnership with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and, after entering into such a memorandum, lease space in the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center for use as a visitor center for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Allows the Secretary to: (1) plan, design, construct, and install exhibits in the leased space related to the use and management of the resources at the Lakeshore, at a cost under $1.2 million; and (2) utilize park staff from the Lakeshore in the leased space [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/16/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-368. Bill TextA bill to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Partnership as the coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Partnership to develop and submit a management plan for the Area.
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Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at events that provide a venue for the sale, offer for sale, transfer, or exchange of firearms, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for regulation of firearms transfers at special firearms events (events at which 75 or more firearms are offered or exhibited for sale, exchange, or transfer if one or more of the firearms has been shipped or transported in, or otherwise affects, interstate or foreign commerce, excluding an offer or exhibit of firearms: (1) by an individual, from that individual's personal collection, at that individual's private residence, if the individual is not required to be licensed; and (2) at events conducted and attended by permanent or annual dues paying members of private, not-for-profit organizations whose primary purpose is owning and maintaining real property for hunting activities).[...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/11/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextHonoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. 5/10/2007--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.) Honors the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti (opera composer) and recognizes the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded.
Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1542 text as passed Senate: CR S1542 text of measure as introduced: CR S1538) Bill TextA resolution commending the Miss America Organization for its longstanding commitment to quality education and the character of women in the United States. 2/1/2007--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.) Commends the Miss America Organization for its longstanding commitment to quality education and the character of women in this country. Congratulates Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson of Lawton, Oklahoma.
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextCongratulating Miss Lauren Nelson for being crowned Miss America and thanking the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Congratulates Miss Lauren Nelson for being crowned Miss America. Thanks the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities.
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextTo direct the Architect of the Capitol to establish and display within the Capitol Visitor Center a suitable exhibit which depicts the Congressional careers, accomplishments, and contributions of the 22 African-American Members of Congress who served during the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras, and a suitable exhibit which acknowledges the use of slave labor in the construction of the Capitol. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to establish and display in a prominent location within the Capitol Visitor Center suitable exhibits which: (1) depict the congressional careers, accomplishments, and contributions of the 22 African-American Members of Congress who served during the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras, including the two African-American Senators, beginning with Congressman Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina (1870-1879) and ending with Congressman George H. White of North Carolina (1897-1901); and (2) acknowledge the use of [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 110-229. Bill TextA bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Amends the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to detain for examination, testing, or the taking of evidence: (1) any horse at any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction that is sore or which the Secretary has probable cause to believe is sore; and (2) any horse [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Bill TextTo amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. 1/17/2007--Introduced. Amends the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to detain for examination, testing, or the taking of evidence: (1) any horse at any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction which is sore or which the Secretary has probable cause to believe is sore; and (2) any horse or other equine which the Secretary has probable cause to believe is being shipped, transported, moved, delivered, received, possessed, purchased, sold, or donated in violation of such prohibition.
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Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-170. Bill TextA bill to establish the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area in Colorado, which shall consist of the Counties of Alamosa, Conejos, and Costilla and the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, the Baca National Wildlife Refuge, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and other areas identified on a specified map for the Heritage Area. Requires the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Board to prepare and submit a management plan for the Heritage Area. Authorizes appropriations.
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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068) Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum. 2/14/2008--Introduced. America's National World War II Museum Expansion Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497) Bill TextA bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows. 1/30/2008--Introduced. Gun Show Background Check Act of 2008 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to require registration of gun show promoters and to set forth the responsibilities of promoters, licensees, and other transferors.Provides that if any part of a firearm transaction takes place at a gun show, each licensed importer, manufacturer, and dealer who transfers one or more firearms to a person who is not licensed shall, within ten days after the transfer, submit a report of the transfer to the Attorney General. Sets forth penalties for violations.Grants the Attorney General authority to enter the place of business of any gun show promoter and any place where a gun show is held, during business hours and without a showing of reasonable cause or a warrant, for purposes of examining records and the inventory of licensees conducting business to determine compliance with this Act.Increases [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/07/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611. Bill TextTo establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes. 3/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 3, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008 - Title I: Administration and Management of Capitol Visitor Center - (Sec. 102) Grants authority to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration (supervising Committees) to exercise policy review and oversight over the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). (Sec. 103) Declares that certain "unassigned" expansion space for the Senate and the House of Representatives shall [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/16/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-368. Bill TextA bill to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Partnership as the coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Partnership to develop and submit a management plan for the Area.
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Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Referred to House Energy and Commerce Bill TextTo direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Environmental Justice Access and Implementation Act of 2007 - Requires specified federal agencies to establish an Office of Environmental Justice pursuant to Executive Order 12898 (concerning federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations).Defines "environmental justice" as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, educational level, or income in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. Requires the inclusion of minority and low-income populations with health vulnerabilities and exposure to certain environmental conditions in criteria for defining an environmental justice community. Requires federal agencies to integrate the environmental justice strategy developed under Executive [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 12/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill TextTo establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 12/12/2007--Introduced. Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Partnership as the coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Partnership to develop and submit a management plan for the Area. Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance as the coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Alliance to develop and submit a management plan for the Area.
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Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill TextA bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content. 12/5/2007--Introduced. Loyalty to Our Legacy Act of 2007 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on a permanent basis. Prohibits the AOC, in preparing and producing any exhibit or other material relating to the CVC, from removing or refusing to include any language, symbol, writing, document, or record on the grounds that [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13451-13452) Bill TextA bill to fight crime. 10/25/2007--Introduced. Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, and other federal laws to establish and reauthorize programs to prevent and control crime. Reauthorizes and expands the program for community-oriented policing services (COPS program). Authorizes the hiring of an additional 1,000 agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in FY2008-FY2012. Authorizes the hiring of additional Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents.Establishes a National Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice to study the role of law enforcement after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 for: (1) early Head [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Bill TextTo provide for educational partnerships between science museums and National Laboratories. 10/24/2007--Introduced. Science Museum and National Laboratory Partnership Demonstration Act - Authorizes the award of up to five grants only to partnerships that include science museums, or consortia thereof serving at least 1,000,000 visitors annually and with an existing partnership with one or more national laboratories, for the purposes of : (1) increasing public understanding of scientific work occurring at the national laboratories; (2) developing exhibits and informal education programs featuring advances in the physical sciences; and (3) increasing public understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Disallows such science museums or consortia from receiving more than 60% of a grant award for any fiscal year, with the remaining funds allocated to National Laboratory partners.
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Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextTo direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Loyalty to Our Legacy Act of 2007 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on a permanent basis. Prohibits the AOC, in preparing and producing any exhibit or other material relating to the CVC, from removing or refusing to include any language, symbol, writing, document, or record on the grounds that they [...] show full description
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