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Latest Action: 09/14/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. 9/14/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Title I: Closing the Revolving Door - (Sec. 101) Amends the federal criminal code to extend from one to two years the ban on lobbying contacts by former: (1) very senior executive personnel with any Member, officer, or employee of the entity in which such person served before his or her tenure terminated; and (2) Senators with any Member, officer or employee of either chamber, or employee of any other legislative office.Continues the one-year ban on lobbying contacts by former: (1) Members of the House of Representatives with any Member, officer, or employee of either chamber, or employee of any other legislative office; (2) [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill TextTo amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to reform the ethics process, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Accountability and Transparency in Ethics Act - Establishes an independent Investigations Commission within the legislative branch. Requires annual ethics training for Members and employees of the House of Representatives and for registered lobbyists. Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House to require advance authorization by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of any privately-funded trip by any Member, officer, or employee of the House. Amends such Rule and Rule XXXV (Gifts) of the Standing Rules of the Senate with respect to: (1) the market value of a flight on an airplane not licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate for compensation or hire; (2) a ban on gifts worth less than $50; and (3) disbursements for a national party convention [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6) Bill TextTo inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. 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.) Informs the Senate that Nancy Pelosi has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6) Bill TextAuthorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. 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.) Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that Nancy Pelosi has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10) Bill TextFixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 1/4/2007--Passed House 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.) Sets the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the 110th Congress, until Monday, May 14, 2007, at: (1) 2 p.m. on Mondays; (2) 12 noon on Tuesdays; and (3) 10 a.m. on all other days of the week. Sets the daily hour of meeting from Monday, May 14, 2007, until the end of the first session at: (1) 12 noon on Mondays; (2) 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and (3) 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.
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Latest Action: 01/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill TextAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a minority bill of rights to require the House to be administered in a bipartisan manner and to require regular order in the legislative process. 1/9/2007--Introduced. Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to add Rule XXIX (Bipartisan Administration of the House) to require: (1) the elected leadership of the majority and minority parties to engage in regular consultations with each other to discuss House scheduling, administration, and operations; and (2) the chair and ranking minority member of each committee and their staffs to have regular meetings with each other. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require that allocation of amounts provided to a committee under a primary or supplemental expense resolution or during an interim funding period be paid at the ranking minority member's direction. Adds Rule XXX (Regular Order for Legislation) to require legislation to come to [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88) Bill TextAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon. 1/12/2007--Introduced. Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a new Rule XXIX to prohibit any vote by the House on any bill, joint resolution, conference report, or amendment unless: (1) the text of the measure has been available to all Members and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for at least 10 days; and (2) any amendment that makes substantive changes has been made available for at least 72 hours. Makes exceptions for: (1) legislation containing classified information if Members have at least seven days to study the contents; and (2) congressional declarations of war or authorization of military force to respond to attacks on the United States. Deems any Member who votes for a measure in violation of such Rule to have violated House ethics rules and to be subject to censure.[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H948) Bill TextAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify and make corrections to the House ban on air travel. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to revise the new prohibition against the use by a Member, Delegate or Resident Commissioner of personal funds, official funds, or campaign funds for a flight on a nongovernmental plane that is not licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate for compensation or hire. Changes the prohibition to one against the use of such funds for a flight on a nongovernmental plane that is owned or operated by a registered lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal (or from a private entity retaining or employing such individuals), except for flights: (1) on regularly scheduled air carriers; (2) at the public rate on chartered aircraft where seats are generally available to the public; and (3) on aircraft used in support of official duties [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H902-903) Bill TextRaising a question of the privileges of the House. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Disapproves certain actions taken by the Majority on the Committee on Rules (refusal to produce for the Ranking Member a copy of a letter from another Minority Member requesting withdrawal of an amendment he had submitted for the Committee's consideration regarding H.Res. 78). Directs the Chairwoman of the Committee to undertake practices to prevent future occurrences.
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Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Ex-Members of Congress, Fund raising, 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
Latest Action: 10/21/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building". 10/21/2008--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 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building."
Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Ex-Members of Congress, Fund raising, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Ohio Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill TextTo establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/18/2008--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
Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8326; text as passed Senate: CR S8326; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279-8280) Bill TextA resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Member of the House of Representatives for the 11th Congressional District of Ohio. 9/10/2008--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.) Declares that the Senate mourns the loss of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Expresses its condolences to her family and friends and to the people of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio. Honors her life as a highly esteemed and accomplished Member of Congress, dedicated community leader, and tireless advocate for those in need.
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Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill TextTo provide for the replacement of lost income for employees of the House of Representatives who are members of a reserve component of the armed forces who are on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, and for other purposes. 9/11/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act - Requires the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives to pay an eligible House employee, who is also a member of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces, for each active duty month the amount by which the employee's regular compensation from the House would have exceeded (if at all) the total monthly military compensation paid to the employee for the active duty month by the Secretary of Defense. Limits employee eligibility for such adjusted [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextProviding for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3890, with amendments. 7/15/2008--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.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3890 (Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007) with amendments.
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Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-890. Bill TextTo authorize the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to carry out a series of demonstration projects to promote the use of innovative technologies in reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency and cost savings in the House of Representatives. 9/25/2008--Reported to House 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.)Authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives to carry out a series of demonstration projects to promote the use of innovative technologies in reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency and cost savings in the House of Representatives.Authorizes the CAO to enter into contracts with entities that have developed new methods of using energy more efficiently, generating electric power in a more sustainable [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Bill TextA bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center". 6/19/2008--Introduced. Designates the James A. Haley Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center's spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center."
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Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building". 6/10/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building."
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Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that the motion to suspend the rules be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. (consideration: CR H8025) Bill TextDirecting the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer by electronic funds transfer with the option of receiving receipts of pay and withholdings electronically. 9/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 8, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives to take necessary steps to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the CAO, by electronic funds transfer, with the option of: (1) receiving electronic receipt of such pay and its accompanying withholdings; (2) viewing electronically the individual's employee statement required under the Internal Revenue Code; and (3) revising electronically the individual's number of deductions and withholdings [...] show full description
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