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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.

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A 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 [...]

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Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional elections, Congressional terms of office, Constitution, Constitutional amendments, Elections
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill Text
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives.

9/24/2008--Introduced.

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the House of Representatives to be composed of Members chosen every fourth year.

Requires that Members be assembled immediately after the first election and divided as equally as may be into two classes.

States that, so one-half may be chosen every second year, the seats of the House of: (1) the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year; and (2) the second class at the expiration of the fourth year.

Applies this article to the first election of the House occurring after ratification, but no earlier than 2012.


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Also tagged in: California, Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Ex-Members of Congress, Names, Postal facilities
Latest Action: 10/21/2008 - Signed by President.

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To 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."


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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: 09/26/2008 - Received in the Senate.

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To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/25/2008--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.) 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 [...]

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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Members of Congress, Ohio
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)

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A 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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Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Congress, Congressional employees, Defense policy, Employee rights, Families, Gifts, House rules and procedure, Labor
Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Received in the Senate.

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To 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 [...]

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Also tagged in: Congress, Foreign policy
Latest Action: 07/15/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

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Providing 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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Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Congress, Congressional office buildings, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost control, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy consumption, Energy efficiency
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-890.

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To 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 [...]

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Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional districts, Congressional elections, Congressional reorganization, Congressional reporting requirements, Elections, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Legislation, Members of Congress
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1371)

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To establish a commission to make recommendations on the appropriate size of membership of the House of Representatives and the method by which Members are elected.

6/26/2008--Introduced.

Congress 2012 Commission Act - Establishes the Congress 2012 Commission to make proposals to the President and Congress regarding changes in the size of the membership of, and the method of electing Representatives to, the House of Representatives.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Ex-Members of Congress, Florida, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Spinal cord injuries, Veterans
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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A 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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