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Latest Action: 10/09/2008 - Presented to President. 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: 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
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. 1/10/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H39) Bill TextElecting Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 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.) Elects certain named Majority Members to specified Committees of the House, including chairmen.
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Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H259-260, H289) Bill TextElecting minority members and the Resident Commissioner to certain committees of the House of Representatives. 1/10/2007--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.) Elects minority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and Labor; (4) Energy and Commerce; (5) Financial Services; (6) Oversight and Government Reform; (7) Homeland Security; (8) Foreign Affairs; (9) the Judiciary; (10) Natural Resources; (11) Science and Technology; (12) Small Business; (13) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (14) Veterans Affairs.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H260) Bill TextElecting Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 1/10/2007--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.) Elects Majority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and to Education and Labor.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H308-309) Bill TextElecting Members and Delegates to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 1/10/2007--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.) Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H489) Bill TextElecting Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 1/12/2007--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.) Elects majority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and to Transportation and Infrastructure.
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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: 09/23/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Bill TextTo designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the State of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/23/2008--Introduced. Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embry Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextAn original bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/25/2008--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 a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.
Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8416) Bill TextA bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/11/2008--Introduced. Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.
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 Text
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.
Latest Action: 07/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7798; text as passed Senate: CR S7798; text of measure as introduced: CR S7791) Bill TextA resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress. 7/30/2008--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.) Makes Minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 110th Congress.
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Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945. Bill TextMaking appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 8/1/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2009 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Homeowners Assistance Fund; (6) chemical demilitarization construction; and (7) the Department of Defense [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6298) Bill TextA concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans. 6/26/2008--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Bill TextRecognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans. 6/26/2008--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.
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Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4045-4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4045-4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032) Bill TextA resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the collection of food donations during the period beginning May 12, 2008, and ending June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. 5/12/2008--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.) Designates June 10, 2008, as National Hunger Awareness Day. Authorizes the collection of food donations between May 12 and June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3461-5362; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3514) Bill TextA resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick. 4/29/2008--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.) Authorizes: (1) Carol Woodcock to testify in the cases of State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carol Woodcock, and any other employee of the Senator from whom evidence may be sought in such cases.
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