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Latest Action: 01/03/2009 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congress (or any employee of a Member of Congress authorized by that Member) to lead tours of the United States Capitol complex. 12/11/2008--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.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Members of Congress (or their authorized employees) should not be prohibited, with or without prior notice to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and other specified officers, from taking guests or visitors into the publicly accessible areas of the U.S. Capitol complex during normal business hours. Expresses the sense of Congress that, at the direction of the Capitol Police Board or the fire marshal, the taking of guests or visitors into such areas by Members or their authorized employees should be temporarily [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Bill TextA bill to require full and complete public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress. 9/23/2008--Introduced. Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to include in mandatory annual financial disclosure reports information on the balance of any mortgage secured by a personal residence.
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Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722) Bill TextA resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin. 9/26/2008--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) Ruth Gallop and any other employee of Senator Stabenow's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard Gravlin, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ruth Gallop and any other Senate employee from whom evidence may be required in such case.
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Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866-9867; text as passed Senate: CR S9867; text of measure as introduced: CR S9722) Bill TextA resolution to authorize the production of records. 9/26/2008--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 the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice records requested for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, except where a privilege should be asserted.
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9424) Bill TextA resolution to allow the part time, volunteer practice of medicine in private medical facilities. 9/24/2008--Introduced. Allows a Senator to use the medical facilities of a private entity to provide voluntary medical care to patients, provided that the Senator: (1) is a licensed physician; (2) only practices medicine on a part-time basis outside of regular Senate office hours; (3) believes in good faith that he or she must use such facilities to provide the required level of medical care; (4) does not receive any compensation for providing such care; and (5) does not allow the private facility to use his or her name.
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: 10/14/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextAn original bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/29/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 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: 09/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9219-9220; text as passed Senate: CR S9220; text of measure as introduced: CR S9216) Bill TextA resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al. 9/22/2008--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) Anthony Condia, a former employee of the office of Senator George Voinovich, to testify in the case of Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al., and related proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Anthony Condia in such case.
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 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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