| Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign policy, Fraud, Government contractors, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Law, Limitation of actions, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 04/18/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3174-3175)
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A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspending the statute of limitations during times when Congress has authorized the use of military force.
| | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - S.AMDT.4380 Amendment SA 4380 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 79.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, American investments, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Business, Civil liberties, Clinics, Collection of accounts, Conferences, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
Bill TextTo require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and contractor security forces from Iraq and to prohibit the establishment of any enduring or permanent United States military bases in Iraq, and for other purposes. 2/27/2008--Introduced. Fully-Funded United States Military Redeployment and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act of 2008 - States that it is the policy of the United States to: (1) commence the safe and orderly redeployment of U.S. troops and military contractors from Iraq; (2) pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy; (3) help preserve the territorial integrity of Iraq and establish a democratic central government there; (4) account for missing U.S. personnel and citizens in Iraq; and (5) turn over all internal security activities and military operations in Iraq to its elected government within one year after the enactment of this Act. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Budgets, Claims, Congress, Congressional committees (Senate), Congressional investigations, Congressional oversight, Congressional reorganization, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Fraud Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S501)
Bill TextA resolution establishing a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. 1/30/2008--Introduced. Establishes the Special Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting to investigate the awarding and performance of contracts to conduct military, security, and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to support the prosecution of the war on terrorism. Requires investigation, in particular, of allegations of wasteful and fraudulent practices, including allegations regarding any contract or spending entered into, supervised by, or otherwise involving the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), regardless of whether or not such contract or spending involved U.S. appropriated funds. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that any claim of fraud, waste, or abuse under the False Claims Act that involves any contract or spending [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Air force, Air piracy, Airports, Alaska, Alien labor, Alien property, Ammunition, Anniversaries, Annuities, Appellate procedure, Armed forces Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextTo provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 1/28/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 16, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Executive departments, Finance, Government contractors, Housing, Law Latest Action: 12/17/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextA bill to provide for improved oversight of and accountability for military housing privatization initiative projects. 12/17/2007--Introduced. Military Housing Privatization Initiatives Projects Oversight and Accountability Act of 2007 - Requires each military housing privatization initiative project to be carried out under a guaranteed maximum price contract (to be reviewed by an independent third party) and accompanied by a performance schedule. Requires each Secretary concerned to prescribe regulations for effective oversight and management of projects under the Secretary's jurisdiction.Establishes requirements for: (1) combining projects in the event of termination of a lease or foreclosure on a project; (2) funding reserves; (3) sequestration and release of funds to be paid under a contract; (4) community meetings to convey project information; (5) certification of construction experience; (6) bonding levels; and (7) communication, review, and the effect of unsatisfactory [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to phase out the use of private military contractors. 11/16/2007--Introduced. Stop Outsourcing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that only government personnel provide security services at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in Iraq. Requires the President to report to Congress on the status of planning for the use of Government and military personnel instead of private contractors for mission critical or emergency essential functions by January 1, 2009, in all conflict zones where Congress has authorized the use of force. Authorizes Congress access to contracts and task orders in excess of $5 million entered into by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending on the last day of the month during which this Act is enacted for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13867)
Bill TextTo phase out the use of private military contractors. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Stop Outsourcing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that only government personnel provide security services at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in Iraq. Requires the President to report to Congress on the status of planning for the use of Government and military personnel instead of private contractors for mission critical or emergency essential functions by January 1, 2009, in all conflict zones where Congress has authorized the use of force. Authorizes Congress access to contracts and task orders in excess of $5 million entered into by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending on the last day of the month during which this Act is enacted for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Requires [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Air force, Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, American Samoa, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Brain, Budgets Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
Bill TextMaking appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 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) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Consumer education, Consumers, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Fines (Penalties), Identification devices, Infrared technology, Iraq compilation, Labeling, Military and naval supplies, Military technology, Public contracts, Surplus government property, Technology Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the disposal by the Department of Defense of surplus military items designated as Identification Friend or Foe items, to amend title 18, United States Code, to make it a misdemeanor to possess or traffic in Identification Friend or Foe items, and for other purposes. 11/6/2007--Introduced. Prohibits the sale or donation of Department of Defense designated as Identification Friend or Foe equipment or accessories, with specified exceptions. Subjects to civil or criminal penalties, or both, persons who manufacture, sell, or possess such items without authorization. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aeronautics, Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Commercial aviation, Defense economics, Department of Defense, Education, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Government contractors, Graduate education, Higher education, Law Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13629)
Bill TextA bill to enhance United States competitiveness in aeronautics, and for other purposes. 10/31/2007--Introduced. Aeronautics Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2011 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for Science, Aeronautics, and Exploration for aeronautics research.Establishes an advisory committee on priorities in aeronautics research.Requires the NASA Administrator to develop particular aeronautics technologies, including for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, to a demonstration ready level.Sets the maximum number of NASA aeronautics scholarships at no more than seven at any one time. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a program to provide fellowships for graduate students in research in aviation or aeronautics.Requires the Secretary of the Department of Defense (DOD) to prescribe regulations governing DOD's payment of contractors' [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Consumer education, Consumers, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Fines (Penalties), Identification devices, Infrared technology, Iraq compilation, Labeling, Military and naval supplies, Military technology, Public contracts, Surplus government property, Technology Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the disposal by the Department of Defense of surplus military items designated as Identification Friend or Foe items, to amend title 18, United States Code, to make it a misdemeanor to possess or traffics in Identification Friend or Foe items, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Prohibits the sale or donation of Department of Defense designated as Identification Friend or Foe equipment or accessories, with specified exceptions. Subjects to civil or criminal penalties, or both, persons who manufacture, sell, or possess such items without authorization. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Government procurement, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military occupation, Military operations, Private police, Public contracts Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
Bill TextTo prohibit an increase in the number of private security contractors performing security functions with respect to Operation Iraqi Freedom. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Freeze Private Contractors in Iraq Act - Prohibits the Department of State, Department of Defense (DOD), or United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from entering into a contract, subcontract, or task order awarded or issued by a federal agency that includes security functions (covered contract) if the award of the contract would result in an increase in the number of personnel performing security functions with respect to Operation Iraqi Freedom under covered contracts with that agency greater than the number of personnel performing such functions under such contracts with that agency on September 1, 2007. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Auditing, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi
Bill TextTo provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Contracting to investigate and report to Congress on federal agency contracting for: (1) the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan; and (2) the logistical support of coalition forces and the performance of security and intelligence functions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Includes contracts entered into and/or performed in both in the United States and abroad.Requires the Commission to assess: (1) the extent and impact of reliance on contractors; (2) the extent of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement under such contracts and the extent to which those responsible have been held accountable; and (3) the appropriateness of the organizational structure, policies, and practices of the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Business ethics, Conflict of interests, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense, Executive departments, Federal aid to research, Fines (Penalties), Government contractors Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction
Bill TextTo require internal ethics compliance programs by Department of Defense contractors, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Defense Contracting Ethics Oversight Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe in regulations a requirement that a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting officer may not determine a contractor to be responsible for the award of a covered contract for DOD (one in excess of $5 million) unless the contracting entity has in place, within 30 days after contract award, an internal ethics compliance program to facilitate the timely detection and disclosure of improper conduct in connection with the award or performance of the contract, and to ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken with respect to such conduct. Allows for the suspension or debarment of contractors determined not to have reported suspected improper conduct. Requires a report from the Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy to Congress on personal [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), AIDS (Disease), Air force, Air-to-air missiles, Aliens, American Samoa, Ammunition, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Ballistic missiles, Budgets, Buy American Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 - Department of Defense - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for: (1) the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; (2) environmental restoration for the military departments, the Department of Defense (DOD), and at formerly used defense sites; (3) overseas [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Auditing, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9617-9619)
Bill TextA bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Contracting to investigate and report to Congress on federal agency contracting for: (1) the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan; and (2) the logistical support of coalition forces and the performance of security and intelligence functions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Includes contracts entered into and/or performed in both in the United States and abroad.Requires the Commission to assess: (1) the extent and impact of reliance on contractors; (2) the extent of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement under such contracts and the extent to which those responsible have been held accountable; and (3) the appropriateness of the organizational structure,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Aliens, Animals, Appellate courts, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arrest, Authorization, Bering Sea, Boats and boating, Bridges, Budgets, Business, Business records, Caribbean area Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 721.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes. 4/24/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Coast Guard for: (1) Coast Guard operation and maintenance, with a portion to be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for certain purposes under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA purposes); (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including related equipment (designating an amount for the Integrated Deepwater System Program and a Fund amount for OPA purposes); (3) Coast [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accreditation (Medical care), Armed forces, Clinical trials, Defense economics, Defense policy, Government contractors, Government service contracts, Health counseling, Law, Licenses, Medical care, Medicine, Mental health services, Military medicine, Public contracts Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, relating to payment of mental health counselors under TRICARE. 6/15/2007--Introduced. TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act - Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense (DOD) managed health care program) to authorize the provision of mental health counseling for TRICARE participants. Authorizes the provision of mental health services in DOD clinical trials. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into personal service contracts with mental health counselors. Includes mental health counselors within DOD licensure requirements for health-care professionals. | | Also tagged in: Air force, Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Army, Ballistic missile defenses, Boundaries, Budgets, Building construction Latest Action: 09/07/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 9/6/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2008 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 and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Air force, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. With written report No. 110-125. Additional views filed.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--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.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Air force, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Arms control agreements, Army Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/29/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) defense-wide procurement; and (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2008 program year, to enter into a multiyear contract for procurement of: (1) M1A2 Abrams [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Arms control negotiations, Auditing, Authorization, Budgets, Cold War, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense budgets, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Defense policy, Department of Energy, Energy Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--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.) Department of Energy National Security Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title XXXI [sic]: Department of Energy National Security Programs - Subtitle A: National Security Programs Authorizations - (Sec. 3101) Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE) for FY2008 for: (1) activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in carrying out programs necessary for national security, with specified allocations for weapons activities, defense nuclear nonproliferation activities, naval reactors, the Office of the Administrator for Nuclear Security, and the International [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Immigration Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
Bill TextTo provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. 5/23/2007--Introduced. Requires the Secretary of Defense: (1) within 90 days after the enactment of this Act, to commence the redeployment of units and members of the Armed Forces (U.S. forces) deployed in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and defense contractors operating in Iraq and funded using amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD); and (2) to complete such redeployment by June 30, 2008. Authorizes the Secretary to retain in Iraq U.S. forces for: (1) providing security for embassy and diplomatic missions; (2) protecting American citizens; (3) serving in roles consistent with diplomatic positions; (4) engaging in targeted special actions of killing or capturing members of al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations with global reach; and (5) training and equipping members of the Iraqi Security Forces. Makes funds immediately available to plan [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Congress, Congressional investigations, Cost control, Cost effectiveness, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense, Ethics, Executive departments, Fees, Finance, Government contractors, Law Latest Action: 05/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6466-6467)
Bill TextA bill to reform the acquisition process of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 5/22/2007--Introduced. Defense Acquisition Reform Act of 2007 - Prohibits the Secretary of the military department concerned from reprogramming or otherwise providing additional funds for a major defense acquisition program (MDAP) that experiences a specified percentage in program acquisition unit costs until the Joint Requirements Oversight Council submits an assessment of the performance requirements for the item to be procured. Adds to the membership of the Council. Requires the Council to approve the initial operational test and evaluation of a MDAP in an environment not specified in its test and evaluation master plan. Requires the Secretary of Defense to prescribe mechanisms that provide cost control measures in contracts for the acquisition of property for the Department of Defense (DOD) that may be authorized or approved by the program manager. Designates military [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Automobile industry, Biomass energy, Business, Cellulose, Coal liquefaction, Compressed natural gas, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes, Defense economics Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes. 5/16/2007--Introduced. American Fuels Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Energy Security to oversee all federal energy security programs, including coordination of all federal agency efforts to assist the United States in achieving full energy independence. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) a tax credit, against both ordinary and alternative minimum tax, for production of qualified flexible fuel motor vehicles; and (2) an alternative fuel retail sales credit. Amends the Clayton Act and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit restrictions on the installation of alternative fuel pumps within fuel franchise documents. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Army, Commemorations, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Military medals, decorations, etc., Military personnel, Public contracts Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members of the Army who participated in combat during which they personally engaged, or were personally engaged by, the enemy at any time on or after December 7, 1941. 5/10/2007--Introduced. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to award the Army Combat Action Badge to any member of the Army who participated in combat during which the person actually engaged, or was personally engaged by, the enemy at any time between December 7, 1941, and September 18, 2001, as long as such person has not been previously recognized for such participation. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Immigration Latest Action: 05/10/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2237, H.R. 2206 and H.R. 2207.
Bill TextTo provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Requires the Secretary of Defense: (1) within 90 days after the enactment of this Act, to commence the redeployment of units and members of the Armed Forces (U.S. forces) deployed in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and defense contractors operating in Iraq and funded using amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD); and (2) to complete such redeployment within 180 days after its commencement. Prohibits the use of DOD funds to increase the number of U.S. forces serving in Iraq in excess of the number of U.S. forces serving in Iraq as of January 1, 2007, unless specifically authorized by Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to retain in Iraq U.S. forces for: (1) providing security for embassy and diplomatic missions; (2) protecting American citizens; (3) serving in roles consistent with diplomatic positions; (4) engaging in targeted [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition, Animal diseases, Animals Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/25/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Needs - Chapter 1 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. Chapter 2 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Justice, to remain available through FY2008, for general legal activities, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Alabama, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Artificial satellites, Asians, Authorization, Balanced budgets, Ballistic missile defenses, Bonds Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3283-3338; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3283-3289)
Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. 3/29/2007--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.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2009-FY2012. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2007-FY2012 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Airline passenger traffic, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 276). (consideration: CR H4315-4326; text of Veto message: CR H4315)
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act, in order to replenish the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Chapter 2 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Ambulatory care, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Child care workers, Child health, Child psychology, Child welfare, Children, Clinics, Community health services, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Defense economics Latest Action: 04/03/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve who are undergoing deployment, and for other purposes. 3/15/2007--Introduced. Coming Together for Guard and Reserve Families Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to enhance and improve Department of Defense (DOD) programs to provide family support for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve undergoing deployment (members). Requires such support to include post-deployment assistance for spouses and parents of returning members. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a pilot program of family-to-family support for families of such members; and (2) contract for support services for children, infants, and toddlers of such members. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly expand and enhance access to mental health services for families of members who are disabled during military service. Requires a report from the Comptroller [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Ambulatory care, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Child care workers, Child health, Child psychology, Child welfare, Children, Clinics, Community health services, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Defense economics Latest Action: 10/01/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
Bill TextA bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve who are undergoing deployment, and for other purposes. 3/15/2007--Introduced. Coming Together for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to enhance and improve Department of Defense (DOD) programs to provide family support for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve undergoing deployment (members). Requires such support to include post-deployment assistance for spouses and parents of returning members. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a pilot program of family-to-family support for families of such members; and (2) contract for support services for children, infants, and toddlers of such members. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly expand and enhance access to mental health services for families of members who are disabled during military service. Requires a [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Auditing, Budgets, Checks, Consumer credit, Consumer discounts, Consumers, Credit bureaus, Credit cards, Defense economics, Defense procurement, Department of Defense, Disciplining of employees, Dismissal of employees, Employee training Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Bill TextA bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 - Directs each executive agency (with separate Department of Defense (DOD) requirements) and amends the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 to require specified credit card and convenience card controls and safeguards, including risk assessment analyses, audits, and the reporting of such analyses and audits. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Auditing, Budgets, Checks, Consumer credit, Consumer discounts, Consumers, Credit bureaus, Credit cards, Defense economics, Defense procurement, Department of Defense, Disciplining of employees, Dismissal of employees, Employee training Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6115)
Bill TextTo prevent abuse of Government credit cards. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 - Directs each executive agency (with separate Department of Defense (DOD) requirements) and amends the Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 to require specified credit card and convenience card controls and safeguards, including risk assessment analyses, audits, and the reporting of such analyses and audits. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Auditing, Budgets, Colleges, Competitive bidding, Conflict of interests, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost plus contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Employee training, Families Latest Action: 03/15/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1362 with 1 hour and 20 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read
Bill TextTo reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government. 3/15/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Accountability in Contracting Act - Title I: Improving the Quality of Contracts - (Sec. 101) Requires the revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) within one year after the enactment of this Act to restrict the contract period of certain noncompetitive federal contracts in excess of $1 million to the minimum contract period necessary to: (1) meet the urgent and compelling requirements of the work to be performed under such contract; and (2) enter into another contract through the use of competitive procedures. Requires FAR to limit noncompetitive contract periods to not more than one year unless the head of the executive agency concerned determines that the government would be seriously injured by the limitation on the contract period. (Sec. 102) Requires certain executive agency heads (including the Under [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Automobile industry, Bicycles, Biomass energy, Bonds, Budgets, Business, Buy American, Capital investments, Cellulose Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Bill TextTo strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Program for Real Energy Security Act or the PROGRESS Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Security and Transition to New Fuels. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including to make recommendations to Congress and the President for: (1) preserving the national energy security in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and (2) reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil over a specified period. Establishes: (1) the New Manhattan Center for High Efficiency Vehicles; and (2) the Advisory Council on Federal Participation. Requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of grants to federal and private sector researchers (including the Center) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Business, Children, Covert operations, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Development credit institutions, Economic policy, Economic stabilization, Energy, Energy prices, Food Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5638-5644, H5684)
Bill TextTo end the United States occupation of Iraq immediately. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Requires that all U.S. Armed Forces be completely withdrawn from Iraq and returned to the United States or redeployed outside of the Middle East within three months of enactment of this Act. Prohibits fund use under any provision of law to deploy or continue to deploy members or units of the U.S. Armed Forces to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Exempts from such prohibition fund use to: (1) provide for the Armed Forces' safe and orderly withdrawal from Iraq; (2) ensure the security of Iraq by carrying out consultations with the government of Iraq, other foreign governments, the United Nations, and other international organizations; or (3) ensure the security of Iraq by funding the U.N.-led peacekeeping mission. | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Afghanistan, Air travel, Armed forces, Auditing, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Business, Business education, Commemorations, Competitive bidding, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Received in the House.
Bill TextA bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 - Title I: Acquisition Workforce - (Sec. 101) Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to require the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to: (1) designate a member of the Senior Executive Service as the Associate Administrator for Workforce Programs, in the Federal Acquisition Institute, to oversee government-wide acquisition workforce activities; and (2) establish a government-wide acquisition intern program. Sets forth requirements for program course work.Requires: (1) the Administrator to establish a government-wide Contingency Contracting Corps that shall be available for deployment in responding to disasters and contingency operations; (2) the Administrator to report to specified congressional committees,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Arrest, Business, Business records, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Counterterrorism, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Data banks, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 10/01/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12354-12355)
Bill TextA bill to require accountability and enhanced congressional oversight for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts, and for other purposes. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007 - Requires reports to Congress by specified federal officials on information with respect to federal military and security contracts being performed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Requires a separate report from the Secretary of Defense on Department of Defense (DOD) strategy and activities with respect to contractors and subcontractors in support of DOD missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terror. Requires each contract, subcontract, or task order awarded or issued by a federal agency that includes private security functions (covered contract) to require the contractor to provide to the agency contracting officer specified information, including the number of persons to perform the security [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Armed forces, Auditing, Budgets, Business, Business ethics, Competitive bidding, Computer security measures, Conflict of interests, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional witnesses, Criminal justice Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improving competition in contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel, and for other purposes. 2/15/2007--Introduced. Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose fines and penalties on war profiteering and fraud. Requires revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide that no prospective contractor shall be considered to have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics if it has a pattern of either overcharging the government or failing to comply with the law. Provides for the disclosure to Congress of audit reports issued by executive agencies. Requires the Federal Procurement Data System to be modified to include publication of information on specified federal contractor penalties and violations. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accreditation (Medical care), Actions and defenses, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Aged, Appropriations, Armed forces, Auditing, Australia, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Capital gains tax, Caribbean area Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1855-1857)
Bill TextA bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes. 2/12/2007--Introduced. Act for Our Kids - Repeals the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act. Amends the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to prohibit federal funding of television broadcasting to Cuba. Terminates the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Requires federal agencies to reduce administrative expenses. Eliminates the Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization (SLUSH) Fund. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit profiteering and fraud involving a contract or the provision of goods or services in connection with a war or military action. Requires: (1) suspension and debarment of unethical contractors; (2) disclosure by federal agencies, upon request, to the appropriate committee chairman or ranking member of audit reports regarding federal contractors; and (3) public access to information on federal contractor penalties and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative remedies, Appellate procedure, Armed forces, Budgets, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Classified defense information, Communication in medicine, Communication in science, Communications, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Damages, Defense economics Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
Bill TextTo amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes. 3/14/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Expands the types of whistleblower disclosures protected from personnel reprisals to include disclosures without restriction as to time, place, form, motive, context, forum, or prior disclosures made to any person by an employee or applicant for employment, including a disclosure made in the ordinary course of an employee's duties, that the employee or applicant reasonably believes is a violation of any law. (Sec. 3) Defines "disclosure" as a formal or informal communication, not including [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural conservation, Agricultural credit, Agricultural education, Agricultural extension work, Agricultural innovations, Agricultural pollution, Agricultural research, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Authorization, Biomass energy, Broadband, Budgets Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1800-1808)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote local and regional support for sustainable bioenergy and biobased products, to support the future of farming, forestry, and land management, to develop and support local bioenergy, biobased products, and food systems, and for other purposes. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 - Amends the Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) make state grants for extension, education, applied research, and development activities at institutions of higher education, state agencies, or partnerships for local and regional bioenergy and biobased product use and production; and (2) provide funds for basic research on next generation technology. Authorizes the Secretary to make supplemental rural cooperative development grants. Amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary to: (1) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Disciplining of employees, Fines (Penalties), Foreign policy, Government contractors, Government procurement, International law, Iraq Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo require the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Interior, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to provide to Congress copies and descriptions of contracts and task orders in excess of $5,000,000 for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Iraq and Afghanistan Contractor Sunshine Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide Congress with: (1) copies and descriptions of contracts and task orders in excess of $5 million for work to be performed or that was performed beginning on October 1, 2001, in Iraq and Afghanistan; and (2) a report describing the number of persons working in Iraq and Afghanistan under contracts, the cost of such contracts, the number of persons wounded or killed working under such contracts, and information on laws [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Americans in foreign countries, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Economic assistance, Embassies Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo provide for the safe and orderly withdrawal of United States military forces and Department of Defense contractors from Iraq, and for other purposes. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Safe and Orderly Withdrawal From Iraq Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense, within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, to commence the withdrawal of units and members of the Armed Forces deployed in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as contractors operating in Iraq under funds appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD). Requires withdrawal completion within 180 days after its commencement. Prohibits DOD funds from being obligated or expended to: (1) increase the number of members serving in Iraq as of January 1, 2007, unless the increase has been specifically authorized in advance by an Act of Congress; or (2) further deploy units or members to Iraq. Provides withdrawal exceptions with respect to personnel: (1) providing security for U.S. diplomatic missions [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air force, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Biological warfare, Budgets, Chemical warfare, Computer crimes, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007 - Expands the: (1) authority of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Bureau) to include membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) (and raises the grade of the Chief from lieutenant general to general); and (2) functions of the Bureau to include facilitating and coordinating, with other federal agencies and the states, the use of Guard personnel and resources for, and in, contingency operations, military operations other than war, natural disasters, and support of civil authorities. Directs the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on Guard programs [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air force, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Biological warfare, Budgets, Chemical warfare, Computer crimes, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007 - Expands the: (1) authority of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Bureau) to include membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) (and raises the grade of the Chief from lieutenant general to general); and (2) functions of the Bureau to include facilitating and coordinating, with other federal agencies and the states, the use of Guard personnel and resources for, and in, contingency operations, military operations other than war, natural disasters, and support of civil authorities. Directs the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on Guard programs and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Business, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Fraud, Government contractors, Inspectors general, Iraq Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo establish reporting requirements relating to funds made available for military operations in Iraq or the reconstruction of Iraq, and for other purposes. 1/29/2007--Introduced. War Funding Accountability Act - Establishes initial and subsequent quarterly reporting requirements for the Inspector General of the Department of Defense respecting funds for military operations in Iraq and for the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction respecting |
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