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Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 42. Bill TextRecognizing Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life. 2/27/2007--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.) Recognizes and commends Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life.
Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA resolution honoring the extraordinary achievements of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Honors the achievements of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.
Also tagged in: Artists, Caribbean area, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Humanities, Latin America, Music, Politicians, Politics and government, Postage stamps, Puerto Ricans, Puerto Rico, State and local government
Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the Postmaster General to issue, a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Luis A. Ferre.
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Courthouses, Ex-Members of Congress, Law, Names, New York City, New York State, Politics and government, State politics and government
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextTo designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Hugh L. Carey United States Courthouse". 3/13/2007--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 the U.S. courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Hugh L. Carey United States Courthouse."
Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo amend title 4, United States Code, to authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States to order that the National flag be flown at half-staff in that State, territory, or possession in the event of the death of a member of the Armed Forces from that State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty. 6/29/2007--Public Law. (There are 5 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 9, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007 - Amends federal law with regard to the flying of the national flag at half-staff to: (1) allow a governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States (governor) to proclaim that the national flag be flown at half-staff upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces from the governor's state, territory, or possession who [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States to order that the National flag be flown at half-staff in that State, territory, or possession in the event of the death of a member of the Armed Forces from that State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty. 6/7/2007--Reported to 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.) Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007 - Amends federal law with regard to the flying of the national flag at half-staff to: (1) allow a governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States (governor) to proclaim that the national flag be flown at half-staff upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces from the governor's state, territory, or possession [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextTo amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an additional penalty for public officials who abuse their office in furtherance of a felony. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Amends the federal criminal code to impose on a public official who engages in conduct in furtherance of a federal felony a fine and two-year prison term in addition to any penalties imposed for such felony. Defines "public official" as: (1) an elected official of the United States or of a state of local government; (2) a presidentially-appointed official; and (3) an official appointed to a state or local governmental office by an elected official of a state or local government.
Latest Action: 09/28/2007 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building". 6/12/2007--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building."
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Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextTo create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes. 7/30/2007--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.) Requires the Governor of the Virgin Islands to appoint a Chief Financial Officer, with the advice and consent of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, from a list required by this Act. States that if: (1) the Legislature has not confirmed a nominee within 90 days the Governor shall appoint an Acting Chief Financial Officer until the Legislature consents to a Chief Financial Officer; and (2) a Chief Financial Officer has not been appointed within 180 days the Virgin Islands Chief Financial Officer Search Commission shall appoint from such list an Acting Chief Financial Officer until a Chief Financial Officer is appointed. Sets forth the Chief Financial [...] show full description
Latest Action: 08/09/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building". 8/9/2007--Public Law. (There is 1 other summary) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building."
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Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4271-4272; text as passed Senate: CR S4272; text of measure as introduced: CR S4286) Bill TextA resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association. 5/15/2008--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.) Recognizes the leadership of the nation's governors. Honors their contributions to American politics and society. Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association.
Also tagged in: Air force, Armed forces, Army, Budgets, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Emergency management, Military civic action, Military command and control, Military promotions, Military training, National Guard, Officer personnel, State and local government, State politics and government
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146) Bill TextA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the National Guard, enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improvement of Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, and for other purposes. 3/13/2008--Introduced. National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008 - Adds the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Requires the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state military capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for military assistance to civil authorities to address such gaps. Requires annual defense budget documents to specify separate amounts for training and equipment for the National Guard for military assistance to civil authorities and other domestic operations. Redesignates the: (1) Director and Deputy Director [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the National Guard, enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improvement of Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, and for other purposes. 3/13/2008--Introduced. National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008 - Adds the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Requires the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state military capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for military assistance to civil authorities to address such gaps. Requires annual defense budget documents to specify separate amounts for training and equipment for the National Guard for military assistance to civil authorities and other domestic operations. Redesignates the: (1) Director and Deputy Director of [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61) Bill TextHonoring the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's Conference of Governors, supporting the goals and ideals of that Conference, and recognizing the need for a similar undertaking today. 1/23/2008--Introduced. Recognizes, celebrates, and acknowledges the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for President Roosevelt's Conference of Governors 100 years ago. Calls on the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and U.S. citizens to consider future efforts to preserve for future generations the resources that support our current well-being. Express support for the creation of a national plan to align the demands for economic development with the resources of the United States.
Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Bill TextTo require the Environmental Protection Agency to promptly notify State and local authorities and the public of certain enforcement actions under environmental laws. 6/25/2007--Introduced. Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats (ALERT) Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promptly notify the governor of a state and/or the head of a local government whenever the Administrator (or the Attorney General) takes specified enforcement actions (including the issuance, settlement, or final determination of an administrative order or complaint) with respect to any environmental law violation in, or directly affecting, that jurisdiction.
Latest Action: 06/22/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextTo amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to extend the requirements under such Act regarding the ability of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use absentee registration procedures and vote by absentee ballot in Federal elections to elections for certain offices in American Samoa. 6/22/2007--Introduced. Amends the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to include within the elections covered under such Act elections for the governor, and member of the House of Representatives of the legislature, of American Samoa.
Latest Action: 09/28/2007 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building". 6/12/2007--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 08/09/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building". 8/9/2007--Public Law. (There is 1 other summary) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building."
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Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextTo create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes. 7/30/2007--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.) Requires the Governor of the Virgin Islands to appoint a Chief Financial Officer, with the advice and consent of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, from a list required by this Act. States that if: (1) the Legislature has not confirmed a nominee within 90 days the Governor shall appoint an Acting Chief Financial Officer until the Legislature consents to a Chief Financial Officer; and (2) a Chief Financial Officer has not been appointed within 180 days the Virgin Islands Chief Financial Officer Search Commission shall appoint from such list an Acting Chief Financial Officer until a Chief Financial Officer is appointed. Sets forth the Chief Financial [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4717 text as passed Senate: CR S4717 text of measure as introduced: CR S4700) Bill TextA resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and expressing the Senate's hope for his speedy and complete recovery. 4/18/2007--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.) Extends the Senate's best wishes to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and its hopes for his speedy and complete recovery.
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