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Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. 10/31/2007--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
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Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Bill TextTo authorize States to regulate the receipt and disposal of out-of-State municipal solid waste. 1/4/2007--Introduced. State Waste Empowerment and Enforcement Provision Act of 2007 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize a state to limit, place restrictions on, or otherwise regulate out-of-state municipal solid waste received or disposed of annually at each landfill or incinerator in the state, except, until two years after enactment of this Act, to the extent that a host community agreement (between an owner or operator of a landfill or incinerator and an affected local government) specifically authorizes such receipt.
Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13099) Bill TextA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
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Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether or not the people of Iraq want the Armed Forces of the United States to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored to the country. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that as soon as practicable after submission to Congress of a specified report required by the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 the government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether the Iraqi people want the U.S. Armed Forces to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored.
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Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No. 110-260. Bill TextA bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. 2/5/2008--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.)Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Reaffirms that: (1) the United States has a special political and legal relationship with Native Hawaiians; and (2) Native Hawaiians have the right to autonomy in their internal affairs, to self-determination and self-governance, to reorganize a Native Hawaiian governing entity, and to become economically self-sufficient.(Sec. 5) Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec.[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449. Bill TextTo express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. 10/24/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Reaffirms that: (1) the United States has a special political and legal relationship with Native Hawaiians; and (2) Native Hawaiians have the right to autonomy in their internal affairs, to self-determination and self-governance, to reorganize a Native Hawaiian governing entity, and to become economically self-sufficient.(Sec. 5) Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec. 6) Establishes [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Agricultural cooperatives, Agriculture, Business, Dairy industry, Elections, Finance, Food, Government information, Government paperwork, Marketing orders, Milk, Stockholders
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1785) Bill TextA bill to allow the modified bloc voting by cooperative associations of milk producers in connection with a referendum on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2007 - Requires, with respect to a specified referendum on federal milk marketing orders and related reforms, that: (1) if a cooperative association of milk producers elects bloc voting on behalf of its members it shall provide each member with written notice of referendum issues, its intended voting position, and individual producer voting procedures; and (2) the Secretary of Agriculture adjust the association vote to reflect individual producer votes.
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Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597. Bill TextTo provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico during the 111th Congress, giving voters the option to vote for continued U.S. territorial status or for a path toward a constitutionally viable permanent nonterritorial status. Provides for subsequent procedures, depending on ballot results. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to allocate certain funds for the self-determination process.
Also tagged in: Congress, Congressional oversight, Constitution, Constitutional conventions, Elections, Foreign policy, International affairs, Legislative resolutions, National self-determination, Politics and government, Puerto Rico, State and local government, Statehood (American politics), Territories (U.S.)
Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill TextTo recognize the right of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007 - Recognizes the inherent authority of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of proposing a Self-Determination Option for a new or modified commonwealth status, statehood, or independence. Requires such proposal, if approved by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, to be presented to Congress, which shall enact a joint resolution approving it and providing for its implementation. Requires a proposal that is changed or amended by Congress to be submitted to the people of Puerto Rico for approval in a referendum before it shall become effective.Authorizes the Constitutional Convention: (1) if a self-determination [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs. Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that certain questions are placed on the ballot of the 2008 general election in American Samoa. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that questions on the ballot of the 2008 general election in American Samoa ask whether: (1) individuals born in American Samoa should become citizens of the United States; (2) the Senators of the American Samoa Fono should be elected by the qualified electors from the respective counties that they are to represent; and (3) American Samoa should have its own federal district court with limited jurisdiction.
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Also tagged in: Burma, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Disaster relief, East Asia, Elections, Emergency management, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Hurricanes, International affairs, International relief, Military regimes, Politics and government
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextExpressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis. 5/8/2008--Introduced. Extends condolences to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis, and vows full support with the people of Burma. Calls on Americans to provide emergency assistance to cyclone victims in Burma through humanitarian agencies. Calls for the Burmese military junta to consider the well-being of its people and accept international assistance.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms sales, Buddhism, Burma, China, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Clergy, Communications, Constitution, Defense policy, Democracy, Dissenters, East Asia, Elections, Embargo, Ethnic relations, Foreign policy, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Human rights, International affairs, Military regimes, Minorities, Political parties, Political prisoners, Politics and government, Religion, Religious liberty, Right of assembly, Right to travel, Russia, Sanctions (International law), Trade, Ukraine, United Nations, Weapons systems
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextCondemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum. 5/6/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Denounces the undemocratic and illegitimate actions of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) in Burma that seek to legitimize military rule through a flawed referendum process and an undemocratic constitution. Demands the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Denounces the SPDC for its failure to comply with U.N. recommendations and engage in tri-partite dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the 1990 election winning parties, and representatives of ethnic nationalities. Urges the President to: (1) call for U.N. Security Council condemnation of the undemocratic referendum process and the SPDC's flawed constitution; (2) call for a Security Council resolution instructing the regime to comply with [...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. 10/31/2007--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13099) Bill TextA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Defense policy, Elections, Foreign policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military occupation, Military operations, Military withdrawal
Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether or not the people of Iraq want the Armed Forces of the United States to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored to the country. 9/25/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that as soon as practicable after submission to Congress of a specified report required by the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 the government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether the Iraqi people want the U.S. Armed Forces to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored.
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Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether or not the people of Iraq want the Armed Forces of the United States to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored to the country. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that as soon as practicable after submission to Congress of a specified report required by the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 the government of Iraq should schedule a referendum to determine whether the Iraqi people want the U.S. Armed Forces to be withdrawn from Iraq or to remain in Iraq until order is restored.
Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission, not later than September 30, 2009, to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico on the question of its status and relationship with the United States. Requires the ballot to provide for voters to choose: (1) to continue the present status and relationship; (2) independence; (3) nationhood in free association with the United States; or (4) admission as a state.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Aged, Agricultural cooperatives, Agricultural prices, Agricultural production, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Budgets, Business, Child nutrition, Children, Cost effectiveness, Dairy industry, Department of Agriculture, Economic policy, Economic research, Elections, Elementary and secondary education, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Food, Food consumption, Food prices, Food relief, Government information, Government paperwork, Government trust funds, Indexing (Economic policy), Injunctions, Law, Losses, Marketing of farm produce, Marketing orders, Milk, Nutrition, Price regulation, Public contracts, School lunch program, Small business, State and local government, State laws, Welfare, WIC program, Women
Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Bill TextTo establish regional dairy marketing areas to stabilize the price of milk and support the income of dairy producers. 6/18/2007--Introduced. National Dairy Equity Act of 2007 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to give producers in a state participating in the national dairy market loss payment program 60 days to decide whether to continue participating in such program or to participate in the program established under this Act. Establishes the following five regional dairy marketing areas: (1) Northeast region - Northeast Dairy Marketing Area (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont); (2) Southern region - Southern Dairy Marketing Area (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia); (3) Midwest [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1092) Bill TextTo promote a return to democracy in Thailand. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Thailand Democracy Act of 2007 - Terminates the designation of Thailand as a major non-NATO ally of the United States until the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Thailand has drafted a new constitution, held a national referendum to approve such constitution, and scheduled a date for national elections for a new government.
Also tagged in: American Samoa, Ballots, Citizenship, District courts, Elections, Immigration, Jurisdiction, Law, Local government, Politics and government, Presidential elections, Presidents, State and local government
Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs. Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that certain questions are placed on the ballot of the 2008 general election in American Samoa. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that questions on the ballot of the 2008 general election in American Samoa ask whether: (1) individuals born in American Samoa should become citizens of the United States; (2) the Senators of the American Samoa Fono should be elected by the qualified electors from the respective counties that they are to represent; and (3) American Samoa should have its own federal district court with limited jurisdiction.
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