| Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Budgets, Business, Business cycles, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Depressed areas, Disabled, Economic policy, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy prices, Energy security, Entrepreneurs, Executive departments Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, beginning April 21, 2008.
| | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Congress, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal employees, Government employees, Presidential appointments, Presidents, Standards, Terrorism Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13195)
Bill TextA bill to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency, and for other purposes. 10/22/2007--Introduced. Federal Emergency Management Advancement Act of 2007 or the FEMA Act - Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires FEMA to be headed by a Director appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Designates the Director as the principal advisor to the President, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Homeland Security for all matters relating to emergency management in the United States. Directs the President to designate the Director to serve as a Cabinet member in the event of specified disasters.Establishes as FEMA's primary mission to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards, including natural and man-made disasters, through a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Attorneys general, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional-executive relations, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Department of Justice, Executive departments, Executive Office of the President, Federal employees, Federal officials, Government employees, Government ethics, Law, Politics and government Latest Action: 10/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo provide for a reporting requirement regarding communications between the Department of Justice and the White House relating to civil and criminal investigations, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2007 - Defines "covered communication" as any communication relating to an ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) civil or criminal investigation (regardless of whether a civil or criminal indictment or information has been filed). Excludes from such definition any communication relating to policy appointments, legislation, rulemaking, budgets, public relations, programmatic matters, intergovernmental relations, administrative or personnel matters, appellate litigation, or requests for legal advice. Defines "covered Department of Justice officer" as the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, and the Associate Attorney General. Defines "covered White House officer" as the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Charities, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Department of Homeland Security, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Executive departments, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal officials, Floods, Government employees, Illinois, Iowa, Local officials, Minnesota, Ohio Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495)
Bill TextA resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes. 10/26/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army. Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild. | | Also tagged in: Charities, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Department of Homeland Security, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Executive departments, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal officials, Floods, Government employees, Illinois, Iowa, Local officials, Minnesota, Ohio Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 657.
Bill TextExpressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes. 10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army. Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild. | | Also tagged in: Attorneys general, Bush (George W.) Administration, Constitution, Department of Justice, Executive departments, Foreign policy, Government ethics, International affairs, Law, Misconduct in office, Politics and government, Presidential ethics, Presidents, Rule of law, Separation of powers, Treaties Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Bill TextCensuring the President and Attorney General. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people. | | Also tagged in: Attorneys general, Bush (George W.) Administration, Constitution, Department of Justice, Executive departments, Foreign policy, Government ethics, International affairs, Law, Misconduct in office, Politics and government, Presidential ethics, Presidents, Rule of law, Separation of powers, Treaties Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10940-10943)
Bill TextA resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people. | | Also tagged in: Bill of Rights, Citizenship education, Colorado, Congress, Congressional committees (House), Congressional investigations, Constitution, Department of Justice, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Executive departments, House Judiciary, Impeachments, Politics and government, Secondary education, Student activities Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1669)
Bill TextDirecting the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Directs the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Department of Energy, Energy, Energy security, Executive departments, Executive Office of the President, Executive reorganization, National security, Strategic planning Latest Action: 08/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo provide mechanisms for developing and implementing a national energy security strategy for the United States. 7/27/2007--Introduced. Energy Security and Foreign Policy Integration Act of 2007 - Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to add the Secretary of Energy as a member of the National Security Council (NSC). Establishes within the NSC a Directorate of Energy as the lead government entity for formulating and coordinating U.S. national energy security policy. Directs the President, every four years, to: (1) conduct a quadrennial national energy security review which shall set forth national energy security strategy and establish short- and long-term goals to achieve energy security; and (2) report to Congress on such review. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Attorneys general, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional-executive relations, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Department of Justice, Executive departments, Executive Office of the President, Federal employees, Federal officials, Government employees, Government ethics, Law, Politics and government Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-203. Minority views filed.
Bill TextA bill to provide for limitations in certain communications between the Department of Justice and the White House Office relating to civil and criminal investigations, and for other purposes. 10/23/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2007 - Defines "covered communication" as any communication relating to an ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) civil or criminal investigation (regardless of whether a civil or criminal indictment or information has been filed). Excludes from such definition any communication relating to policy appointments, legislation, rulemaking, budgets, public relations, programmatic matters, intergovernmental relations, administrative or personnel matters, appellate litigation, or requests for legal advice. Defines "covered Department of Justice officer" as the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, and the Associate [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Bill TextHonoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for the African-American community. 7/23/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the dedication and devotion of former Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown to public service. Commends his actions and achievements and his inspiring example to the African-American community. | | Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441)
Bill TextA joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no longer holds the confidence of the Senate and of the American people. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no longer holds the confidence of the Senate and of the American people. | | Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextExpressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the President to request his resignation. 5/21/2007--Introduced. Declares that the House of Representatives and the American people have lost confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Urges the President to request his resignation and to nominate a new candidate more capable of serving as the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ). | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Congress, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Disaster relief, Emergency management, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal employees, Government employees, Presidential appointments, Presidents, Standards, Terrorism Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6303-6304)
Bill TextA bill to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency, and for other purposes. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Federal Emergency Management Improvement Act of 2007 - Reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an independent establishment in the executive branch. Requires FEMA to be headed by a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Designates the Director as the principal advisor to the President, the Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of Homeland Security for all matters relating to emergency management in the United States. Directs the President to designate the Director to serve as a Cabinet member in the event of natural disasters, terrorist acts, or other man-made disasters.Sets forth provisions regarding FEMA's primary mission and the Director's responsibilities. Provides for 10 regional offices in FEMA, each headed by a Regional Administrator. Requires each Regional [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6310-6311)
Bill TextA resolution calling on the President of the United States immediately to recommend new candidates for the positions of the Attorney General of the United States and the President of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (commonly known as the "World Bank") in order to preserve the integrity and the efficacy of the Department of Justice and the World Bank. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Calls on the President to recommend new candidates for the positions of the U.S. Attorney General and the President of the World Bank. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Depressed areas, Disabled, Disaster loans, Economic policy, Emergency management, Entrepreneurs, Executive departments, Federally-guaranteed loans, Finance, Labor, Minorities, Minority business enterprises Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5255-5257 text as passed Senate: CR S5256-5257 text of measure as introduced: CR S5222)
Bill TextA resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, beginning April 22, 2007. 4/26/2007--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.) Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses during National Small Business Week beginning April 22, 2007. Applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees. Recognizes the work of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners in providing assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Urges the President to ensure that: (1) applicable small business procurement goals are reached by federal agencies; (2) SBA guaranteed loans and venture capital are made available to all qualified small businesses; (3) SBA management assistance [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Department of the Treasury, Europe, Executive departments, Federal officials, Foreign policy, Germany, Government attorneys, Government employees, History, Immigration, Jewish holocaust (1939-1945), Jews, Law, Minorities Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 226.
Bill TextA resolution to recognize American government officials who played a critical role in the creation and activity of the War Refugee Board in an effort to help rescue Jews and other persecuted minorities during the Holocaust. 6/11/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Honors the contributions of those who worked for the establishment of the War Refugee Board and for a more active U.S. policy to rescue Jews and other victims of Nazi repression who were in imminent danger of death and to provide these persecuted minorities with assistance during World War II. Commends in particular the actions of Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Josiah DuBois, Jr., and John Pehle for their dedication to helping rescue Jews and other persecuted minorities in the Holocaust. | | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Chief executive officers, Department of the Interior, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Executive departments, Foundations, Indian education, Indians, Minorities, Social services Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextTo amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to modify provisions relating to the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education. 2/8/2007--Introduced. National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education Amendments Act of 2007 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act with respect to the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education (Foundation). Requires the Foundation Board to appoint a chief operating officer for the Foundation separate from the Secretary of the Interior (who currently acts as chief operating officer). Places limitations on the administrative costs of the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2010. Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds to pay the operating expenses of the Foundation. | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Advice and consent of the Senate, Aged, Alcoholism, Alternative dispute resolution, Animals, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control agreements, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Block grants, Budgets, Child abuse, Child health, Child welfare Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act - Establishes a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace and Nonviolence appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the mission of the Department, including to: (1) hold peace as an organizing principle; (2) endeavor to promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights; and (3) develop policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and structured mediation of conflict. Establishes in the Department the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace and Nonviolence, which shall provide assistance and make recommendations to the Secretary and the President concerning intergovernmental policies relating to peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Transfers to the Department [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. Without written report.
Bill TextTo designate the Federal building under construction at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building". 1/22/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the federal building under construction at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building." | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, China, Congress, Congressional voting, Department of Homeland Security, Diplomats, East Asia, Elections, Electoral college, Europe, Foreign policy, France, International affairs, Nominations for office, Political parties, Politics and government Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Bill TextTo amend chapter 1 of title 3, United States Code, relating to Presidential succession. 1/17/2007--Introduced. Presidential Succession Act of 2007 - Modifies the presidential succession list to include, following the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Ambassador to the United Nations, the Ambassador to Great Britain, the Ambassador to Russia, the Ambassador to China, and the Ambassador to France. Revises the provision specifying how long an acting President shall serve to provide that an acting President shall continue to serve as such until the expiration of the then current Presidential term or until the disability of the President or Vice-President is removed. Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to: (1) votes by electors after the death or incapacity of nominees; and (2) the continuity of government and the transition of executive power. | | Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to change the eligibility requirements for appointment as Secretary of Defense. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Amends federal armed forces provisions to prohibit a person from being appointed as Secretary of Defense within three (currently, ten) years after active-duty service as a commissioned officer in a regular component of the Armed Forces. | | Also tagged in: American Revolution, Anniversaries, Armed forces, Authors and authorship, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Department of the Treasury, Executive departments, History, Humanities, Officer personnel Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill TextHonoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Honors Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth. | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Armed forces, Budgets, Congress, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal employees, Federal officials, Government employees, Logistics, Management Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the position of Deputy Secretary of Defense for Management, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Establishes in the Department of Defense (DOD) a Deputy Secretary of Defense for Management (Deputy Secretary) to: (1) serve as the Chief Management Officer of DOD; and (2) act as principal adviser to the Secretary of Defense on matters relating to the management of DOD, including defense business activities. Makes the Deputy Secretary responsible to the Secretary for development, approval, implementation, integration, and oversight for the management of DOD that relate to performance of the the following functions: (1) planning and budgeting, including performance measurement; (2) acquisition; (3) logistics; (4) facilities, installations, and environment; (5) financial management; (6) human resources and personnel; and (7) management of information resources. Requires the Deputy Secretary, among [...] show full description |
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