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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to protect freedom of speech exercisable by houses of worship or meditation and affiliated organizations. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Religious Freedom Act of 2007 - Prohibits denial of: (1) a federal tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code to any church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other house of worship or meditation (including any affiliated organization) because it engages in activity protected by the U.S. Constitution, including comment on public issues, election contests, and pending legislation made in a theological or philosophical context; or (2) the tax deductibility of donor contributions to such organizations.
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Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. Bill TextSupporting the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. 10/22/2007--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 that bullying of school-aged children is a national concern and unhealthy for our families and communities. Commends national and community organizations, schools, parents, recreation programs, and religious institutions for promoting greater public awareness about bullying and bullying prevention activities. Supports the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week.
Latest Action: 05/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill TextTo restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. 5/10/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate or limit any provision of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
Also tagged in: Alien labor, Aliens, Clergy, Criminal justice, Fines (Penalties), Illegal aliens, Immigration, Labor, Missionaries, Nonprofit organizations, Religion, Social services, Volunteer workers
Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo repeal the amendment made by section 796 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, exempting from harboring sanctions compensation for alien volunteers for certain religious organizations. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the provision (section 796 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) exempting from harboring sanctions compensation for alien volunteers for certain religious organizations.
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Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - For Further Action See H.R.2830. Bill TextTo 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. 5/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to check against all available terrorist watchlists those alien smugglers and smuggled individuals who are interdicted at U.S. land, air, and sea borders. (Sec. 4) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise alien (and terrorist) smuggling offense and related penalty provisions. Specifies the following criminal penalties for individuals convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into the United States (applicable to each alien for whom the offense applies): (1) fine and/or up to five years incarceration for smuggling; (2) fine and/or up to one year incarceration for transit of the defendant's spouse,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextTo protect private property rights. 7/16/2007--Introduced. Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 - Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development or over property that is used for economic development within seven years after that exercise, if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intended to be used. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain for economic development. Establishes a private cause of action for any private property owner or tenant who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this Act. Prohibits state immunity in federal or state court. Sets the statute of limitations at seven years. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce this Act [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544. Bill TextExpressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. 9/5/2007--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.) Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts. Commends the spirit and compassion of the people of Kansas.
Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. Bill TextTo provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Virginia, that contains the cemetery of the Central Advent Christian Church and an adjoining tract of land located between the cemetery and road boundaries. 12/17/2007--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.) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the Central Advent Christian Church of Alleghany County, Virginia, all interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property in George Washington National Forest consisting of not more than eight acres, including a cemetery encompassing approximately six acres designated as an area of special use for the Church, as depicted on certain Forest Service maps. Subjects such conveyance [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextExpressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. 4/14/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. Conveys its gratitude to Jeanne Assam and to the city and county officials, police, fire, sheriff, federal authorities, and emergency medical teams whose quick response saved lives.
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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Bill TextTo advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. 3/3/2008--Introduced. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to: (1) permit a credit union to invest in securities for its own account, subject to certain percentage limitations; and (2) increase the investment and lending limit in credit union service organizations from 1% to 3% of a credit union's total paid and unimpaired capital and surplus. Excludes credit union loans to nonprofit religious organizations from limitations placed upon member business loans. Authorizes the National Credit Union Administration Board (Board) to establish longer loan maturity dates.Directs the Board to prescribe criteria for continued membership of certain member groups in the case of certain credit union conversions to a community charter. Revises requirements for credit union membership [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill TextTo advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, to provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions, and for other purposes. 6/24/2008--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.) Credit Union, Bank, and Thrift Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 - Title I: Credit Unions - (Sec. 101) Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to: (1) permit a credit union to invest in securities for its own account, subject to certain percentage limitations; and (2) increase the investment and lending limit in credit union service organizations from 1% to 3% of a credit union's total paid and unimpaired capital and surplus. (Sec. 103) Excludes credit union loans to nonprofit religious organizations [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Bill TextTo advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standards and reduce burdens, and for other purposes. 3/3/2008--Introduced. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to: (1) permit a credit union to invest in securities for its own account, subject to certain percentage limitations; and (2) increase the investment and lending limit in credit union service organizations from 1% to 3% of a credit union's total paid and unimpaired capital and surplus. Excludes credit union loans to nonprofit religious organizations from limitations placed upon member business loans. Authorizes the National Credit Union Administration Board (Board) to establish longer loan maturity dates.Directs the Board to prescribe criteria for continued membership of certain member groups in the case of certain credit union conversions to a community charter. Revises requirements for credit union membership [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S603) Bill TextA bill to amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games, and for other purposes. 2/4/2008--Introduced. Declares that it is not a copyright infringement for churches and qualified church-controlled organizations to communicate a transmission of a professional football contest so long as no direct charge is made to see or hear the transmission, no money is accepted or received by the organization during the communication, and the transmission is not further retransmitted.
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Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextExpressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. 4/14/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. Conveys its gratitude to Jeanne Assam and to the city and county officials, police, fire, sheriff, federal authorities, and emergency medical teams whose quick response saved lives.
Also tagged in: Child safety, Children, Church and social problems, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Crime prevention, Criminal justice, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Families, Juvenile delinquency, Parents, Recreation, Religion, Secondary education, Special weeks, Sports, Youth services, Youth violence
Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. Bill TextSupporting the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. 10/22/2007--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 that bullying of school-aged children is a national concern and unhealthy for our families and communities. Commends national and community organizations, schools, parents, recreation programs, and religious institutions for promoting greater public awareness about bullying and bullying prevention activities. Supports the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week.
Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. Bill TextTo provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Virginia, that contains the cemetery of the Central Advent Christian Church and an adjoining tract of land located between the cemetery and road boundaries. 12/17/2007--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.) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the Central Advent Christian Church of Alleghany County, Virginia, all interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property in George Washington National Forest consisting of not more than eight acres, including a cemetery encompassing approximately six acres designated as an area of special use for the Church, as depicted on certain Forest Service maps. Subjects such conveyance [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Alabama, Animals, Budgets, Civil liberties, Community development, Congressional reporting requirements, Economic development, Economic policy, Emergency management, Eminent domain, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Farm lands, Federal aid programs, Government information, Government liability, Government paperwork, Government publicity, Governmental investigations, Grants-in-aid, Hurricane aftermath legislation, Hurricanes, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics), Injunctions, Intergovernmental fiscal relations, Irrigation, Land transfers, Landlord and tenant, Landowners, Law, Legal fees, Limitation of actions, Louisiana, Mississippi, National forests, Natural resources, Nonprofit organizations, Public lands, Real estate development, Religion, Right of property, Rural affairs, Rural economic development, Social services, State and local government, Tax-exempt organizations, Taxation, Urban affairs, Water resources, Water resources development, Wildlife refuges
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextTo protect private property rights. 7/16/2007--Introduced. Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 - Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development or over property that is used for economic development within seven years after that exercise, if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intended to be used. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain for economic development. Establishes a private cause of action for any private property owner or tenant who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this Act. Prohibits state immunity in federal or state court. Sets the statute of limitations at seven years. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce this Act [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Charities, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Emergency management, Federal officials, Floods, Gifts, Government employees, Kansas, Law enforcement officers, Local officials, Medical care, Medicine, National Guard, Paramedical personnel, Police, Religion, Rescue work, Social services, State and local government, State officials, Volunteer workers
Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544. Bill TextExpressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. 9/5/2007--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.) Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007. Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis. Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts. Commends the spirit and compassion of the people of Kansas.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Alien labor, Aliens, Boundaries, Civil rights, Clergy, Conspiracy, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Drug abuse, Drug traffic, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Executive departments, Fines (Penalties), Forced labor, Foreign policy, Government information, Homicide, Identification of criminals, Illegal aliens, Immigration, International affairs, Jurisdiction, Kidnapping, Labor, Larceny, Law, Life imprisonment, Mandatory sentences, Marine transportation, Medical care, Medicine, Missionaries, Obstruction of justice, Prosecution, Prostitution, Rape, Recidivists, Religion, Rescue work, Sentencing guidelines, Sex crimes, Slavery, Smuggling, Social services, Terrorism, Terrorists, Transportation, U.S. Sentencing Commission, Volunteer workers, Women
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - For Further Action See H.R.2830. Bill TextTo 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. 5/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to check against all available terrorist watchlists those alien smugglers and smuggled individuals who are interdicted at U.S. land, air, and sea borders. (Sec. 4) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise alien (and terrorist) smuggling offense and related penalty provisions. Specifies the following criminal penalties for individuals convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into the United States (applicable to each alien for whom the offense applies): (1) fine and/or up to five years incarceration for smuggling; (2) fine and/or up to one year incarceration for transit of the defendant's spouse,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo repeal the amendment made by section 796 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, exempting from harboring sanctions compensation for alien volunteers for certain religious organizations. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the provision (section 796 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006) exempting from harboring sanctions compensation for alien volunteers for certain religious organizations.
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