Mayors Legislation - Federal Government

Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 131.

Bill Text
Recognizing and honoring the lifetime contributions of Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart on the dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the Florida International University College of Law.

2/7/2007--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.)

Honors Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart for his lifetime of accomplishments contributing to democracy.

Recognizes the Florida International University dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the College of Law as an appropriate tribute to his memory.

Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14499-14500)

Bill Text
A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.

11/15/2007--Introduced.

Recognizes the pioneering career of Carl Stokes, who helped expand political opportunity for minorities by becoming the first African-American mayor of a major American city.

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the election of Carl Stokes as the Mayor of Cleveland and the first African-American mayor of a major American city, one of the most significant events in the American Civil Rights movement.

Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Bill Text
Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.

11/14/2007--Introduced.

Recognizes the pioneering career of Carl Stokes, who helped expand political opportunity for minorities by becoming the first African-American mayor of a major American city.

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the election of Carl Stokes as the Mayor of Cleveland and the first African-American mayor of a major American city, one of the most significant events in the American Civil Rights movement.

Latest Action: 08/09/2007 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6301 Highway 58 in Harrison, Tennessee, as the "Claude Ramsey Post Office".

8/9/2007--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6301 Highway 58 in Harrison, Tennessee, as the "Claude Ramsey Post Office."

Latest Action: 09/28/2007 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Text
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building".

6/28/2007--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. Hearings held.

Bill Text
To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to conform the District charter to revisions made by the Council of the District of Columbia relating to public education.

6/1/2007--Public Law.    (There are 3 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to revise the District of Columbia's charter (to conform to revisions made by the Council of the District of Columbia relating to public education).

Repeals the grant of authority to the Mayor and the District Council to establish the annual budget for the District's Board of Education, which also prohibits the Mayor and Council from specifying the amounts of and purposes for which funds may be expended.

Repeals: (1) the authority of the Board to govern D.C. public schools; and (2) provisions for election of the Board.

Latest Action: 08/09/2007 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building".

8/9/2007--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Bill Text
To 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: 05/07/2008 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, New York, as the "E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building".

5/7/2008--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, New York, as the "E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 11/30/2007 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building".

11/30/2007--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building".

6/10/2008--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 08/12/2008 - Signed by President.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue in San Gabriel, California, as the "Chi Mui Post Office Building".

8/12/2008--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue in San Gabriel, California, as the "Chi Mui Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14499-14500)

Bill Text
A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.

11/15/2007--Introduced.

Recognizes the pioneering career of Carl Stokes, who helped expand political opportunity for minorities by becoming the first African-American mayor of a major American city.

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the election of Carl Stokes as the Mayor of Cleveland and the first African-American mayor of a major American city, one of the most significant events in the American Civil Rights movement.

Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Bill Text
Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.

11/14/2007--Introduced.

Recognizes the pioneering career of Carl Stokes, who helped expand political opportunity for minorities by becoming the first African-American mayor of a major American city.

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the election of Carl Stokes as the Mayor of Cleveland and the first African-American mayor of a major American city, one of the most significant events in the American Civil Rights movement.

Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14748)

Bill Text
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building".

9/27/2007--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 11/30/2007 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building".

11/30/2007--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, New York, as the "E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building".

5/7/2008--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, New York, as the "E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 09/28/2007 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Text
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building".

6/28/2007--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building."

Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Bill Text
To 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: 08/09/2007 - Signed by President.

Bill Text
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building".

8/9/2007--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building."