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Latest Action: 01/29/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextA bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments' constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments. 1/29/2007--Introduced. Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to limit the remedy, in a civil action against a state or local official for deprivation of civil rights, to injunctive and declaratory relief and deny attorneys' fees where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion, including violations relating to: (1) religious words or imagery in veterans' memorials, public buildings, or official seals of states or their subdivisions; and (2) the chartering of Boy Scout units by states or their [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated. 1/23/2007--Introduced. Grants a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation organized in the United States).
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Boy Scouts, Children, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Civil rights enforcement, Commemorations, Communications, Damages, Defense policy, Emblems, Federal office buildings, Government liability, Injunctions, Judicial opinions, Law, Legal fees, Military bases, Monuments and memorials, Politics and government, Public buildings, Religion, Religious liberty, Signs and symbols, State and local government
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextTo amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments' constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to limit the remedy, in a civil action against a state or local official for deprivation of civil rights, to injunctive and declaratory relief and deny attorneys' fees where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion, including violations relating to: (1) religious words or imagery in veterans' memorials, public buildings, or official seals of states or their subdivisions; and (2) the chartering of Boy Scout units by states or their subdivisions [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Defense policy, Families, Married people, Military dependents, Military medals, decorations, etc., Politics and government, Siblings Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextA bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the individuals eligible for associate membership in the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated. 3/1/2007--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.) Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants (currently, to parents and lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Defense policy, Families, Married people, Military dependents, Military medals, decorations, etc., Politics and government, Siblings Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo amend the Federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated, to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the spouse and siblings of a recipient of the Purple Heart. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants (currently, to parents and lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Defense policy, Families, Married people, Military dependents, Military medals, decorations, etc., Politics and government, Siblings Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the spouse and siblings of a recipient of the Purple Heart medal to become associate members in the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated. 2/13/2007--Introduced. Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the spouse and siblings (currently, to lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the congressional charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated, to authorize associate membership in the corporation for the spouse and siblings of a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. 4/30/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 6, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007 - Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants (currently, to parents and lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
Latest Action: 06/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated. 6/30/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Grants a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of New York).
Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated. 6/25/2007--Introduced. Grants a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of New York).
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S114) Bill TextA bill to recognize the organization known as the National Academics of Practice. 1/4/2007--Introduced. National Academies of Practice Recognition Act of 2007 - Grants a federal charter to the National Academies of Practice (a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the District of Columbia).
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Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo amend the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America to remove the restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and officers of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation. 5/21/2008--Introduced. Amends provisions of federal law relating to patriotic and national organizations to remove language restricting the Gold Star Wives of America from attempting to influence legislation.
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. 4/17/2008--Introduced. Grants a federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America (a nonprofit corporation and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia).
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextA bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated. 3/12/2008--Introduced. Grants a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation organized in the United States).
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. 110-399. Bill TextA bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. 6/24/2008--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.) Grants a federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America (a nonprofit corporation and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia).
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Latest Action: 10/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Bill TextTo temporarily raise the portfolio caps applicable to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, to provide the necessary financing to curb foreclosures by facilitating the refinancing of at-risk subprime borrowers into safe, prime loans, to preserve liquidity in the mortgage lending markets, and for other purposes. 10/9/2007--Introduced. Protecting Access to Safe Mortgages Act - Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to increase mortgage portfolio limitations placed upon: (1) the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae); and (2) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), respectively. Instructs the Director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to lift: (1) the limitation on growth provision set forth in the Fannie Mae Consent Order; and (2) the voluntary temporary growth limitation described in a certain [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. Bill TextTo establish a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. 10/2/2007--Introduced. National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports Establishment Act - Establishes the National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports as a charitable, nonprofit corporation to promote participation by private organizations in the activities of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Subjects any person who uses the Council's or Foundation's official seal or any trademark, trade name, sign, symbol, or insignia falsely representing association with, or authorization by, the Council or Foundation for the purpose of trade, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to promote any theatrical exhibition, athletic performance, or competition without the Foundation's consent to a civil action for remedies provided in the Trademark Act of 1946. Allows [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated. 6/30/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Grants a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of New York).
Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextTo grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated. 6/25/2007--Introduced. Grants a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of New York).
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Defense policy, Families, Married people, Military dependents, Military medals, decorations, etc., Politics and government, Siblings Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill TextA bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the individuals eligible for associate membership in the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated. 3/1/2007--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.) Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants (currently, to parents and lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the congressional charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated, to authorize associate membership in the corporation for the spouse and siblings of a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. 4/30/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 6, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007 - Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants (currently, to parents and lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
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