All Educational facilities Legislation - Federal Government
H.R.6083 - To authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors.
Latest Action: 10/15/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-424. Bill Text To authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors. 10/15/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) award a grant to a nonprofit organization (such as the National District Attorneys Association) for a national training program to improve the professional skills of state and local prosecutors and to enhance the ability of federal, state, and local prosecutors to work together; and (2) provide assistance for carrying out such training program, including comprehensive continuing legal education in trial practice, substantive legal updates, and support staff training. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012. Comment on Bill S.2942 - A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
Latest Action: 06/04/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report. Bill Text A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center. 6/4/2008--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.) Authorizes the National District Attorneys Association to use the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina, for a national training program to improve the professional skills of state and local prosecutors and to enhance the ability of federal, state, and local prosecutors to work together. Authorizes the National Advocacy Center to provide comprehensive legal education in trial practice, substantive legal updates, and support staff training. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012. S.RES.527 - A resolution designating April 23, 2008, as "National Adopt a Library Day".
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3268; text as passed Senate: CR S3268; text of measure as introduced: CR S3262) Bill Text A resolution designating April 23, 2008, as "National Adopt a Library Day". 4/22/2008--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.) Designates April 23, 2008, as National Adopt A Library Day. Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries. Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. S.12 - A bill to promote home ownership, manufacturing, and economic growth.
Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587. Bill Text A bill to promote home ownership, manufacturing, and economic growth. 2/29/2008--Introduced. Homeownership, Manufacturing, and Economic Growth Act or the HOME Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring income, excise, and alternative minimum tax (AMT) provisions and expand other individual and business-related tax incentives. Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to undertake certain initiatives to help small businesses and imposes restrictions on litigation deemed frivolous. Extends through 2009 certain expiring tax provisions affecting individual and business taxpayers, including: (1) tax credits for nonbusiness energy property, residential energy efficient property, increasing research activities, Indian employment, railroad track maintenance, energy efficient appliances, and investment in new markets; (2) tax deductions for educational expenses, state and local sales taxes, food and book inventories, and energy efficient commercial [...] show full description H.R.4216 - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income Black students to higher education.
Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. Bill Text To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income Black students to higher education. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to Predominantly Black Institutions to: (1) enhance their capacity to serve more low- and middle-income Black American students; (2) expand higher education opportunities for students eligible for student assistance under title IV of the Act by encouraging such students to prepare for college and persist in secondary and postsecondary education; and (3) strengthen their financial ability to serve the academic needs of such students. Defines such institutions as accredited institutions serving at least 1,000 undergraduate students at least: (1) 50% of whom are pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree; (2) 40% of whom are Black Americans; and (3) 50% of whom are low-income or first-generation college [...] show full description S.2235 - A bill to designate the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the National Ag Science Center.
Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Bill Text A bill to designate the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the National Ag Science Center. 10/25/2007--Introduced.
National Ag Science Center Act of 2007 - Designates the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation in Stanislaus county, California, as the "National Ag Science Center." H.R.3400 - To fund capital projects of State and local governments, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Bill Text To fund capital projects of State and local governments, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Rebuilding America's Infrastructure - Establishes the Federal Bank for Infrastructure Modernization. Authorizes the Bank to make loans to any state, local government, Indian tribe, and regional or multistate organization for the development of certain transportation- and educational- and water and hazardous treatment-related capital infrastructure facility projects. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to: (1) loan and borrower eligibility; and (2) compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Buy American Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act (wages) as they relate to the development of such projects. H.R.3289 - To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged. Bill Text To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2007 or the PRE-K Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award matching grants to states to enhance or improve state-funded preschool programs. Sets forth a grant formula favoring states that: (1) have curricula aligned with state early learning standards; (2) follow nationally-established best practices for class size and teacher-to-student ratios; (3) require each teacher to hold at least an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field; and (4) have a plan for meeting the requirement, within five years of receiving such grant, that teachers hold at least a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive process for awarding grants to other states that demonstrate [...] show full description H.R.2976 - To halt Saudi support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and to secure full Saudi cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text To halt Saudi support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and to secure full Saudi cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents, and for other purposes. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Saudi Arabia Accountability Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Saudi Arabia must: (1) cooperate fully with the United States in the investigation of terror groups and individuals; (2) close permanently all organizations in Saudi Arabia that fund, train, encourage, or in any way aid terrorism anywhere in the world; (3) end funding for terror organizations outside Saudi Arabia; and (4) block funding from private Saudi citizens and entities to Saudi-based or offshore terror organizations. Directs the President to prohibit certain exports to Saudi Arabia and restrict travel of certain Saudi diplomats if the President cannot certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the government [...] show full description S.1642 - A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 110-231. Bill Text A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. 7/24/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise HEA programs and to extend the authorization of appropriations for them through FY2013. Title I: General Provisions - (Sec. 101) Adds definitions of a critical foreign language, distance education, and poverty line. Provides that critical foreign languages are those contained on the list designated by the Secretary of Education in the Federal Register on August 5, 1985, but allows the Secretary to set language priorities according to the purposes of a specific program and national security, economic competitiveness, and educational needs. States that poverty line refers to the poverty line applicable to a family of the size involved. (Sec. 102) Revises [...] show full description S.1542 - A bill to establish State infrastructure banks for education, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7074-7075) Bill Text A bill to establish State infrastructure banks for education, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Investing for Tomorrow's Schools Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to enter into cooperative agreements with states under which: (1) they establish state and multistate infrastructure banks for education; and (2) the Secretary awards grants to states for initial capital to make loans through such banks to local educational agencies and public libraries for construction, reconstruction, or renovation of public elementary or secondary schools and public library facilities. Grants congressional consent to states for interstate compacts to establish multistate infrastructure banks. Requires states to contribute from nonfederal sources at least 25% of the amount of each federal grant for an infrastructure bank. Lists types of projects eligible for such bank loans. Directs the Secretary to establish Healthy, High Performance School [...] show full description S.1513 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income African-American students to higher education.
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) Bill Text A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income African-American students to higher education. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to Predominantly Black Institutions to: (1) enhance their capacity to serve more low and middle-income African-American students; (2) expand higher education opportunities for students eligible for student assistance under title IV of the Act by encouraging such students to prepare for college and persist in secondary and postsecondary education; and (3) strengthen their financial ability to serve the academic needs of such students. Defines such institutions as accredited institutions serving at least 1,000 undergraduate students at least: (1) 50% of whom are pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree; (2) 40% of whom are African-Americans; and (3) 50% of whom are low-income or first-generation [...] show full description H.R.2436 - To strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide instruction in nanotechnology.
Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill Text To strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide instruction in nanotechnology. 5/22/2007--Introduced.
Nanotechnology in the Schools Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a nanotechnology in the schools program awarding grants to public or charter secondary schools offering advanced science courses and to institutions of higher education, for the purchase of nanotechnology equipment and software and the provision of nanotechnology education to students and teachers. H.R.2321 - To authorize the designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the National Ag Science Center.
Latest Action: 09/26/2007 - Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. Bill Text To authorize the designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the National Ag Science Center. 5/15/2007--Introduced.
National Ag Science Center Act of 2007 - Designates the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation in Stanislaus county, California, as the "National Ag Science Center." H.R.2076 - To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided a safe, lead-free supply of drinking water.
Latest Action: 04/30/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E891) Bill Text To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provided a safe, lead-free supply of drinking water. 4/30/2007--Introduced. Lead-Free Drinking Water Act of 2007 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review and revise the national primary drinking water regulation for lead to provide the maximum feasible protection for individuals affected by lead contamination, particularly vulnerable populations (e.g., infants, children, and pregnant and lactating women). Requires the revised regulation to establish: (1) a maximum contaminant level for lead in drinking water as measured at the tap; or (2) a drinking water treatment technique that meets specified criteria. Directs community water systems or nontransient noncommunity water systems to: (1) annually replace a percentage of non-lead free service lines until all such lines are replaced; (2) provide [...] show full description H.R.1862 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage new school construction through the creation of a new class of bond.
Latest Action: 04/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage new school construction through the creation of a new class of bond. 4/16/2007--Introduced.
Expand and Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable tax credit to holders of school construction bonds. Sets forth requirements for issues of school construction bonds, including that: (1) 95% of the proceeds of such bonds must be used to construct new elementary and secondary school facilities and provide equipment for such schools; (2) local education agencies must require private business contributions of not less than 10% of the proceeds of an issue; and (3) bonds must be used for schools which meet specified criteria relating to curriculum, the alleviation of classroom overcrowding, and student-teacher ratios. Provides for a national school construction bond limitation of $400 million in 2008 and 2009. S.1115 - A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards for consumer products and industrial equipment, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/23/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-85. Bill Text A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards for consumer products and industrial equipment, and for other purposes. 4/16/2007--Introduced. Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act with respect to advanced lighting technologies. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to the expediting of new energy efficiency standards. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to high efficiency vehicles, advanced batteries, and energy storage. United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) implement a research, development, and demonstration program to support the ability of the United States to remain globally competitive in energy storage systems for motor transportation and electricity transmission and distribution; and (2) establish an Energy [...] show full description H.R.1796 - To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish national emergency centers on military installations.
Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. Bill Text To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish national emergency centers on military installations. 3/29/2007--Introduced. National Emergency Centers Establishment Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish at least six national emergency centers on military installations to use existing infrastructure to provide: (1) temporary housing, medical, and humanitarian assistance to individuals and families dislocated due to an emergency or major disaster; and (2) centralized locations for the training of first responders and the coordination of preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Lists minimum requirements for sites for such centers, including that they be capable of: (1) meeting for an extended period the housing, health, transportation, education, public works, humanitarian, and other transition needs of a large number of individuals affected; (2) being scaled up or down to accommodate major disaster preparedness and response drills,[...] show full description S.775 - A bill to establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States.
Latest Action: 11/07/2007 - By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 110-225. Bill Text A bill to establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States. 8/2/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Establishes the National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States to ensure that U.S. infrastructure meets current and future demand, facilitates economic growth, is maintained in a manner that ensures public safety, and is developed or modified in a sustainable manner.(Sec. 4) Requires the Commission to study the state of U.S. infrastructure, including: (1) the capacity of infrastructure to sustain economic development and competitiveness; (2) the age and condition of public infrastructure; (3) the methods used to finance the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure; (4) investment requirements needed to maintain and to improve infrastructure and the projected need of investment requirements [...] show full description H.R.1319 - To authorize an additional use of the property containing the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah, that was conveyed by the United States to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association in 1909, to authorize the reconveyance of the property subject to certain use restrictions, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill Text To authorize an additional use of the property containing the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah, that was conveyed by the United States to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association in 1909, to authorize the reconveyance of the property subject to certain use restrictions, and for other purposes. 3/5/2007--Introduced.
Allows the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association in Salt Lake City, Utah, to use all or part of the property conveyed by the Act of January 23, 1909 (the Act), which is still owned by the Association and which is not used by the Association for cemetery purposes, for the construction of a school and related educational and recreational purposes in addition to the purpose specified in the Act. Permits such property to be conveyed as authorized under state law subject to such modified use restrictions. S.609 - A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.
Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Star Print ordered on S. 609. Bill Text A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. 2/15/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make federal provisions which prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds either in excess of appropriated amounts or in violation of sequestration orders under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1986 inapplicable to: (1) any amount collected or received as federal universal service contributions; or (2) the expenditure or obligation of amounts attributable to such contributions. S.638 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants.
Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill Text A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants. 2/15/2007--Introduced.
Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations to make collegiate housing and infrastructure improvement grants to certain tax-exempt social clubs (e.g., college fraternities and sororities) so long as all of the active members of such clubs are full-time students at the college or university with which such clubs are associated. Defines "collegiate housing and infrastructure grants" to include grants to provide, improve, operate, or maintain collegiate housing. H.R.861 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with which nonresidents of a State may carry concealed firearms in the State.
Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the |
