All Congressional veto Legislation - Federal Government
S.J.RES.44 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule set forth as requirements contained in the August 17, 2007, letter to State Health Officials from the Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the State Health Official Letter 08-003, dated May 7, 2008, from such Center.
Latest Action: 07/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943) Bill Text A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule set forth as requirements contained in the August 17, 2007, letter to State Health Officials from the Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the State Health Official Letter 08-003, dated May 7, 2008, from such Center. 7/17/2008--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to requirements set forth in the State Health Official Letter 07-001, dated August 17, 2007, issued by the Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the State Health Official Letter 08-003, dated May 7, 2008, from such Center, requiring states that expand the income eligibility level for children under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) above 250% of the federal poverty level to [...] show full description Comment on Bill H.J.RES.95 - Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 6/24/2008--Introduced.
Expresses congressional disfavor of the proposed agreement for cooperation (concerning civilian nuclear cooperation with the Russian Federation) transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 13, 2008. H.J.RES.85 - Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation. 5/14/2008--Introduced.
Expresses congressional disfavor of the proposed agreement for cooperation (concerning civilian nuclear cooperation with the Russian Federation) transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 13, 2008. H.CON.RES.324 - Expressing the sense of Congress relating to the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia.
Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill Text Expressing the sense of Congress relating to the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia. 4/8/2008--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that it should not approve the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia signed on November 22, 2006. S.J.RES.30 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid program.
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163) Bill Text A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid program. 3/13/2008--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional state plan case management services under the Medicaid program. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.J.RES.79 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill Text Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 3/13/2008--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership. H.J.RES.78 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid Program.
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill Text Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid Program. 3/13/2008--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional state plan case management services under the Medicaid program. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect. S.2719 - A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes.
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604. Bill Text A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. 3/5/2008--Introduced.
Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void. Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English. S.J.RES.28 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Received in the House. Bill Text A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. 5/15/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect. H.J.RES.76 - Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1/15/2008--Introduced.
Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer respecting a specified proposed sale of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. H.R.4124 - To direct the President to withdraw from the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Bill Text To direct the President to withdraw from the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. 11/8/2007--Introduced.
Fair Trade for All Act of 2007 - Directs the President to withdraw the United States from the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement entered into on April 12, 2006, with the government of Peru. H.R.3917 - To suspend the effectiveness of certain regulations relating to the penny, and the authority to prescribe such regulations, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. Bill Text To suspend the effectiveness of certain regulations relating to the penny, and the authority to prescribe such regulations, and for other purposes. 10/22/2007--Introduced.
Coinage Efficiency Act of 2007 - Declares that specified authority of the Director of the U.S. Mint shall cease to apply, and shall have no force or effect, with respect to one-cent coins. Denies the Secretary of the Treasury authority to prescribe any regulations that would limit or prohibit the export, melting, or treatment of the one-cent coin until such time as the Secretary first issues a one-cent coin with a different metallic content than the one-cent coins issued as of the date of enactment of this Act. S.J.RES.22 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions.
Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201) Bill Text A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. 10/22/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.R.3880 - To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/22/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill Text To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to designate and modify the boundaries of the National Mall area in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States and other activities, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to make recommendations for the termination of the authority of a person to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Mall Designation and Revitalization Act - Authorizes the National Capital Planning Commission (the Commission) to modify the boundaries of Areas I and II of the National Mall in the District of Columbia reserved for the location of commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States. Prohibits such a decision from being subject to review.[...] show full description H.J.RES.55 - To disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2060) Bill Text To disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. 10/3/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. S.J.RES.20 - A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.
Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Bill Text A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. 10/3/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.J.RES.54 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions.
Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. 9/27/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.J.RES.51 - Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card.
Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill Text Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card. 9/24/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requiring that aliens lawfully admitted for permanent U.S. residence, and issued a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) between 1979 and 1989, apply for a new card during a 120-day filing period. Provides that such rule shall have no force or effect. S.J.RES.18 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid program.
Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418) Bill Text A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid program. 9/11/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.J.RES.49 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program.
Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under the Medicaid Program. 9/11/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves a specified rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to a cost limit for providers operated by units of government and other provisions under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Declares that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.J.RES.47 - Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule.
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill Text Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule. 7/30/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the Congress on June 6, 2007, relating to adjustment of the immigration and naturalization benefit application and petition fee schedule, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. H.R.2252 - To create a national commission, modeled after the successful Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, to establish a timely, independent, and fair process for realigning or closing outdated, ineffective, or inefficient executive agencies.
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. Bill Text To create a national commission, modeled after the successful Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, to establish a timely, independent, and fair process for realigning or closing outdated, ineffective, or inefficient executive agencies. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Government Reform Act of 2007 - Establishes a Government Reform Commission to: (1) examine the current configuration of executive agencies and investigate their duties and responsibilities; (2) review agency operational jurisdictions to determine whether areas of overlap exist and whether the mission of any agency has become obsolete; (3) review and report to the President and Congress on existing Government Accountability Office (GAO), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and Inspector General reports, together with any other existing governmental and nongovernmental recommendations, including those offered by the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control, for reducing waste in executive agencies; (4) [...] show full description Latest Action: 02/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill Text To extend trade promotion authority. 2/14/2007--Introduced.
Trade Promotion Authority Extension and Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 to extend the President's authority until July 1, 2011 (or until July 1, 2016, and July 1 of each fifth year thereafter if the President extends such authority and the Congress approves) to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries whose tariff and nontariff policies unduly burden or restrict U.S. trade or adversely affects the U.S. economy. Extends trade authorities procedures (congressional approval) to bills implementing trade agreements entered into during the five-year period beginning on July 1, 2011, and during each five-year period thereafter, unless Congress disapproves after April 1, and before July 1, of the year in which any such five-year period begins. H.R.1054 - To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional review of newly-passed District laws.
Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Bill Text To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional review of newly-passed District laws. 2/14/2007--Introduced.
District of Columbia Legislative Autonomy Act of 2007 - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District laws. H.R.768 - To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. Bill Text To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void. Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English. H.R.787 - To state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill Text To state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007 - States that: (1) U.S. Armed Forces levels in Iraq after the date of enactment of this Act shall not exceed January 10, 2007, levels without specific statutory authority enacted by Congress after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) except as otherwise provided, the phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq shall begin by May 1, 2007. Authorizes the President to temporarily suspend such redeployment upon certification to Congress that: (1) such action is in the U.S. national interest; and (2) the government of Iraq is taking specified actions. Resumes redeployment if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving such suspension or suspension renewal. Authorizes, upon certification by the President to Congress, post-deployment retention of certain forces in Iraq to: (1) protect U.S. personnel and facilities; (2) conduct [...] show full description S.433 - A bill to state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1322, S1343-1344) Bill Text A bill to state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007 - States that: (1) U.S. Armed Forces levels in Iraq after the date of enactment of this Act shall not exceed January 10, 2007, levels without specific statutory authority enacted by Congress after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) except as otherwise provided, the phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq shall begin by May 1, 2007. Authorizes the President to temporarily suspend such redeployment upon certification to Congress that: (1) such action is in the U.S. national interest; and (2) the government of Iraq is taking specified actions. Resumes redeployment if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving such suspension or suspension renewal. Authorizes, upon certification by the President to Congress, post-deployment retention of certain forces in Iraq to: (1) protect U.S. personnel and facilities; (2) [...] show full description H.R.63 - To provide that the approved application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the drug commonly known as RU-486 is deemed to have been withdrawn, to provide for the review by the Comptroller General of the United States of the process by which the Food and Drug Administration approved such drug, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text To provide that the approved application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the drug commonly known as RU-486 is deemed to have been withdrawn, to provide for the review by the Comptroller General of the United States of the process by which the Food and Drug Administration approved such drug, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. RU-486 Suspension and Review Act of 2007 - Deems the approved application for the drug mifepristone (marketed as Mifeprex, commonly known as RU-486, and used for the chemically induced termination of intrauterine pregnancy) to have been withdrawn. Deems the drug misoprostol to be misbranded under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) if it bears labeling providing that the drug may be used for the medical termination of intrauterine pregnancy. Directs the Comptroller General to review and report on the process by which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone. Provides for the [...] show full description H.RES.18 - Expressing disapproval by the House of Representatives of the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004.
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. Bill Text Expressing disapproval by the House of Representatives of the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004. 1/4/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico, establishing totalization arrangements between the Social Security Systems of the two countries, which was signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004. H.RES.22 - Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the Social Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico.
Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. Bill Text Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the Social Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico. 1/4/2007--Introduced.
Disapproves the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico, establishing totalization arrangements between the Social Security Systems of the two countries, which was signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004. |
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