All House rules and procedure Legislation - Federal Government
H.RES.1507 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7110) making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10059-10074) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7110) making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7110) making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. Comment on Bill H.RES.1449 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 187 (Roll no. 605). Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. 9/17/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6604) to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets. H.RES.1434 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.
Latest Action: 09/16/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8168-8178) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism. 9/15/2008--Reported to House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6842 (National Capital Security and Safety Act). H.RES.1433 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/16/2008 - Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 265. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes. 9/15/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural [...] show full description H.RES.1389 - Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.RES.1388 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1338) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 548). (text: CR H7637) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1338) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1338) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex. H.RES.1384 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6599) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 549). (consideration: CR H7678) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6599) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 7/29/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6599) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. H.R.6608 - To provide for the replacement of lost income for employees of the House of Representatives who are members of a reserve component of the armed forces who are on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill Text To provide for the replacement of lost income for employees of the House of Representatives who are members of a reserve component of the armed forces who are on active duty for a period of more than 30 days, and for other purposes. 9/11/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act - Requires the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives to pay an eligible House employee, who is also a member of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces, for each active duty month the amount by which the employee's regular compensation from the House would have exceeded (if at all) the total monthly military compensation paid to the employee for the active duty month by the Secretary of Defense. Limits employee eligibility for such adjusted [...] show full description H.RES.1344 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7013-7018) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposes. 7/15/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System. H.RES.1343 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 7/15/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. H.RES.1339 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 7/14/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. H.RES.1331 - Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1399) to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
Latest Action: 07/24/2008 - Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Souder. Petition No: 110-14. (Discharge petition text with signatures.) Bill Text Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1399) to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia. 7/10/2008--Introduced.
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1399 (Second Amendment Enforcement Act). H.RES.1318 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/09/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes. 7/8/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records. H.RES.1317 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1286) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.
Latest Action: 07/10/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6349, H6363-6364) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1286) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. 7/8/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1286) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. H.R.6180 - To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/02/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill Text To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the role of Congress in trade policymaking should be strengthened, and for other purposes. 6/4/2008--Introduced. Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008, or the TRADE Act of 2008 - Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to: (1) review biennially certain free trade agreements (including Uruguay Round Agreements) between the United States and foreign countries; and (2) report to the Congressional Trade Agreement Review Committee regarding such agreements, including analyses of specified subjects and of each agreement, as well as whether the country has a democratic form of government that respects certain core labor rights and fundamental human rights, protects intellectual property rights, and enforces environmental laws.[...] show full description H.RES.1304 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6094-6102) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. 6/25/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation. H.RES.1299 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6025-6028) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 6/24/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. H.RES.1298 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6016-6022) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community. 6/24/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community. H.RES.1297 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6022-6025) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes. 6/24/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax. S.3159 - A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced.
Enumerated Powers Act - Requires each Act of Congress to contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. Declares that failure to comply with this requirement shall give rise to a point of order in either chamber of Congress. H.RES.1285 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6304) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5739-5741) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6304) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes. 6/19/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6304) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence. H.RES.1281 - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5592) Bill Text Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 6/18/2008--Introduced.
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (making supplemental appropriations for FY2008) on the same day it is presented to the House.
H.RES.1277 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5586-5592) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. 6/17/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave. H.RES.1276 - Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5876) to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5734-5739) Bill Text Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5876) to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes. 6/17/2008--Introduced.
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5876 (Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008). H.RES.1265 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5749) to provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 407). (consideration: CR H5342, H5343-5344) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5749) to provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation. 6/11/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5749) to provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation. H.RES.1257 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 6/10/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. H.RES.1253 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6003) to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/10/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5119-5125, H5141-5142) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6003) to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. 6/9/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6003) to reauthorize Amtrak. H.RES.1252 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. 6/9/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.R.6148 - To make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill Text To make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met, and for other purposes. 5/22/2008--Introduced. Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act - Subjects bills implementing trade agreements to a point of order in both the Senate and the House of Representatives unless certain conditions are met. Withdraws congressional approval of a bill implementing a trade agreement if a report by the International Trade Commission (ITC) indicates that certain benchmarks and predictions made with respect to an agreement are not being met unless a joint resolution waiving such benchmarks and predictions is enacted by Congress. Describes the benchmarks as analyses of the following effects of the agreement: (1) resulting job creation and job losses; (2) resulting improvement in wages for U.S. workers; (3) implementation and enforcement of the labor and environmental standards by each country that is a party to the agreement;[...] show full description H.RES.1234 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/04/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4934-4935) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities, and for other purposes. 6/3/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities. H.RES.1233 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
Latest Action: 06/05/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1233. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. 6/3/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. H.RES.1218 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4457-4468) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. 5/21/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009. S.3006 - A bill to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority.
Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. Bill Text A bill to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority. 5/12/2008--Introduced.
Budget Enforcement Legislative Tool Act of 2008 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose, at any time and in any manner provided in this Act, the rescission of any discretionary budget authority in an appropriation Act. Prohibits funds made available for obligation under this procedure from being proposed for rescission again. Sets forth requirements for: (1) the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed rescission; and (2) expedited consideration of such proposal. H.RES.1213 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4337-4341) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009. H.RES.1212 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6049) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6049) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. 5/20/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6049) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief. H.RES.1197 - Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3891-3903) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 5/14/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. H.RES.1190 - Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3824-3828) Bill Text Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 5/13/2008--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S.Con.Res. 70 (congressional budget). H.RES.1189 - Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Cardoza called up H. Res. 1189, and asked for its immediate consideration. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. 5/13/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012. H.R.5995 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the highway fuels taxes, to provide for a Joint Committee on Earmark Reform, and to prohibit earmarking for the remainder of the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the co Bill Text To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the highway fuels taxes, to provide for a Joint Committee on Earmark Reform, and to prohibit earmarking for the remainder of the 110th Congress. 5/8/2008--Introduced. Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend excise taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene between May 26, 2008, and September 1, 2008. Reimburses the Highway Trust Fund for any reduction in revenues resulting from such suspension.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer amounts from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund if the Secretary determines that the amount in such Fund is insufficient to meet anticipated payments for FY2009. Establishes a Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform to study and report on the practices of Congress and the executive branch regarding earmarks in appropriations, tax, and tariff measures.Declares it not in order in [...] show full description H.RES.1175 - Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3134-3146) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. 5/6/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy [...] show full description H.RES.1174 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5818) to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and to make grants to States for related costs.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3119-3124) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5818) to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and to make grants to States for related costs. 5/6/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5818) to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and to make grants to States for related costs. H.RES.1167 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2953-2956) Bill Text Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 4/30/2008--Introduced.
Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, May 1, 2008, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to the following measures: (1) H.R. 5715 (Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008); (2) H.R. 493 (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008); and (3) a bill to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. H.RES.1157 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2891-2894) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes. 4/29/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. H.RES.1156 - Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2956-2961) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. 4/29/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. H.RES.1148 - Providing additional amounts for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611.
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2737) Bill Text Providing additional amounts for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611. 4/24/2008--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.) Provides additional funds for expenses of the House Select Committee established under H.Res. 611 to investigate the circumstances on August 2, 2007, surrounding the record vote requested on the motion to recommit H.R. 3161, including the Chair's ruling over the Parliamentarian's objections. H.RES.1126 - Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2586-2593) Bill Text Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 4/22/2008--Introduced.
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2830 to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. H.RES.1125 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5819) to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2577-2586) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5819) to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes. 4/22/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5819) to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. H.RES.1107 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5715) to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families.
Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2362-2367) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5715) to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families. 4/16/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5715 (Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008). H.RES.1103 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2634) to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2367-2374) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2634) to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes. 4/16/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2634 (Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008). H.RES.1102 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - H.AMDT.989 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Sutton. (consideration: CR H2305; text: CR H2305) Amendment made technical and clarifying changes to the text of the amendment considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of the rule. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes. 4/15/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5719 (Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008). H.RES.1092 - Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. 4/10/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the House committee and floor consideration requirements of the Trade Act of 1974 for automatic discharge from committee of an implementing bill after a specified period of time, a vote on final passage after 15 days from report or discharge, and the highly privileged and non-debatable character of a motion to proceed to consideration of the bill shall not apply in the case of H.R. 5724, a bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. H.RES.1084 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes. 4/9/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2016 (National Landscape Conservation System Act). H.RES.1083 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2537) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2537) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2537 (Beach Protection Act of 2007). H.RES.1072 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that Members post on their websites all earmark requests made to the Committee on Appropriations.
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that Members post on their websites all earmark requests made to the Committee on Appropriations. 4/2/2008--Introduced.
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner requesting the Committee on Appropriations or any subcommittee to include a congressional earmark in any legislation, related report, or joint statement of managers accompanying a conference report to: (1) include also the proposed recipient, amount requested, the project name, and a project description of the matter that is the subject of that congressional earmark; and (2) post such information on his or her website within 24 hours of making that request. H.RES.1071 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4847) to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1977) Bill Text Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4847) to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes. 4/3/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4847 (United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008). |
