All Exhibitions Legislation - Federal Government
H.RES.1286 - Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill Text Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. 7/23/2008--Passed House 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.) Recognizes the important role that arts and arts education plays in the lives of Americans. Recognizes the continuing contributions and influence of African-American art work to America's cultural life. Urges all citizens to support efforts to strengthen artistic training and appreciation in schools. Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. Comment on Bill H.RES.1171 - Congratulating the on-premises sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses on the occasion of its 62nd Annual International Sign Expo.
Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. Bill Text Congratulating the on-premises sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses on the occasion of its 62nd Annual International Sign Expo. 5/1/2008--Introduced.
Congratulates the members of the on-premises sign and sign products industry on their 62nd Annual International Sign Expo and encourages the on-premises sign industry to continue events such as the Expo to educate the small business community and the general public about the benefits of effective signage. H.RES.1138 - Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the greater mid-southern region for 77 years.
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill Text Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the greater mid-southern region for 77 years. 4/23/2008--Introduced.
Congratulates and recognizes the achievements of Carnival Memphis and its honorees in both the business and philanthropic communities for their community impact in the city of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, on the 77th anniversary of Carnival Memphis. S.2652 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum.
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068) Bill Text A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum. 2/14/2008--Introduced.
America's National World War II Museum Expansion Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. S.2577 - A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497) Bill Text A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows. 1/30/2008--Introduced. Gun Show Background Check Act of 2008 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to require registration of gun show promoters and to set forth the responsibilities of promoters, licensees, and other transferors.Provides that if any part of a firearm transaction takes place at a gun show, each licensed importer, manufacturer, and dealer who transfers one or more firearms to a person who is not licensed shall, within ten days after the transfer, submit a report of the transfer to the Attorney General. Sets forth penalties for violations.Grants the Attorney General authority to enter the place of business of any gun show promoter and any place where a gun show is held, during business hours and without a showing of reasonable cause or a warrant, for purposes of examining records and the inventory of licensees conducting business to determine compliance with this Act.Increases [...] show full description H.RES.950 - Recognizing the 19th annual "Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities" which will be held from January 26, 2008, to February 3, 2008.
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill Text Recognizing the 19th annual "Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities" which will be held from January 26, 2008, to February 3, 2008. 1/29/2008--Introduced.
Recognizes the 19th annual "Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities" which shall be held from January 26-February 3, 2008. H.R.5159 - To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/20/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes. 3/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 3, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008 - Title I: Administration and Management of Capitol Visitor Center - Subtitle A: Description of Facility - (Sec. 102) Grants authority to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration (supervising Committees) to exercise policy review and oversight over the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). (Sec. 103) Declares that certain "unassigned" expansion space for the Senate [...] show full description H.R.4888 - To allow the Department of Homeland Security to grant a waiver or exception from certain airspace restrictions.
Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection. Bill Text To allow the Department of Homeland Security to grant a waiver or exception from certain airspace restrictions. 12/19/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Appropriations Act, 2004 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to grant a waiver or exemption from certain airspace restrictions with respect to an event, stadium, or other venue if the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Transportation Security Administration, determines that granting such waiver or exemption poses no security risk. S.2512 - A bill to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/16/2008 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-368. Bill Text A bill to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes. 6/16/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Act of 2008 - Establishes the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Partnership as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Partnership to submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes appropriations. H.R.4652 - To direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Referred to House Energy and Commerce Bill Text To direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purposes. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Environmental Justice Access and Implementation Act of 2007 - Requires specified federal agencies to establish an Office of Environmental Justice pursuant to Executive Order 12898 (concerning federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations).Defines "environmental justice" as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, educational level, or income in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. Requires the inclusion of minority and low-income populations with health vulnerabilities and exposure to certain environmental conditions in criteria for defining an environmental justice community. Requires federal agencies to integrate the environmental justice strategy developed under Executive [...] show full description H.R.4457 - To establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 12/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill Text To establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. 12/12/2007--Introduced.
Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Partnership as the coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Partnership to develop and submit a management plan for the Area. Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance as the coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Alliance to develop and submit a management plan for the Area. S.2409 - A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content.
Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content. 12/5/2007--Introduced. Loyalty to Our Legacy Act of 2007 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on a permanent basis. Prohibits the AOC, in preparing and producing any exhibit or other material relating to the CVC, from removing or refusing to include any language, symbol, writing, document, or record on the grounds that [...] show full description S.2237 - A bill to fight crime.
Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13451-13452) Bill Text A bill to fight crime. 10/25/2007--Introduced. Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, and other federal laws to establish and reauthorize programs to prevent and control crime. Reauthorizes and expands the program for community-oriented policing services (COPS program). Authorizes the hiring of an additional 1,000 agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in FY2008-FY2012. Authorizes the hiring of additional Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents.Establishes a National Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice to study the role of law enforcement after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 for: (1) early Head [...] show full description H.R.3955 - To provide for educational partnerships between science museums and National Laboratories.
Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Bill Text To provide for educational partnerships between science museums and National Laboratories. 10/24/2007--Introduced.
Science Museum and National Laboratory Partnership Demonstration Act - Authorizes the award of up to five grants only to partnerships that include science museums, or consortia thereof serving at least 1,000,000 visitors annually and with an existing partnership with one or more national laboratories, for the purposes of : (1) increasing public understanding of scientific work occurring at the national laboratories; (2) developing exhibits and informal education programs featuring advances in the physical sciences; and (3) increasing public understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Disallows such science museums or consortia from receiving more than 60% of a grant award for any fiscal year, with the remaining funds allocated to National Laboratory partners. H.R.3908 - To direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content.
Latest Action: 10/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill Text To direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content. 10/18/2007--Introduced. Loyalty to Our Legacy Act of 2007 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on a permanent basis. Prohibits the AOC, in preparing and producing any exhibit or other material relating to the CVC, from removing or refusing to include any language, symbol, writing, document, or record on the grounds that they [...] show full description H.CON.RES.226 - Calling on the United States Postal Service to create a special exterior light display on March 4, 2008, to reignite public awareness and appreciation of the accomplishments of the New Deal and the legacy of those programs for our Nation today, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill Text Calling on the United States Postal Service to create a special exterior light display on March 4, 2008, to reignite public awareness and appreciation of the accomplishments of the New Deal and the legacy of those programs for our Nation today, and for other purposes. 10/4/2007--Introduced.
Calls on the U.S. Postal Service to create a special exterior light display on March 4, 2008, at all postal facilities that were created by or are decorated with New Deal public art or interior fixtures to reignite public awareness and appreciation of the accomplishments of the New Deal, the men and women who participated in New Deal public works programs, and the legacy of those programs. H.RES.691 - Commending the Wings Over Houston Airshow for its great contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the United States Armed Forces, the City of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field.
Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill Text Commending the Wings Over Houston Airshow for its great contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the United States Armed Forces, the City of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field. 10/1/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the Wings Over Houston Airshow for its great contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the U.S. Armed Forces, the city of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field. H.R.3432 - A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-183. Bill Text A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 2/5/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) [...] show full description H.R.3270 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the United States as a temporary visitor.
Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill Text To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the United States as a temporary visitor. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Visitors Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize a Department of Homeland Security official to waive certain entry documentary requirements for a nonimmigrant child (unmarried and under the age of 16) who is a citizen or national of Mexico and accompanying parent or adult chaperone in instances of: (1) medical visits; (2) student groups; or (3) special community events. Sets forth additional requirements for such entries. H.R.2923 - To direct the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum.
Latest Action: 07/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill Text To direct the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum. 6/28/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National D-Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. S.1696 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. With written report No. 110-91. Bill Text An original bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 6/26/2007--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.) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies for FY2008. Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY2008 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: (1) land and resource management; (2) wildland fire management (including transfer of funds); (3) construction; (4) land acquisition; (5) Oregon and California grant lands; (5) range improvements; (6) service charges, [...] show full description S.1686 - An original bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Landrieu. With written report No. 110-89. (consideration: CR H8411-8412; text: CR H8411) Bill Text An original bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 6/25/2007--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.) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Legislative Branch Appropriations - Makes appropriations to the Senate for FY2008 for: (1) a payment to Susan Thomas, widow of Craig Thomas, a former Senator from Wyoming; (2) expense allowances; (3) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (4) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees (including the Committee on Appropriations); (5) agency contributions for employee benefits; (6) inquiries and investigations; (7) the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; (8) the Offices of the Secretary [...] show full description H.R.2730 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide a clear line of demarcation with regard to private ownership of any coin, medal, or numismatic item made or issued by the United States Government before January 1, 1933, and of any piece produced by the United States Mint before such date, that is not in the possession of the United States Government, to establish requirements with respect to the inventory of certain United States coins, medals, numismatic items, and other pieces produced by the United States Mint that are owned by the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Bill Text To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide a clear line of demarcation with regard to private ownership of any coin, medal, or numismatic item made or issued by the United States Government before January 1, 1933, and of any piece produced by the United States Mint before such date, that is not in the possession of the United States Government, to establish requirements with respect to the inventory of certain United States coins, medals, numismatic items, and other pieces produced by the United States Mint that are owned by the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. 6/14/2007--Introduced. Numismatic Rarities Certainty Act of 2007 - Declares that any coin, medal, numismatic item, or any other piece made or struck by the U.S. Mint before January 1, 1933, that is not in federal government possession shall not be considered to be U.S. property unless it is reacquired by the United States for value given in a sale or exchange. Instructs Secretary of [...] show full description H.R.2707 - To reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text To reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program. 7/30/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to one or more nonprofit educational organizations established to research, display, interpret, and collect artifacts relating to the history of the Underground Railroad. Requires each grant agreement to require the organization to: (1) establish a facility to house, display, and interpret the artifacts related to the history of the Underground Railroad; (2) demonstrate substantial private support for the facility through the implementation of a public-private partnership between a state or local public entity and a private entity providing certain matching funds; (3) create an endowment to fund shortfalls in the costs of ongoing facility operations; (4) establish a network of satellite centers throughout the United States to help disseminate information regarding [...] show full description |
