All Congressional employees Legislation - Federal Government
S.3391 - A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes. 7/31/2008--Introduced.
United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2008 - Makes technical amendments to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 with respect to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Capitol Police. Requires the CAO to report to and serve at the pleasure of the Chief of the Capitol Police. Repeals the CAO's authority over the personnel of the Capitol Police Office of Administration. Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 to authorize the Chief of Police to discipline and suspend Capitol Police employees with or without pay. Establishes a General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the U.S. Capitol Police. Prohibits lump sum payments to terminated U.S. Capitol Police officers or employees for unused compensatory time. Comment on Bill 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 S.RES.621 - A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179) Bill Text A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police. 7/23/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Senate to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing; (2) gratitude and appreciation [...] show full description H.RES.1360 - Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill Text Honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. 7/23/2008--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.) Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10 year anniversary of their passing. H.R.6475 - To establish the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program.
Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text To establish the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program. 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.) Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2008 - Establishes the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program for the appointment of individuals who are graduates of accredited law schools to serve as Congressional Clerks in the Senate or House of Representatives. Requires the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to each select at least six individuals for a one-year term to serve as employees in their respective chambers. Specifies eligibility criteria for a Congressional Clerk, including that the selected candidate be a graduate of such a law school as of the starting date of his or her clerkship.[...] show full description S.3140 - A bill to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/21/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text A bill to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. 6/16/2008--Introduced. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 - Allows federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to increase the amount of paid parental leave available to up to eight administrative workweeks, based on the consideration of: (1) the benefits provided to the federal government of offering increased paid parental leave, including [...] show full description H.RES.1207 - Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer by electronic funds transfer with the option of receiving receipts of pay and withholdings electronically.
Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that the motion to suspend the rules be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. (consideration: CR H8025) Bill Text Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer by electronic funds transfer with the option of receiving receipts of pay and withholdings electronically. 9/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 8, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives to take necessary steps to provide individuals whose pay is disbursed by the CAO, by electronic funds transfer, with the option of: (1) receiving electronic receipt of such pay and its accompanying withholdings; (2) viewing electronically the individual's employee statement required under the Internal Revenue Code; and (3) revising electronically the individual's number of deductions and withholdings [...] show full description H.R.5972 - To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/05/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Bill Text To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes. 6/4/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2008 - Makes technical amendments to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 with respect to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Capitol Police. Repeals requirements that the Comptroller General be involved in the process of hiring and evaluating the CAO. (Thus, grants such authority solely to the Chief of the Capitol Police.)Transfers the CAO's authority to the Chief of Police over the personnel of the Capitol Police Office of Administration.Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 to terminate the Chief of Police's authority at the end of FY2012 to make advance payments for U.S. Capitol Police obligations for subscription [...] show full description S.2967 - A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of the Senate Restaurants after operations of the Senate Restaurants are contracted to be performed by a private business concern, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/17/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-279. Bill Text A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of the Senate Restaurants after operations of the Senate Restaurants are contracted to be performed by a private business concern, and for other purposes. 7/17/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes specified Senate Restaurants employees who are employees of the Architect of the Capitol on the date of enactment of this Act and who become employees of a contractor under a food services contract to elect to continue coverage of federal benefits, including retirement benefits, life and health insurance, annual and sick leave balances and accrual rates, and transit subsidies, after operations of the Senate Restaurants are contracted to be performed by a private business concern.Prohibits the basic pay of such an employee [...] show full description S.RES.539 - A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick.
Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3461-5362; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3514) Bill Text A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick. 4/29/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) Carol Woodcock to testify in the cases of State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carol Woodcock, and any other employee of the Senator from whom evidence may be sought in such cases. 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: 07/21/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text 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. 6/19/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 - Allows federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to increase the amount of paid parental leave available to up to eight administrative workweeks, based on the consideration of: (1) the benefits provided to the federal government [...] show full description H.R.5718 - 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: 04/10/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text 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. 4/8/2008--Introduced. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 - Allows federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) eight administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave.Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to allow the same substitution for covered congressional employees.Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow the same substitution for Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Library of Congress employees.Requires GAO to study [...] show full description H.R.5598 - To establish a program under which employing offices of the House of Representatives may agree to reimburse employees for child care expenses, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill Text To establish a program under which employing offices of the House of Representatives may agree to reimburse employees for child care expenses, and for other purposes. 3/12/2008--Introduced.
Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to establish a program under which an employing office of the House of Representatives may agree to have payments made from the applicable House accounts to reimburse employees for child care expenses incurred while they are carrying out official duties. H.RES.1003 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. 2/27/2008--Introduced. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to revise the composition of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Requires Committee members to be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House and the minority leader: three from the majority party, three from the minority party, and four former Members who have not been registered lobbyists for the last two years. (Currently the Speaker picks five and the minority leader picks five.) Limits chairmanship of the Committee to a current Member only. Rotates chairmanship of the Committee between the two parties from Congress to Congress after the 111th Congress, regardless of which party is in the majority. Requires the chairmanship for the 111th Congress to be held by a member of the majority [...] show full description 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 Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S155; text as passed Senate: CR S155; text of measure as introduced: CR S109) Bill Text A resolution commending Martin P. Paone 1/22/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the appreciation of the Senate to Marty Paone, and commends him for his lengthy, faithful and outstanding service to the Senate. H.RES.895 - Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1031, H. Res. 895 is considered passed House as amended. (consideration: CR H1534-1537; text as passed: CR H1534-1536) Bill Text Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes. 3/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) (Sec. 1) Establishes an independent Office of Congressional Ethics in the House of Representatives. Establishes a board to govern the Office, consisting of six individuals, three of them nominated by the Speaker of the House, subject to the Minority Leader's concurrence, and three by the Minority Leader, subject to the Speaker's concurrence. Requires the Speaker and the Minority Leader each to nominate an alternate board member, subject to their respective concurrence. Sets forth: (1) procedures for filling vacancies on the board; and (2) eligibility qualifications of board members. Requires the Speaker to designate one member of the board as chairman, and the Minority Leader to designate one as cochairman. Declares that selection and appointment of [...] show full description S.2419 - A bill to permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14849-14850) Bill Text A bill to permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes. 12/6/2007--Introduced. Working Families Flexibility Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work; (2) the times when the employee is required to work; or (3) where the employee is required to work. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests. Makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with any rights provided to an employee under this Act. Authorizes an employee to file a complaint with the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor for any violations of such rights. Provides for the investigation and assessment of civil penalties or the award of relief for alleged violations,[...] show full description H.R.4301 - To permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Bill Text To permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible work terms and conditions, and for other purposes. 12/6/2007--Introduced. Working Families Flexibility Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work; (2) the times when the employee is required to work; or (3) where the employee is required to work. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests. Makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with any rights provided to an employee under this Act. Authorizes an employee to file a complaint with the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor for any violations of such rights. Provides for the investigation and assessment of civil penalties or the award of relief for alleged violations, [...] show full description S.RES.386 - A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi.
Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14658; text as passed Senate: CR S14658; text of measure as introduced: CR S14643) Bill Text A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi. 11/16/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) Dorothy Anderson and Blayne Garth Glissman, Jr. to testify in the case of State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Dorothy Anderson and Blayne Garth Glissman, Jr. in such case. S.RES.361 - A resolution to permit the collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to United States military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism.
Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13645; text as passed Senate: CR S13645; text of measure as introduced: CR S13641) Bill Text A resolution to permit the collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to United States military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism. 10/31/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations to be sent to U.S. military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations. H.R.3799 - 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: 10/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text 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. 10/10/2007--Introduced.
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2007 - Allows federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) eight administrative weeks of paid leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to allow the same substitution for covered congressional employees. H.R.3571 - To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term.
Latest Action: 12/26/2007 - Signed by President. Bill Text To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term. 12/26/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 with respect to the prohibition against any member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance (OC) having held a position as a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives or the Senate, or of certain other legislative branch instrumentalities or entities, within four years of the date of appointment to the OC Board. (The Act also applies such disqualifications to the OC positions of Executive Director,[...] show full description H.R.3550 - To require every Senator and Representative in, and Delegate and Resident Commissioner to, the Congress to obtain copies of the Constitution of the United States of America and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document.
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1839) Bill Text To require every Senator and Representative in, and Delegate and Resident Commissioner to, the Congress to obtain copies of the Constitution of the United States of America and distribute them to their staff and require that they all read such document. 9/17/2007--Introduced.
AMERICA Act of 2007: A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again - Expresses the sense of Congress that since Members of Congress swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States, write laws regarding the powers granted to the government, and propose constitutional amendments, they should be required to read this important document, including its amendments. Directs every Senator and Representative to obtain copies of the Constitution, distribute them to their staff, and require the staff to read it at least once during each session of Congress. H.RES.645 - Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police as the House honors the 10th Anniversary of the tragic deaths of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, who lost their lives protecting the Capitol and the people inside from an armed attack.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill Text Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police as the House honors the 10th Anniversary of the tragic deaths of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, who lost their lives protecting the Capitol and the people inside from an armed attack. 7/23/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Declares that the House of Representatives expresses its: (1) gratitude and appreciation for the professional manner in which the U.S. Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; and (2) appreciation for the dedication such officers display in protecting the Capitol Complex. Commends them for their continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visitors. H.RES.611 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9682-9685) Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Officers of the House of Representatives to preserve immediately all records, documents, recordings, electronic transmissions, or other material, regardless of form, related to the voting irregularities of August 2, 2007. Establishes a select committee to: (1) investigate the circumstances surrounding the record vote requested on the motion to recommit to H.R. 3161, including the Chair's ruling over the Parliamentarian's objections; (2) report to the House regarding the actions of any Members, officers, or employees of the House engaged in the disenfranchisement of Members in voting on the question of the requested record vote; and (3) recommend changes to House rules and procedures necessary to protect the voting rights of constitutionally elected Members chosen by the people of the United States of America. S.RES.284 - A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City and County of Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill.
Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10335 text as passed Senate: CR S10335 text of measure as introduced: CR S10319) Bill Text A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City and County of Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill. 7/30/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) Matthew Cheroutes and any other employees of Senator Salazar's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the cases of City and County of Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Matthew Cheroutes and other employees of Senator Salazar's staff in such cases. S.RES.263 - A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn, Brian David Terrell, Dixie Jenness Webb, Kathleen McQuillen, and Elton Lloyd Davis.
Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8757-8758 text as passed Senate: CR S8758 text of measure as introduced: CR S8798-8799) Bill Text A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn, Brian David Terrell, Dixie Jenness Webb, Kathleen McQuillen, and Elton Lloyd Davis. 7/9/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) Robert Renaud and Janice Goode to testify in the cases of State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn, Brian David Terrell, Dixie Jenness Webb, Kathleen McQuillen, and Elton Lloyd Davis, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Robert Renaud and Janice Goode in such cases. 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.2822 - To establish an Independent Ethics Commission within the House of Representatives composed of former Federal judges.
Latest Action: 06/21/2007 - Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 committee con Bill Text To establish an Independent Ethics Commission within the House of Representatives composed of former Federal judges. 6/21/2007--Introduced.
Independent Ethics Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes within the House of Representatives an Independent Ethics Commission composed only of former federal judges. Prescribes procedures for: (1) initiation of investigations, upon the filing of a complaint or upon the Commission's own initiative; and (2) for consequent actions. |
