All Members of Congress Legislation - Federal Government

Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embry Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.

Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the Senate mourns the loss of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

Expresses its condolences to her family and friends and to the people of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio.

Honors her life as a highly esteemed and accomplished Member of Congress, dedicated community leader, and tireless advocate for those in need.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Makes Minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 110th Congress.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Natural Resources and on Veterans' Affairs.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates June 10, 2008, as National Hunger Awareness Day.

Authorizes the collection of food donations between May 12 and June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

(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.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

States that John Sidney McCain, III, is a "natural born Citizen'' under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States.

Prohibits the use of federal funds for a project or program named for an individual currently serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or Senator of the U.S. Congress.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.

Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends Senate Resolution 27 (making majority party appointments to the Senate Committees for the 110th Congress) to revise the membership on the Select Committee on Ethics, including the chairmanship.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.

Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.

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.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects named Majority Members to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate without further delay violations of House rules by Representative Dave Obey and report its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate action for such violations.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.

Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.

Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Homeland Security.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) Members' congressional papers should be properly maintained; (2) each Member of Congress should take all necessary measures to manage and preserve the Member's own congressional papers; and (3) each Member of Congress should be encouraged to arrange for the deposit or donation of the Member's own noncurrent congressional papers with a research institution properly equipped to care for them, and to make these papers available for educational purposes at a time the Member considers appropriate.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Elects Minority Members to the House Committee on: (1) Appropriations; (2) the Budget; (3) Financial Services; (4) Natural Resources; and (5) Transportation and Infrastructure.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Tom Lantos, a Representative from the state of California.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Tom Lantos, late a Representative from the state of California.

John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System Act - Directs the Archivist of the United States to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System to mark the geographic locations in the United States, including U.S. territories, of historically significant events related to struggles for civil rights based on racial equality.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish and maintain individual trails marking the geographic locations of such events. Authorizes the establishment of such a trail in each state where a significant civil rights event occurred.

Constitutional Amendment - States that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving votes cast by a majority of the Members of the House shall be the President.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that the Senate notes with deep appreciation the retirement of Chester Trent Lott (a Senator from the state of Mississippi).

Extends its best wishes to Trent Lott and his family.

Honors the integrity and outstanding work Trent Lott has done in service to his country.