All Misconduct in office Legislation - Federal Government
H.R.5234 - To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the display, sale, or purchase of Social Security numbers without the affirmatively expressed consent of the individual, except in specified circumstances. Directs the Attorney General to study and report to Congress on all the uses of Social Security numbers permitted, required, authorized, or excepted under any federal law, including the impact of such uses on privacy and data security.Establishes a public records exception to the prohibition. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on Social Security numbers in public records. Grants the Attorney General rulemaking authority to enforce this Act's prohibition and to implement and clarify the permitted [...] show full description Comment on Bill H.R.4650 - To strengthen the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/08/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. Bill Text To strengthen the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, and for other purposes. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Congressional Disclosures Protections Act of 2007 - Amends federal personnel law to: (1) define "covered disclosure" with respect to federal whistleblower protections to mean a disclosure of information made by an employee to either House of Congress or to a congressional committee or staff member which such employee reasonably believes evidences a violation of any law, gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; (2) allow federal employees to seek de novo review of their whistleblower claims within one year of filing such claims; (3) expand legal remedies for whistleblowers, including triple damages for lost wages, triple attorney fees, and triple compensatory damages; and (4) require the Office of Special Counsel to provide legal [...] show full description H.R.4182 - To suspend the running of statutes of limitation for criminal prosecutions of individuals holding the offices of President and Vice President while they hold those offices.
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To suspend the running of statutes of limitation for criminal prosecutions of individuals holding the offices of President and Vice President while they hold those offices. 11/14/2007--Introduced.
Executive Branch Prosecutions Act of 2007 - Excludes from any period of limitation for the bringing of a criminal action against an individual holding the office of President or Vice President the time during which such individual held either office. S.2324 - A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Received in the House. Bill Text A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. 4/23/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require Inspectors General (IGs) for designated federal entities to be appointed without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or investigations.(Sec. 3) Requires the President, the heads of designated federal entities, the Librarian of Congress, the Capitol Police Board, and the Public Printer to communicate to Congress in writing the reasons for removing or transferring an IG no later than 30 days before such removal or transfer.[...] show full description H.RES.799 - Impeaching Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text Impeaching Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors. 11/6/2007--Introduced.
Impeaches Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth articles of impeachment stating that Vice President Cheney: (1) has purposely manipulated the intelligence process to deceive the citizens and Congress of the United States about a threat of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, and about an alleged relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda, to justify the use of the U.S. Armed Forces against Iraq in a manner damaging to U.S. national security interests; and (2) has openly threatened aggression against Iran absent any real threat to the United States, and has done so with the U.S. proven capability to carry out such threats, thus undermining U.S. national security. H.R.4040 - To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Latest Action: 08/31/2008 - Cleared for White House. Bill Text To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's products and to reauthorize and modernize the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 8/14/2008--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on July 29, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 - Title I: Children's Product Safety - (Sec. 101) Treats as a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) any children's product (a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger) containing over specified amounts of lead. Allows alternate limits if the specified limits are not technologically feasible. Requires periodic review and, when technologically feasible, more stringent limits. Makes the limits inapplicable to any component that is [...] show full description H.R.3990 - To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their family members and partners through enhanced programs of prevention and deterrence, enhanced programs of victims services, and strengthened provisions for prosecution of assailants, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill Text To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their family members and partners through enhanced programs of prevention and deterrence, enhanced programs of victims services, and strengthened provisions for prosecution of assailants, and for other purposes. 10/29/2007--Introduced. Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act - Establishes in the Department of Defense (DOD) an Office of the Victims' Advocate to facilitate access to services for victims of domestic or family violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the military. Directs the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Office, to require DOD policies for victim assistance, family advocacy, and equal opportunity programs to provide for a victims' advocates program within each military department. Authorizes the Secretary to award contracts to: (1) support DOD crisis intervention services for victims of such violence; and (2) provide training [...] show full description H.RES.767 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 10/23/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11853-11854; text of measure as introduced: CR H11853) Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 10/23/2007--Introduced.
Declares that: (1) the Member from California, Mr. Stark, by his despicable conduct, has dishonored himself and brought discredit to the House and merits its censure; and (2) such Member is censured. H.RES.734 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq.
Latest Action: 10/16/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 734 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The rule w Bill Text Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq. 10/16/2007--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.) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) as Congress considers the President's request for over $150 billion more for the war in Iraq it is essential that Congress and the people of the United States know the extent of corruption in the Iraqi government and whether corruption is fueling the insurgency; (2) it was wrong to retroactively classify portions of the report titled "Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Ministry Capacity Development Efforts Need an Overall Integrated Strategy to Guide Efforts and Manage Risk" which was released October 4, 2007, and other statements that do not [...] show full description Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text Censuring the President and Vice President. 8/4/2007--Introduced.
Censures President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney for conduct and statements concerning the war in Iraq, including statements to the American people about the insurgency. Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text Censuring the President and Attorney General. 8/4/2007--Introduced.
Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people. S.RES.302 - A resolution censuring the President and Vice President.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10939-10940) Bill Text A resolution censuring the President and Vice President. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Censures President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney for conduct and statements concerning the war in Iraq, including statements to the American people about the insurgency. S.RES.303 - A resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10940-10943) Bill Text A resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people. H.RES.618 - Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes Afro-Colombians for their contributions to Columbia's economic, social, and cultural fabric. Calls upon the government of Colombia to combat racial discrimination and human rights violations. Urges the government of Colombia to: (1) demand politicians linked to para-politics scandals are investigated and brought to justice; and (2) implement a policy that ensures proper execution of assistance programs for Afro-Colombians and internally displaced communities. Encourages the U.S. government to ensure that the previous consultation mechanism with Afro-Colombians and marginalized groups is applied in the free trade agreement negotiation and in Plan Colombia's implementation. S.1946 - A bill to help Federal prosecutors and investigators combat public corruption by strengthening and clarifying the law.
Latest Action: 12/10/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-239. Bill Text A bill to help Federal prosecutors and investigators combat public corruption by strengthening and clarifying the law. 12/10/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise and expand prohibitions against bribery, theft of public money, and other public corruption offenses. (Sec. 2) Establishes a six-year limitation period for the prosecution of public corruption crimes involving bribery, extortion, theft of government property, mail fraud, and racketeering. (Sec. 3) Expands mail and wire fraud statutes to cover offenses involving any other thing of value (e.g., intangible rights and licenses). (Sec. 4) Modifies general venue rules for criminal prosecutions to allow prosecutions in any district in which an act in furtherance of an offense is committed.(Sec. 5) Reduces from $5,000 to $1,000 the threshold amount [...] show full description Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill Text To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. 9/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2007 - Title I: Prohibition on Nonhumanitarian Assistance to the Government of Vietnam - (Sec. 101) Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam for FY2008 in excess of FY2007 levels unless the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam has made substantial progress respecting: (1) the release of political and religious prisoners; (2) the right of religious freedom, including the return of church properties; (3) the rights of ethnic minorities; and (4) access to U.S. refugee programs by Vietnamese nationals. Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam for subsequent fiscal years in excess of FY2007 levels unless the President certifies to Congress that in addition to such requirements: (1) no government of Vietnam official, agency, or [...] show full description H.RES.530 - Censuring George W. Bush.
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text Censuring George W. Bush. 7/10/2007--Introduced.
Censures George W. Bush, President of the United States, for conduct in connection with: (1) the prison sentence of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby; (2) intelligence concerning Iraq; and (3) actions concerning former Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson and his wife, Valerie Plame Wilson. H.R.2898 - To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges of the United States.
Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. Bill Text To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges of the United States. 6/28/2007--Introduced.
Judicial Conduct Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to define the treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors for which a justice or judge of the United States, according to Articles II and III of the U.S. Constitution, shall be removed from office. S.1723 - A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8693-8694) Bill Text A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Improving Government Accountability Act - Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to allow an Inspector General to be removed from office prior to the expiration of his or her term only on the grounds of permanent incapacity, inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude.Establishes the term of office of each Inspector General as seven years and permits reappointment.Requires each Inspector General to appoint a Counsel to the Inspector General.Authorizes an Inspector General to annually transmit an appropriation estimate and request to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and to the appropriate congressional committees, in addition to the head of the [...] show full description S.1691 - A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to restrict the public display on the Internet of all or any portion of social security account numbers by State and local governments, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to restrict the public display on the Internet of all or any portion of social security account numbers by State and local governments, and for other purposes. 6/25/2007--Introduced. Social Security Number Online Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a state, local government, or any officer, employee, or contractor of a state or local government, from displaying to the general public on the Internet all or any portion of any Social Security account number. Establishes a fine of up to $5,000 a day on any state or local government that has a policy or practice of substantial noncompliance with the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action against a state, local government, or officer, employee, or contractor of such state or local government for appropriate relief for any violation of this Act. Directs the Attorney General to award grants to states [...] 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. H.R.2580 - To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 commit Bill Text To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. 6/6/2007--Introduced. Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 - Sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, with certain exceptions. Provides that nothing in this Act limits recovery of the full amount of available economic damages. Limits noneconomic damages to $250,000. Makes each party liable only for the amount of damages directly proportional to such party's percentage of responsibility. Allows the court to restrict the payment of attorney contingency fees. Limits the fees to a decreasing [...] show full description H.RES.452 - Raising a question of the Privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5966-5971) Bill Text Raising a question of the Privileges of the House. 6/5/2007--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.) Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to: (1) investigate without further delay alleged illegal conduct and violations of House rules by Representative William J. Jefferson; and (2) report its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding whether Representative Jefferson should be expelled from the House. H.RES.451 - Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to respond to the indictment of, or the filing of charges of criminal conduct in a court of the United States or any State against, any Member of the House of Representatives by empaneling an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations not later than 30 days after the date the Member is indicted or the charges are filed.
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to respond to the indictment of, or the filing of charges of criminal conduct in a court of the United States or any State against, any Member of the House of Representatives by empaneling an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations not later than 30 days after the date the Member is indicted or the charges are filed. 6/5/2007--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.) Provides that if a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner, is indicted or otherwise formally charged with criminal conduct in a federal or state court, the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall within 30 days: (1) empanel an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations; or (2) if the Committee does not take such action,[...] show full description |
