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S.RES.708 - An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.
Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10675) Bill Text An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena. Comment on Bill S.RES.707 - An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.
Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10674-10675) Bill Text An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena. S.RES.655 - A resolution to improve congressional oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States.
Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8416-8417) Bill Text A resolution to improve congressional oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States. 9/11/2008--Introduced.
Replaces provisions establishing in the Senate Appropriations Committee a Subcommittee on Intelligence with new provisions that: (1) give the Subcommittee exclusive jurisdiction over all funding for the National Intelligence Program (NIP); (2) direct the Subcommittee to approve for full Committee consideration an annual appropriations bill for the NIP; and (3) provide Subcommittee membership and staff. S.RES.635 - A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 07/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7798; text as passed Senate: CR S7798; text of measure as introduced: CR S7791) Bill Text A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress. 7/30/2008--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.) Makes Minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 110th Congress. S.RES.642 - A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7981; text as passed Senate: CR S7981; text of measure as introduced: CR S7977) Bill Text A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 7/31/2008--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 the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into tax haven financial institutions, their formation and administration of offshore entities and accounts for use by U.S. clients, and the impact of those activities on tax compliance in the United States. S.RES.634 - A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs.
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185) Bill Text A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. 9/22/2008--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.) Recognizes July 30, 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs, the substantial contributions the Committee made in ensuring that effective and efficient federal food assistance programs were accessible to those most in need, and that hunger continues to be an issue plaguing the United States. Supports the continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments and private non-profit organizations to eradicate U.S. hunger. S.RES.492 - A resolution amending the majority party's membership on the Select Committee on Ethics for the remainder of the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2250; text as passed Senate: CR S2250; text of measure as introduced: CR S2237) Bill Text A resolution amending the majority party's membership on the Select Committee on Ethics for the remainder of the 110th Congress. 3/31/2008--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.) 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. S.RES.469 - A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees.
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1529) Bill Text A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees. 3/4/2008--Introduced.
Requires the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee to establish a timetable for the confirmation of judicial nominees that provides a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee within 30 days after the names of nominees have been submitted to the Senate and action by the Committee 30 days thereafter. Requires the Senate Majority Leader to establish a timetable that provides for action by the full Senate within 30 days after the Committee has reported out the nomination. Authorizes the Committee Chairman and the Senate Majority Leader to extend the period for Committee and full Senate action, respectively, by up to 30 days for cause. S.RES.448 - A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S923; text as passed Senate: CR S923; text of measure as introduced: CR S921) Bill Text A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress. 2/12/2008--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.) Designates the Minority party membership on the Committee on Foreign Relations for the remainder of the 110th Congress. S.RES.437 - A resolution establishing a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.
Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S501) Bill Text A resolution establishing a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. 1/30/2008--Introduced. Establishes the Special Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting to investigate the awarding and performance of contracts to conduct military, security, and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to support the prosecution of the war on terrorism. Requires investigation, in particular, of allegations of wasteful and fraudulent practices, including allegations regarding any contract or spending entered into, supervised by, or otherwise involving the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), regardless of whether or not such contract or spending involved U.S. appropriated funds. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that any claim of fraud, waste, or abuse under the False Claims Act that involves any contract or spending [...] show full description S.RES.438 - A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008".
Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S502; text as passed Senate: CR S502; text of measure as introduced: CR S502) Bill Text A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008". 1/30/2008--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 the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008." 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 S.RES.425 - A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S301; text as passed Senate: CR S301; text of measure as introduced: CR S287) Bill Text A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress. 1/24/2008--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.) Designates the Minority party membership on the following Committees for the the remainder of the 110th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (3) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (4) Finance; (5) Rules and Administration; and (6) Veterans' Affairs. S.RES.375 - A resolution amending Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress, and Senate Resolution 445, 108th Congress, to improve congressional oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States, to provide a strong, stable, and capable congressional committee structure to provide the intelligence community appropriate oversight, support, and leadership, and to implement a key recommendation of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14300) Bill Text A resolution amending Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress, and Senate Resolution 445, 108th Congress, to improve congressional oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States, to provide a strong, stable, and capable congressional committee structure to provide the intelligence community appropriate oversight, support, and leadership, and to implement a key recommendation of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. 11/13/2007--Introduced. Requires referral to the Select Committee on Intelligence of all proposed legislation and other matters relating to appropriations (currently, only authorizations of appropriations), both direct and indirect, for: (1) the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ONI) and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (DCI); (3) the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (4) the National Security Agency [...] show full description S.2177 - A bill to prohibit the payment of individuals to reserve a place in line for a seat for a lobbyist at a congressional committee hearing or business meeting.
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Bill Text A bill to prohibit the payment of individuals to reserve a place in line for a seat for a lobbyist at a congressional committee hearing or business meeting. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Get in Line Act - Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to prohibit any lobbyist or lobbyist-employing organization, either registered or required to register, or any employee listed or required to be listed as a lobbyist by a registrant, from making a payment to an individual to reserve a place in line for a seat for such lobbyist, employee, or organization at a congressional committee hearing or business meeting. Requires the lobbyist, employee, or organization to certify in their semiannual reports on certain contributions that they have read and are familiar with this Act and have not violated it. Requires a Senate committee that is unable to accommodate all persons wishing to sit in the hearing room for a committee hearing or business meeting to: (1) make all reasonable accommodations [...] show full description S.RES.333 - A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest Action: 09/26/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12186-12187; text as passed Senate: CR S12187; text of measure as introduced: CR S12156) Bill Text A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 9/26/2007--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 the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to federal or state law enforcement or regulatory agencies and officials records of the Subcommittee's investigation into abusive practices by the credit counseling industry. H.R.3654 - To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill Text To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes. 9/25/2007--Introduced. Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act, or SAFE Commission Act - Establishes the Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission to develop legislation designed to address: (1) the unsustainable imbalance between long-term federal spending commitments and projected revenues; (2) increases in net national savings to provide for domestic investment and economic growth; (3) the implications of foreign ownership of federally issued debt instruments; and (4) revision of the budget process to place greater emphasis on long-term fiscal issues. Requires the Commission to: (1) develop one or two methods for estimating the cost of legislation as an alternative to the current Congressional Budget Office (CBO) method; and (2) hold at least one town-hall [...] show full description H.RES.670 - Recognizing College Summit for its achievements in increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students, and encouraging the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how the Federal Government can support the efforts of College Summit.
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. Bill Text Recognizing College Summit for its achievements in increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students, and encouraging the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how the Federal Government can support the efforts of College Summit. 9/24/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes College Summit, a nonprofit organization, for its dedication to increasing college enrollment rates in low-income communities. Encourages the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how to further College Summit's mission to increase the college enrollment rate of low-income students. S.RES.317 - A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress or until their successors are chosen.
Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11459 text as passed Senate: CR S11459 text of measure as introduced: CR S11418) Bill Text A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress or until their successors are chosen. 9/11/2007--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.) Makes Minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 110th Congress. S.RES.275 - A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 07/18/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9530 text as passed Senate: CR S9530 text of measure as introduced: CR S9514) Bill Text A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress. 7/18/2007--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.) Designates the Minority party membership on the Committee on Armed Services for the 110th Congress. S.RES.266 - A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 07/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964 text as passed Senate: CR S8964 text of measure as introduced: CR S8949) Bill Text A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress. 7/10/2007--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.) Designates the Minority party membership on the following Committees for the 110th Congress: (1) Energy and Natural Resources; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) Finance; and (4) Indian Affairs. 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 S.RES.233 - A resolution making Minority party appointments for the Select Committee on Ethics for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7573 text as passed Senate: CR S7573 text of measure as introduced: CR S7653) Bill Text A resolution making Minority party appointments for the Select Committee on Ethics for the 110th Congress. 6/13/2007--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.) Designates the Minority party membership on the Select Committee on Ethics for the 110th Congress. H.R.2479 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to emergency child care services, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - For Further Action See Page 5 of House Report 110-425 for H.R. 3495. Bill Text To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to emergency child care services, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Emergency Child Care Services Act - Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include: (1) technical advice and assistance for emergency child care services among the types of assistance federal agencies may provide, at the President's direction, to meet immediate threats to life and property resulting from a major disaster; (2) private facilities that provide emergency child care among those facilities damaged by a major disaster to which the President may make contributions; and (3) the House and Senate homeland security committees among those committees that the President shall notify before making any contribution exceeding $20 million for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a public or private facility damaged or destroyed by a major disaster. Defines [...] show full description S.RES.218 - A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6899) Bill Text A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate. 5/24/2007--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.) Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. H.R.2469 - To provide a biennial budget for the United States Government.
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris Bill Text To provide a biennial budget for the United States Government. 5/23/2007--Introduced. Biennial Budgeting Act of 2008 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require: (1) biennial (instead of annual) budget resolutions; (2) biennial appropriations Acts; and (3) biennial government strategic and performance plans. Makes conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives. Defines the budget biennium as the two consecutive fiscal years beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Requires: (1) a federal agency, upon request by a congressional committee, to provide appropriate information regarding its appropriations requests and program administration; (2) the Comptroller General to furnish to such committee summaries of any audits or reviews of such program which the Comptroller General has completed during the preceding six years; and (3) the Comptroller General, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the Director [...] show full description S.15 - A bill to establish a new budget process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of the Federal budget process.
Latest Action: 05/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6463-6464) Bill Text A bill to establish a new budget process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, reduce the deficit, and regain control of the Federal budget process. 5/22/2007--Introduced. Stop Over Spending Act of 2007 - Second Look at Wasteful Spending Act of 2007 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to transmit annually to Congress a maximum of four special messages that propose to rescind dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, items of direct spending, and targeted tax benefits.Requires an analysis by: (1) the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) of an estimated savings in budget authority or outlays resulting from such rescission; and (2) the Joint Committee on Taxation of an estimated savings resulting from repeal of targeted tax benefits.Requires any rescinded budget authority, items of direct spending, or targeted tax benefit to be dedicated only to deficit reduction, and not to be used [...] show full description H.R.2084 - To reform Federal budget procedures, to impose spending safeguards, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse, to account for accurate Government agency costs, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ways and Means, Appropriations, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pro Bill Text To reform Federal budget procedures, to impose spending safeguards, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse, to account for accurate Government agency costs, and for other purposes. 5/1/2007--Introduced. Family Budget Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to eliminate the May 15 deadline for consideration of annual appropriations measures. Requires annual joint (currently, concurrent) budget resolutions signed by the President. Provides for an amendment to change the statutory limit on the public debt. Requires consideration of budget-related legislation before the budget resolution becomes law. Provides for establishment of a reserve fund for emergencies. Prescribes requirements for biennial budget resolutions, appropriations Acts, and government strategic and performance plans instead of annual ones if the President and Congress so agree. Provides spending caps on the growth of entitlements and mandatory [...] show full description S.RES.153 - A resolution making temporary appointments to the Select Committee on Ethics.
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4621 text as passed Senate: CR S4621 text of measure as introduced: CR S4618) Bill Text A resolution making temporary appointments to the Select Committee on Ethics. 4/17/2007--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.) Designates temporary Majority party membership on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics. S.RES.140 - A resolution to authorize legal representation in In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance.
Latest Action: 04/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4236 text as passed Senate: CR S4236 text of measure as introduced: CR S4311) Bill Text A resolution to authorize legal representation in In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance. 4/10/2007--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 the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Committee on Finance in the proceeding styled In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum, Misc. No. 07-134 (D.D.C.). S.RES.123 - A resolution reforming the congressional earmark process.
Latest Action: 03/26/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3758-3759) Bill Text A resolution reforming the congressional earmark process. 3/26/2007--Introduced. Adds Rule XLIV (Earmarks) to the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it out of order to consider any Senate bill or joint resolution reported, or not reported, by a committee unless a list of all its congressional earmarks, limited tax or tariff benefits, and the name of the requesting Member is made available to the general public on the Internet for at least 48 hours before its consideration. Requires, if appropriate, a statement for the Internet, or if the legislation was not reported by a committee, publication in the Congressional Record, that the legislation contains no congressional earmarks or limited tax or tariff benefits. Makes it out of order to consider a conference report on such legislation if the joint explanatory statement does not include such list or disclaimer. Defines "limited tax benefit" as any revenue provision that: (1) provides a federal [...] show full description S.RES.119 - A resolution to authorize testimony by a former detailee of the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest Action: 03/22/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3647; text as passed Senate: CR S3647; text of measure as introduced: CR S3630) Bill Text A resolution to authorize testimony by a former detailee of the Committee on the Judiciary. 3/22/2007--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 the former detailee of the Committee on the Judiciary, Steven M. Dettelbach, to provide a declaration for use in the administrative proceeding In re George A. Runkle, Jr., OARM-WB No. 06-2. |
