All Germany Legislation - Federal Government
S.RES.605 - A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297-6298) Bill Text A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles. 6/26/2008--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 the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift as the largest and longest running humanitarian airlift operation in history. Honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who participated in and supported the Airlift. Commends the close friendship forged between the American, British, and German people through the Airlift. Applauds the men and women of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command who still work diligently to provide hope, save lives, and deliver freedom around the world in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives. Comment on Bill S.3001 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill Text An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 5/12/2008--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.)National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement.(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description S.3003 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military construction, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Received in the House. Bill Text An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military construction, and for other purposes. 5/12/2008--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.) Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Division B: Military Construction Authorizations - Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - (Sec. 2002) Terminates all authorizations contained in Titles XXI through XXVI, and Title XXIX of this Act on October 1, 2011, or the date of enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for FY2012, whichever is later, with exceptions. (Sec. 2003) Makes the effective date of Titles XXI through XXVII, and Title XXIX, of this Division the later of October 1, 2008, or the date of enactment of this Act. Title [...] show full description Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 779. Bill Text To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. 6/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) Amtrak capital and operating grants, including capital grants to states, to the Amtrak Office of the Inspector General, and for accessibility improvements and barrier removal for individuals with disabilities; (2) Amtrak repayment of long-term debt and capital leases; and (3) the rail cooperative research program. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for grants to Amtrak and states participating in the Next Generation Corridor Train Equipment Pool Committee. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to withhold up to one-half of 1% of certain funds for the costs of project management oversight of capital projects carried out by Amtrak.(Sec. 102) Authorizes appropriations for costs [...] show full description S.RES.480 - A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009) Bill Text A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes. 3/12/2008--Introduced.
Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Encourages African nations to take advantage of the opportunity which AFRICOM represents to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent. H.RES.897 - Recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 Bill Text Recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany. Urges the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to work collaboratively and to consult with African partners in implementing AFRICOM's mandate. Encourages African nations to take advantage of AFRICOM to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent. H.RES.883 - Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the 350 American soldiers detained at the Nazi camp at Berga during World War II.
Latest Action: 02/01/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill Text Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the 350 American soldiers detained at the Nazi camp at Berga during World War II. 12/18/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes and expresses appreciation for the courageous and loyal contributions made by the American soldiers detained in Berga, Germany, during World War II and encourages the people of the United States to recognize their service and loyalty. S.RES.404 - A resolution congratulating all member states of the International Commission for the International Tracing Service (ITS) on ratifying the May 2006 protocol granting open access to a vast archives on the Holocaust and other World War II materials, located at Bad Arolsen, Germany.
Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15475) Bill Text A resolution congratulating all member states of the International Commission for the International Tracing Service (ITS) on ratifying the May 2006 protocol granting open access to a vast archives on the Holocaust and other World War II materials, located at Bad Arolsen, Germany. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Commends all countries that worked to ratify the amendments to the Bonn Accords to allow for open access to the Holocaust Archives located in Bad Arolsen, Germany. Congratulates the efforts of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Department of State, and the International Committee of the Red Cross to open the archives. Encourages the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the International Committee of the Red Cross to act with urgency to ensure that survivors, their families, and researchers have access to, and assistance in using, the archives. Remembers the murder of six million innocent Jews and of more than five million other innocent [...] show full description H.RES.854 - Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service on ratifying the May 2006 Agreement to amend the 1955 Bonn Accords granting access to vast Holocaust and other World War II related archives located in Bad Arolsen, Germany.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462) Bill Text Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service on ratifying the May 2006 Agreement to amend the 1955 Bonn Accords granting access to vast Holocaust and other World War II related archives located in Bad Arolsen, Germany. 3/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives to all countries that worked to ratify the amendments to the Bonn Accords to allow for open access to the Holocaust Archives located in Bad Arolsen, Germany. Congratulates the efforts of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Department of State, and the International Committee of the Red Cross to open the archives. Encourages the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the International Committee of the Red Cross to act with urgency to ensure that survivors, their families, and researchers have access to, and assistance [...] show full description S.RES.344 - A resolution commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale terrorist attack in September 2007, and supporting future cooperation to prevent terrorism.
Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12826 text as passed Senate: CR S12826 text of measure as introduced: CR S12786) Bill Text A resolution commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale terrorist attack in September 2007, and supporting future cooperation to prevent terrorism. 10/4/2007--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.) Commends the efforts of law enforcement and intelligence authorities in Germany in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack on numerous targets in Germany, including sites frequented by U.S. citizens. Recognizes the role of U.S. intelligence agencies in providing critical information to German authorities in their investigation and apprehension of the suspected terrorists and notes the continuing importance of such U.S. intelligence cooperation with Germany. Condemns those individuals who would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.[...] show full description H.R.3670 - To direct the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and to promote domestic business interests abroad by establishing a grant program to promote international travel to the United States.
Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. Bill Text To direct the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and to promote domestic business interests abroad by establishing a grant program to promote international travel to the United States. 9/26/2007--Introduced. Improving Public Diplomacy through International Travel Act - Directs the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and promote domestic business interests abroad by establishing a grant program to promote international travel to the United States. Directs a grant recipient to develop a promotion program to encourage international travel to the United States and to effectively communicate U.S. entry requirements, including required documentation, fees, and processes. Sets forth the following market phase-ins: (1) year one, Canada; (2) year two, Canada and Mexico; (3) year three, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom; (4) year four, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Japan; and (5) [...] show full description H.RES.639 - Commending the actions of the Government of Germany and its cooperation with United States intelligence agencies in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans.
Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 639. Bill Text Commending the actions of the Government of Germany and its cooperation with United States intelligence agencies in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack against locations in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans. 9/17/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Commends the efforts of German law enforcement and intelligence authorities in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack on numerous targets in Germany, including sites frequented by Americans. Recognizes the role of U.S. intelligence agencies in providing critical information to German authorities and notes the continuing importance of U.S. intelligence efforts with Germany. Condemns those individuals who would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance. Urges U.S. allies in the global war against terrorism to remain steadfast in their efforts to defeat terrorism. Expresses readiness to provide [...] show full description H.RES.548 - Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon.
Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill Text Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. 9/25/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) the attempts by Hezbollah and other pro-Syrian groups to undermine the democratically-elected and legitimate government of Lebanon by extra-legal means; and (2) the campaign of assassinations targeting members of parliament and public figures opposed to Syrian interference in Lebanon, and bombings in civilian areas intended to intimidate the Lebanese people. Calls on the Lebanese parliament to elect a new President in accordance with Lebanon's constitution. Declares that the association of political parties with terrorist organizations, militias, and other armed elements outside of the official military [...] show full description S.1700 - A bill to support the establishment of an international regime for the assured supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means and to authorize voluntary contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency to support the establishment of an international nuclear fuel bank.
Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill Text A bill to support the establishment of an international regime for the assured supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means and to authorize voluntary contributions to the International Atomic Energy Agency to support the establishment of an international nuclear fuel bank. 6/26/2007--Introduced. International Nuclear Fuel for Peace and Nonproliferation Act of 2007 - States that it is U.S. policy to support the establishment of an international regime for the assured supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means under multilateral authority, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Authorizes the President to make grant basis contributions to the IAEA for an international nuclear fuel bank to maintain a low-enriched uranium reserve of reactor fuel for eligible countries. Requires the President, prior to making such contributions, to certify to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations that: (1) the IAEA has received [...] show full description S.1547 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. With written report No. 110-125. Additional views filed. Bill Text An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--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.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description |
