All Maine Legislation - Federal Government
S.RES.376 - A resolution providing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should declare a commercial fishery failure for the groundfish fishery for Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island and immediately propose regulations to implement section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14746-14747; text: CR S14746-14747) Bill Text A resolution providing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should declare a commercial fishery failure for the groundfish fishery for Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island and immediately propose regulations to implement section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. 12/4/2007--Passed 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.) Declares that the Secretary of Commerce should reconsider a decision to deny the requests of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the states of Maine and Rhode Island for a groundfish fishery failure declaration, look favorably on the request of the state of New Hampshire for such a declaration, and immediately propose regulations implementing related fisheries disaster relief provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens [...] show full description Comment on Bill S.2249 - A bill to establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill Text A bill to establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes. 10/26/2007--Introduced.
Northern Border Economic Development Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, having a region of specified counties in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, to develop plans and programs and to approve grants for the economic development of the region. Requires each such state to submit a development plan for the area of the region represented by such state. Outlines program development criteria, and provides for the approval of development plans and projects. Requires as a Commission goal to address economic distress along the northern border of the United States east of, and including, Cayuga County, New York, especially in rural areas. H.J.RES.59 - Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. 10/17/2007--Introduced.
Consents to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and the Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. H.R.3246 - To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed regions in the Nation.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - For Further Action See P.L. 110-234, Title 6, Subtitle A, Sections 6025 and 6026 and Title 14, Subtitle C, Section 14217 (H.R. 2419). Bill Text To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely economically distressed regions in the Nation. 10/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Establishes the Delta Regional Commission, the Northern Great Plains Regional Commission, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.Directs each Commission, for its region, to: (1) assess needs and assets; (2) develop comprehensive and coordinated economic infrastructure development strategies to establish and approve grants for economic development; (3) establish priorities in an economic and infrastructure development plan; (4) enhance capacity of and provide support for local development districts; (5) encourage private investment [...] show full description H.R.2939 - To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. Bill Text To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced.
Atlantic Blackfish Conservation Act - Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish, popularly known as tautog, in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or the sale of blackfish taken in violation of that prohibition. Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations. Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to take actions reflecting the prohibition. 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 S.1549 - An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military construction, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without written report. Bill Text An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military construction, 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.) Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title XXI [sic]: Army - (Sec. 2101) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to acquire real property and carry out military construction projects in specified amounts at specified installations and locations. Authorizes such Secretary to construct or acquire family housing units, carry out architectural planning and design activities, and improve existing military family housing in specified amounts. Authorizes appropriations to the Army for fiscal years after 2007 for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions [...] show full description S.J.RES.13 - A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.
Latest Action: 12/26/2007 - Signed by President. Bill Text A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding. 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.) Grants the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. S.1388 - A bill to establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6069-6070) Bill Text A bill to establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine, and for other purposes. 5/14/2007--Introduced. Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to carry out a program to demonstrate the effects on the safety of the highway network in Maine of permitting operation on the Interstate System highways within the state of a vehicle that weighs over 80,000 pounds, that consists of a three-axle tractor unit hauling a single trailer or semitrailer, and that does not exceed any vehicle weight limitation applicable under Maine law. Waives highway funding reduction relating to weight of vehicles using Interstate System highways with respect to vehicles allowed pursuant to this program. Provides for program termination and for the responsibilities of the state of Maine, including: (1) submitting a plan to the Secretary; (2) establishing a highway safety committee;[...] show full description H.R.2263 - To establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Bill Text To establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine, and for other purposes. 5/10/2007--Introduced. Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to carry out a program to demonstrate the effects on the safety of the highway network in Maine of permitting operation on the Interstate System highways within the state of a vehicle that weighs over 80,000 pounds, that consists of a three-axle tractor unit hauling a single trailer or semitrailer, and that does not exceed any vehicle weight limitation applicable under Maine law. Waives highway funding reduction relating to weight of vehicles using Interstate System highways with respect to vehicles allowed pursuant to this program. Provides for program termination and for the responsibilities of the state of Maine, including: (1) submitting a plan to the Secretary; (2) establishing a highway safety committee;[...] show full description H.R.2251 - To extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor services at the park, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill Text To extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor services at the park, and for other purposes. 2/12/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Acadia National Park Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends Public Law 99-420 (relating to the establishment of a permanent boundary for the Acadia National Park in Maine) to prohibit any town in which there is federally owned property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior which lies outside the boundary of the Park from being eligible to receive such lands unless lands within the Park boundary and owned by such town have been conveyed to the Secretary. Extends the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. Makes such extension take effect on September 25, 2006. Increases the ceiling on the amount of appropriations for the acquisition of lands and interests with respect to the Acadia National Park. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior [...] show full description S.1329 - A bill to extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor services at the park, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) Bill Text A bill to extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor services at the park, and for other purposes. 5/8/2007--Introduced. Acadia National Park Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends Public Law 99-420 (relating to the establishment of a permanent boundary for the Acadia National Park in Maine) to prohibit any town in which there is federally owned property under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior which lies outside the boundary of the Park from being eligible to receive such lands unless lands within the Park boundary and owned by such town have been conveyed to the Secretary. Extends the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. Makes such extension take effect on September 25, 2006. Increases the ceiling on the amount of appropriations for the acquisition of lands and interests with respect to the Acadia National Park. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in the planning, construction,[...] show full description S.1248 - An original bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 04/30/2007 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. With written report No. 110-58. Bill Text An original bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. 4/30/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Renews the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Authorizes Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) water resources development and conservation projects, including flood control, environmental restoration, shoreline protection, and inland navigation projects. Title I: Water Resources Projects - (Sec. 1001) Authorizes specified projects for navigation, ecosystem restoration, flood or storm damage reduction, and related purposes in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,[...] show full description S.1099 - A bill to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to make individuals employed by the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission eligible to obtain Federal health insurance.
Latest Action: 08/09/2007 - Signed by President. Bill Text A bill to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to make individuals employed by the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission eligible to obtain Federal health insurance. 8/9/2007--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.) Makes a U.S. citizen employed by the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission eligible to obtain federal health insurance. S.1079 - A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report. Bill Text A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes. 5/21/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to: (1) encourage, plan, develop, coordinate, and execute programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812; (2) facilitate such commemoration throughout the United States and internationally; (3) coordinate the activities of the Commission with state commemoration commissions, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other agencies; (4) provide technical assistance to states, localities, units of the National Park System, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (5) coordinate and facilitate scholarly research on, publication [...] show full description S.942 - A bill to modify the boundaries for a certain empowerment zone designation.
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391-3392) Bill Text A bill to modify the boundaries for a certain empowerment zone designation. 3/20/2007--Introduced.
Includes all of Aroostook County, Maine, within the Aroostook County Empowerment Zone (for Department of Agriculture empowerment zone purposes). H.R.1548 - To establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Bill Text To establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes. 3/15/2007--Introduced.
Northern Border Economic Development Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, having a region of specified counties in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, to develop plans and programs and to approve grants for the economic development of the region. Requires each such state to submit a development plan for the area of the region represented by such state. Outlines program development criteria, and provides for the approval of development plans and projects. Requires as a Commission goal to address economic distress along the northern border of the United States east of, and including, Cayuga County, New York, especially in rural areas. S.855 - A bill to deauthorize a certain portion of the project for navigation, Rockland Harbor, Maine.
Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067) Bill Text A bill to deauthorize a certain portion of the project for navigation, Rockland Harbor, Maine. 3/13/2007--Introduced. Deauthorizes: (1) a portion of the project for navigation at Rockland Harbor, Maine; and (2) the portion of the Illinois Waterway project authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1927 in the South Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River. Redesignates a portion of the navigation project, Saco River, Maine, described as a maneuvering basin as an anchorage area. Directs the Secretary of the Army, by May 31, 2007, to publish a supplement to the major rehabilitation report for the Herbert Hoover Dike system, approved by the Chief of Engineers in November 2000, which shall: (1) evaluate existing conditions at the Herbert Hoover Dike system; (2) identify additional risks associated with flood events at the system that are equal to or greater than the standard projected flood risks; (3) evaluate the potential to integrate Corps of Engineers projects [...] show full description S.856 - A bill to terminate authorization for the project for navigation, Rockport Harbor, Maine.
Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067) Bill Text A bill to terminate authorization for the project for navigation, Rockport Harbor, Maine. 3/13/2007--Introduced.
Terminates authorization for a portion of the project for navigation, Rockport Harbor, Maine. S.857 - A bill to redesignate the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area.
Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511) Bill Text A bill to redesignate the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area. 3/13/2007--Introduced.
Redesignates a portion of the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area. H.R.1495 - To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/09/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-114. Bill Text To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. 11/8/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Reauthorizes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Authorizes flood control, navigation, and environmental projects and studies by the Army Corps of Engineers.Title I: Water Resources Projects - (Sec. 1001) Authorizes projects for navigation, ecosystem or environmental restoration, and hurricane, flood, or storm damage reduction in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota,[...] show full description |
