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Latest Action: 10/09/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextA bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days. 6/25/2008--Introduced. National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to prohibit the bankruptcy court from dismissing or converting a case based on means testing while the debtor: (1) is either on active duty in the military service of the United States or performing a homeland defense activity for at least 90 days, and during the 540 days following the end of such period; and (3) was called to such active duty or performed such homeland defense activity after September 11, 2001, as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces or the National Guard.Directs [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H10712-10806) Bill TextA bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. 10/3/2008--Public Law. (There are 6 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on October 1, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Division A: Emergency Economic Stabilization - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Title I: Troubled Assets Relief Program - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to establish the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to purchase troubled assets from any financial [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Ms. DeGette asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. Bill TextA bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. 3/3/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to initiate a notice of inquiry to consider measures to examine: (1) the existence and availability of advanced blocking technologies that are compatible with various communications devices or platforms; and (2) methods of encouraging the development, deployment, and use of such technology by parents that do not affect the packaging or pricing of a content provider's offering. Defines "advanced blocking technologies" as technologies that can improve or enhance the ability of a parent to protect his or her child from any indecent or objectionable video or audio programming, as determined by the parent, transmitted through wire, wireless, or radio communication.
Latest Action: 10/07/2008 - Presented to President. Bill Text
To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill Text
A bill to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law Institute to provide support for victims of crime under Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.
Latest Action: 10/09/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize increased Federal funding for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. 7/10/2008--Introduced. Organ Transplant Authorization Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the maximum amount of funds provided for the establishment and operation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network for any fiscal year.
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Bill TextProviding for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes. 10/2/2008--Introduced. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10814-10815) Bill TextCongratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. 10/3/2008--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.) Congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and everyone who supported their efforts at the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Encourages the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Games.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Army, Coins and coinage, Commemorations, Defense policy, Finance, Foundations, Gold, History, Humanities, Military history, Museums, Silver, Social services
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816) At the end of the bill insert the following new subsection: (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today. 4/8/2008--Introduced. United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as numismatic items emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the U.S. Army, and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today. Requires the design for such coins to contain motifs that honor specifically the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, consistent with the traditions and heritage of the U.S. Army, the mission and goals of the National Museum [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10540) Bill TextProviding for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. 9/29/2008--Introduced. Declares that, when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, September 29, 2008, through Friday, October 3, 2008, it stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Monday, September 29, 2008, through Wednesday, December 31, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009.
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Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9494-9496) Bill Text
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10489) Bill Text
A bill to provide incentives to small business concerns for innovative energy-efficient technologies and products, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10488-10489) Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building". 10/2/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10488) Bill Text
A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for thorium fuel cycle nuclear power generation.
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill Text
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use.
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10338-10339) Bill Text
A bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam.
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Bill Text
A bill to support the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10338) Bill Text
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of certain excessive employee remuneration, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10335-10336) Bill Text
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to develop and impose aggregate position limits on certain large over-the-counter transactions and classes of large over-the-counter transactions.
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10326) Bill Text
A bill to create a grant program for collaboration programs that ensure coordination among criminal justice agencies, adult protective services agencies, victim assistance programs, and other agencies or organizations providing services to individuals with disabilities in the investigation and response to abuse of or crimes committed against such individuals.
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