Bills: 110th Congress
This is a list of all bills and resolutions introduced to date in the 110th U.S. Congress. Use the "sort by" options above to view bills by most-viewed and more. On each bill's page, you can view its official Congressional record, read news and blog coverage, subscribe to RSS feeds, and more. "My OpenCongress" users can track bills easily easily on their profiles, vote on bills, participate on comment boards, and more.
Bills - House of Representatives
Bills are the most common form of proposals for laws. They require approval from both the House and Senate, as well as the President's signature, in order to become laws. Below is shown each bill's official title, a link to a page with its full details, and its current status in Congress.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.R.6515 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 | Voted on by House | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.R.4040 Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act | Voted on by Senate | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.R.634 American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act | This Bill Has Become Law | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.R.814 Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act | This Bill Has Become Law | Jul 17, 2008 |
and 6,547 more...
Bills - Senate
Bills are the most common form of proposals for laws. They require approval from both the House and Senate, as well as the President's signature, in order to become laws. Below is shown each bill's official title, a link to a page with its full details, and its current status in Congress.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.2967 A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of the Senate Restaurants after operations of the Senate Restaurants are contracted to be performed by a private business concern, and for other purposes. | This Bill Has Become Law | Jul 17, 2008 |
| S.3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| S.3278 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that no loan may be made from a qualified employer plan using a credit card or other intermediary and to limit the number of loans that may be made from a qualified employer plan to a participant or beneficiary. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| S.3279 A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for income attributable to domestic production of oil, gas, or primary products thereof for major integrated oil companies. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| S.3280 A bill to increase refining capacity and the supply of fuel, to open and preserve access to oil and gas, and for other purposes. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
and 3,276 more...
Joint Resolutions - House of Representatives
Joint Resolutions go through the same process as bills to become laws. They are used for appropriations, to amend the Constitution, and to declare war.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.J.Res.96 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child. | Introduced | Jun 26, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.97 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights. | Introduced | Jun 26, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.95 Providing for the disapproval of the Congress of the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. | Introduced | Jun 24, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.94 Whereas there is no greater expression of freedom and liberty than the defense of the God-given right of an individual to hold, possess, and use private property. | Introduced | Jun 23, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.90 Commending the Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. | Introduced | Jun 09, 2008 |
and 92 more...
Joint Resolutions - Senate
Joint Resolutions go through the same process as bills to become laws. They are used for appropriations, to amend the Constitution, and to declare war.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.J.Res.44 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule set forth as requirements contained in the August 17, 2007, letter to State Health Officials from the Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the State Health Official Letter 08-003, dated May 7, 2008, from such Center. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.43 Marriage Protection Amendment | Introduced | Jun 25, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.38 A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of a Deputy United States Trade Representative. | Introduced | Jun 18, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.41 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Introduced | Jun 12, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.40 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. | Introduced | Jun 12, 2008 |
and 38 more...
Concurrent Resolution - House of Representatives
Concurrent resolutions don't become laws. They affect the functioning of Congress itself by requesting a call for recess, a joint session, the creation of a joint committee, and more.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.Con.Res.390 Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.391 Recognizing the disparities that are associated with predatory lending abuses in minority communities and expressing the sense of the Congress that as new abuses continue to emerge, such laws should ensure that all those responsible for representing and protecting families have the authority to act to address these new problems. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.392 Supporting the goal of increased and sustainable homeownership in the United States and recognizing the importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws, and fair housing laws in achieving that goal. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.295 Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces. | Voted on by House | Jul 16, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.385 Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes. | Voted on by House | Jul 15, 2008 |
and 387 more...
Concurrent Resolution - Senate
Concurrent resolutions don't become laws. They affect the functioning of Congress itself by requesting a call for recess, a joint session, the creation of a joint committee, and more.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.Con.Res.93 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month". | Introduced | Jul 15, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.92 A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans. | Introduced | Jun 26, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.91 A concurrent resolution honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, of Lake Jackson, Texas, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. | Voted on by Senate | Jun 20, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.84 A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Robert Mondavi. | Voted on by Senate | Jun 17, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.90 A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. | Introduced | Jun 12, 2008 |
and 88 more...
Resolutions - House
Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.Res.1350 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Voted on by House | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Res.1352 Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation as a soldier, naturalist, statesman, and public servant on the 150th anniversary of his birth. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Res.1353 Remembering Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, known as the "best surgeon who ever lived", who served our Nation throughout his career and was the father of cardiovascular medicine and Veterans Administration Medical Research. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Res.1354 Amending the Rules of the House of Reprsentatives to require a vote each year on whether to increase Members' pay. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| H.Res.1355 Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including those living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of our society and fully engaged as citizens. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
and 1,352 more...
Resolutions - Senate
Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.Res.615 A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
| S.Res.614 A resolution designating the month of August 2008 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month". | Introduced | Jul 16, 2008 |
| S.Res.611 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes. | Voted on by Senate | Jul 14, 2008 |
| S.Res.612 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President George W. Bush, President Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation, and other participants in the 2008 Group of Eight (G8) Summit in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan should work together to foster a more constructive relationship, and that the Government of the Russian Federation should eschew behaviors that are inconsistent with the Group's objectives of protecting global security, economic stability, and democracy. | Voted on by Senate | Jul 14, 2008 |
| S.Res.613 A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". | Voted on by Senate | Jul 14, 2008 |
and 610 more...
