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 |
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| H.R.4040 Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act | This Bill Has Become Law | Aug 31, 2008 |
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This Bill Has Become Law | Aug 31, 2008 |
| H.R.6432 Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 | This Bill Has Become Law | Aug 14, 2008 |
| H.R.6061 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in West Frankfort, Illinois, as the "Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building". | This Bill Has Become Law | Aug 12, 2008 |
| H.R.6085 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas Drive in Rancho Mirage, California, as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building". | This Bill Has Become Law | Aug 12, 2008 |
and 6,663 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.702 State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.3001 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.789 Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.2507 DTV Border Fix Act of 2008 | Voted on by Senate | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.3436 A bill to expand the eligible premium refund opportunities for persons who, as a result of new mapping data do not reside in a special flood hazard area. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
and 3,383 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.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Voted on by House | Jul 29, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.97 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights. | Introduced | Jul 28, 2008 |
| 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.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 |
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 |
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| S.J.Res.41 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.45 Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact | Voted on by Senate | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.35 A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona. | Voted on by Senate | Jul 22, 2008 |
| 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 |
and 39 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 |
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| H.Con.Res.400 Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.408 Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as "Rail Town USA". | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.318 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. | Voted on by House | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.358 Concurrent resolution commending the members of the Nevada Army and Air National Guard and the Nevada Reserve members of the Armed Forces for their dedicated, unselfish, and professional service, commitment, and sacrifices to the State of Nevada and the United States during more than five years of deployments to and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. | Voted on by House | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.361 Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. | Voted on by House | Jul 31, 2008 |
and 402 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 |
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| S.Con.Res.96 A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. | Introduced | Jul 29, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.95 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943. | Introduced | Jul 28, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.94 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. | Voted on by Senate | Jul 22, 2008 |
| 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 |
and 91 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.1008 Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran. | Voted on by House | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Res.1409 Recognizing the great strides made by the majority of countries participating in the Summer Olympic Games to increase the participation of women in sports and in the Summer Olympic Games, calling on the International Olympic Committee and all countries to take concrete steps to increase the participation of women in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, and for other purposes. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Res.1410 Supporting efforts to advance United States international diplomacy and engagement in order to restore United States credibility abroad. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Res.1411 Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day". | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| H.Res.1412 Expressing support for the designation of a Pink Prayer Day and applauding the actions of medical professionals and other caregivers, researchers, patients and their families, and others who strive to combat and raise public awareness of breast cancer. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
and 1,390 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 |
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| S.Res.643 A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.Res.644 A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by these charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment in the future of the United States. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.Res.645 A resolution honoring the life of Anne Legendre Armstrong. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.Res.646 A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.Res.647 A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day". | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
and 639 more...


