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.6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act | Introduced | Jul 01, 2008 |
| H.R.5690 To remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other purposes. | This Bill Has Become Law | Jul 01, 2008 |
| H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 | This Bill Has Become Law | Jun 30, 2008 |
| H.R.6327 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 | This Bill Has Become Law | Jun 30, 2008 |
| H.R.3564 Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007 | Voted on by Senate | Jun 27, 2008 |
and 6,420 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.2898 Orchard Detention Basin Flood Control Act | Introduced | Jul 09, 2008 |
| S.3157 Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2008 | Introduced | Jul 09, 2008 |
| S.2875 Gray Wolf Livestock Loss Mitigation Act of 2008 | Introduced | Jul 09, 2008 |
| S.2842 Aging Water Infrastructure and Maintenance Act | Introduced | Jul 08, 2008 |
| S.2974 Arkansas Valley Conduit Act of 2008 | Introduced | Jul 08, 2008 |
and 3,212 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.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 |
| S.J.Res.39 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. | Introduced | Jun 06, 2008 |
and 37 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.377 Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. | Voted on by House | Jun 27, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.370 Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. | Voted on by House | Jun 27, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.379 Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. | Voted on by House | Jun 27, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.365 Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi. | Voted on by House | Jun 27, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.195 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established. | Voted on by House | Jun 27, 2008 |
and 382 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.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 |
| S.Con.Res.89 A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death. | Introduced | Jun 11, 2008 |
and 87 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.1304 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. | Voted on by House | Jun 27, 2008 |
| H.Res.1098 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran. | Voted on by House | Jun 26, 2008 |
| H.Res.1271 Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States. | Voted on by House | Jun 26, 2008 |
| H.Res.1231 Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day. | Voted on by House | Jun 26, 2008 |
| H.Res.1294 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week. | Voted on by House | Jun 26, 2008 |
and 1,311 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.606 A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day. | Introduced | Jun 27, 2008 |
| S.Res.594 A resolution designating September 2008 as "Tay-Sachs Awareness Month". | Introduced | Jun 26, 2008 |
| S.Res.603 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and communist eras. | Introduced | Jun 26, 2008 |
| S.Res.604 A resolution congratulating the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series. | Voted on by Senate | Jun 26, 2008 |
| S.Res.605 A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles. | Voted on by Senate | Jun 26, 2008 |
and 601 more...
