All Bills: 112th Congress 
Bills Senate
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What's this?
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.
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S.684Senate Passed Apr 16, 2012 4 Views
A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Alta, Utah.
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S.404Senate Passed Apr 16, 2012 1 Views
A bill to modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior.
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S.271 - Wallowa Forest Service Compound Conveyance ActSenate Passed Apr 16, 2012 5 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a property conveyance with the city of Wallowa, Oregon, and for other purposes.
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S.292 - Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution ActSenate Passed Apr 16, 2012 8 Views
A bill to resolve the claims of the Bering Straits Native Corporation and the State of Alaska to land adjacent to Salmon Lake in the State of ...
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S.897Senate Passed Apr 16, 2012 8 Views
A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority...
Joint Resolutions Senate
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What's this?
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.
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S.J.Res.39Introduced Mar 22, 2012 84 Views
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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S.J.Res.38Introduced Mar 21, 2012 51 Views
A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary...
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S.J.Res.36Introduced Feb 16, 2012 90 Views
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Nation...
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S.J.Res.37Introduced Feb 16, 2012 63 Views
A joint resolution to disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards...
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S.J.Res.35Introduced Jan 24, 2012 58 Views
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to authorizing regulation of contributions to cand...
Concurrent Resolution Senate
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What's this?
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.
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S.Con.Res.40Introduced Apr 16, 2012 2 Views
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, revising the appropriate...
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S.Con.Res.38Senate Passed Mar 30, 2012 112 Views
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.
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S.Con.Res.37Introduced Mar 29, 2012 34 Views
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the ap...
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S.Con.Res.39Introduced Mar 29, 2012 252 Views
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, revising the appropriate...
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S.Con.Res.17Senate Passed Mar 07, 2012 32 Views
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Or...
Resolutions Senate
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What's this?
Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters.
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S.Res.418Introduced Apr 16, 2012 3 Views
A resolution commending the 80 brave men who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service ...
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S.Res.391Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 38 Views
A resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the pres...
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S.Res.80Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 50 Views
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the I...
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S.Res.395Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 33 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Chicago...
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S.Res.397Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 27 Views
A resolution promoting peace and stability in Sudan, and for other purposes.
Bills House of Representatives
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What's this?
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.
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H.R.3310 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011Introduced Apr 16, 2012 16 Views
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve ...
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H.R.4089 - Recreational Shooting Protection ActIntroduced Apr 16, 2012 137 Views
To protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting.
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H.R.4040House Passed Apr 16, 2012 39 Views
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excel...
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H.R.3001 - Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration ActHouse Passed Apr 16, 2012 35 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg, in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust.
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H.R.3263 - Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act of 2011Introduced Apr 16, 2012 12 Views
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow the storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman project in Oklahoma, and for ...
Joint Resolutions House of Representatives
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What's this?
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.
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H.J.Res.107Introduced Apr 09, 2012 90 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
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H.J.Res.106Introduced Apr 09, 2012 94 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
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H.J.Res.105Introduced Mar 06, 2012 87 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of times Senators and Representatives may be elected.
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H.J.Res.104Introduced Feb 28, 2012 42 Views
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Temporary Non-agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens in the United States.
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H.J.Res.102Introduced Feb 16, 2012 60 Views
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Concurrent Resolution House of Representatives
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What's this?
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.
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H.Con.Res.112House Passed Apr 16, 2012 926 Views
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years ...
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H.Con.Res.115Introduced Mar 29, 2012 160 Views
Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
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H.Con.Res.108House Passed Mar 27, 2012 35 Views
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holo...
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H.Con.Res.113Introduced Mar 26, 2012 1,069 Views
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2...
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H.Con.Res.114Introduced Mar 26, 2012 43 Views
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet.
Resolutions House of Representatives
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What's this?
Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters.
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H.Res.614Introduced Apr 16, 2012 6 Views
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4089) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting, and f...
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H.Res.618Introduced Apr 16, 2012 1 Views
Expressing support for designation of 2012-2013 as the "Year of the Korean War Veteran" and recognizing the 60th anniversary of Korean War.
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H.Res.616Introduced Apr 16, 2012 10 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States relations with the People's Republic of China.
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H.Res.613Introduced Apr 16, 2012 4 Views
Supporting the Office of Science and Technology Policy interagency working group to coordinate Federal investments in neuroscience research.
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H.Res.617Introduced Apr 16, 2012 2 Views
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the 150th anniversary of President Ab...