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(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.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act | Voted on by Senate | May 09, 2008 |
| H.R.5512 Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008 | Voted on by House | May 09, 2008 |
| H.R.1512 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors. | Voted on by House | May 09, 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. | Voted on by House | May 09, 2008 |
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Voted on by House | May 09, 2008 |
and 6,013 more...
Bills - Senate(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.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.2739 Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 | This Bill Has Become Law | May 08, 2008 |
| S.2284 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| S.2774 Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| S.2998 A bill to require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services, and for other purposes. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| S.2993 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for military veterans. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
and 2,988 more...
Joint Resolutions - House of Representatives(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.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.J.Res.83 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.82 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing castration after conviction for the rape of a child under 16 years of age. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.81 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending. | Introduced | Apr 30, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.62 Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007 | Voted on by House | Apr 24, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.70 Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States. | Voted on by House | Apr 23, 2008 |
and 78 more...
Joint Resolutions - Senate(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.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.J.Res.28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.31 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship. | Introduced | Apr 09, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.25 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Voted on by Senate | Mar 14, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.30 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to optional State plan case management services under the Medicaid program. | Introduced | Mar 13, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.29 A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. | Introduced | Mar 12, 2008 |
and 26 more...
Concurrent Resolution - House of Representatives(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.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| H.Con.Res.346 Expressing the sense of Congress that American oil companies should build additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.347 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, should take action to educate the public on the importance of adequate iodine intake. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.308 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. | Voted on by House | May 07, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.345 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty. | Introduced | May 07, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.344 Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis. | Introduced | May 07, 2008 |
and 342 more...
Concurrent Resolution - Senate(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.
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| S.Con.Res.81 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. | Voted on by Senate | May 08, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.72 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. | Voted on by Senate | May 08, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.80 A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition of persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Services. | Introduced | May 07, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.79 A concurrent resolution congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States. | Introduced | May 06, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.74 A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people of Ireland and to the world and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States. | Voted on by Senate | Apr 29, 2008 |
and 76 more...
Resolutions - House(What's this?)
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.1086 Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008. | Voted on by House | May 09, 2008 |
| H.Res.1182 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Government buildings and on Federal property be made in the United States. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.Res.1184 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Knights of Pythias. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.Res.1183 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq or Afghanistan. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| H.Res.1186 Prohibiting the use of funds in a Members' Representational Allowance for the long-term lease of a vehicle. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
and 1,181 more...
Resolutions - Senate(What's this?)
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.537 A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers. | Voted on by Senate | May 08, 2008 |
| S.Res.555 A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| S.Res.556 A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contibutions to educaction, and for other purposes. | Voted on by Senate | May 08, 2008 |
| S.Res.557 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. | Introduced | May 08, 2008 |
| S.Res.554 A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis. | Voted on by Senate | May 07, 2008 |
and 551 more...


