Open Congress : House Judiciary - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.4138 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an update under the Medicare physician fee schedule, to be fully paid for through medical liability reform, a pathway for biosimilar biological products, and other means.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an update under the Medicare physician fee schedule, to be fully paid for through medical liability reform, a pathway for biosimilar biological products, and other means.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4114 To reduce the rape kit backlog, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To reduce the rape kit backlog, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4129 To amend the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require certification of State and law enforcement agency reports related to missing children and to require that certain information be provided to individuals reporting a missing child, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To amend the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require certification of State and law enforcement agency reports related to missing children and to require that certain information be provided to individuals reporting a missing child, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4131 To prohibit smoking in and around Federal buildings.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To prohibit smoking in and around Federal buildings.

Bill Sent To President: S.1599 Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws.

November 19, 2009: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4115 To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide a restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.931 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4120 To prohibit the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Midwestern States, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Midwestern States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.920 Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the Attorney General's possession regarding certain matters pertaining to detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who are transferred into the United States.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the Attorney General's possession regarding certain matters pertaining to detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who are transferred into the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4113 To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4111 To prohibit the prosecution of unprivileged enemy combatants by the Department of Justice.

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the prosecution of unprivileged enemy combatants by the Department of Justice.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.911 Requesting the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations regarding the organization ACORN.

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

Requesting the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations regarding the organization ACORN.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4105 Healthy Air for Federal Workers Act

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

To prohibit smoking near executive, legislative, and judicial branch entryways.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4091 Enhanced Restitution Enforcement and Equitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2009

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

To amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments of debts owed to the United States and the victims of crime by imposing late fees on unpaid judgments owed to the United States and to the victims of crime, to provide for offsets on amounts collected by the Department of Justice for Federal agencies, to increase the amount of special assessments imposed upon convicted persons, to establish an Enhanced Financial Recovery Fund to enhance, supplement, and improve the debt collection activities of the Department of Justice, to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide to assistant United States attorneys the same retirement benefits as are afforded to Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4093 To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to purchase the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois, and for other purposes.

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to purchase the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4089 To create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

To create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.905 Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme Court.

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme Court.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4080 Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

To establish a criminal justice reinvestment grant program to help States and local jurisdictions reduce spending on corrections, control growth in the prison and jail populations, and increase public safety.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4038 Common Sense Health Care Reform and Affordability Act

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

To take meaningful steps to lower health care costs and increase access to health insurance coverage without raising taxes, cutting Medicare benefits for seniors, adding to the national deficit, intervening in the doctor-patient relationship, or instituting a government takeover of health care.

Bill Signed by President: H.J.Res.26 Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.

November 06, 2009: Signed by President.