Open Congress : House Armed Services - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.6566 American Energy Act

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development of alternative and renewable energy, and promoting conservation.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1364 Recognizing the persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Forces.

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Forces.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6544 Relief Now on the Road to Renewable Energy Act of 2008

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

To provide immediate relief from high fuel and food prices and to pursue alternatives in renewable energy.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.390 Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6514 To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6524 To authorize the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions with respect to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, Ohio, and Koochiching County, Minnesota, and for other purposes.

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

To authorize the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions with respect to parcels of real property located in Eastlake, Ohio, and Koochiching County, Minnesota, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6494 To provide veterans with individualized notice about available benefits, to streamline application processes for the benefits, and for other purposes.

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

To provide veterans with individualized notice about available benefits, to streamline application processes for the benefits, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6497 To require the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who were forced to perform slave labor by the Imperial Government of Japan or by corporations of Japan during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes.

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

To require the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who were forced to perform slave labor by the Imperial Government of Japan or by corporations of Japan during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1340 Recognizing the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and bravery during World War II and commending its successor, the 122nd Fighter Wing, for continuing its legacy of excellence in service.

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and bravery during World War II and commending its successor, the 122nd Fighter Wing, for continuing its legacy of excellence in service.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1329 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Iraqi Government's stated goal of setting a timetable for withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Iraqi Government's stated goal of setting a timetable for withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1326 Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6428 Grow American Supply Act

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

To provide for State enhanced authority for coastal and ocean resources, expansion of America's supply of natural gas and oil, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6438 To amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlistment, reenlistment, and student loan benefits for military technicians, when membership in a reserve component is a condition of the military technician's employment and to repeal the prohibition in title 32, United States Code, against overtime pay for National Guard technicians.

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlistment, reenlistment, and student loan benefits for military technicians, when membership in a reserve component is a condition of the military technician's employment and to repeal the prohibition in title 32, United States Code, against overtime pay for National Guard technicians.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.388 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and the Federal Voting Assistance Program should take certain additional and timely measures to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their dependents are provided with reasonable information on how to register to vote and vote in the 2008 general elections.

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and the Federal Voting Assistance Program should take certain additional and timely measures to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their dependents are provided with reasonable information on how to register to vote and vote in the 2008 general elections.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1319 Expressing support for the designation of Four Immortal Chaplains Day in remembrance of the 4 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths.

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Expressing support for the designation of Four Immortal Chaplains Day in remembrance of the 4 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1321 Honoring the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program for its outstanding achievements.

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Honoring the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program for its outstanding achievements.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6384 Strengthening Americas Science and Technology Education Act

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6385 Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To provide a large-scale national effort to improve the state of our national security, economy and environment by providing market incentives to produce and deploy alternative energy solutions and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6397 National Environment and Energy Development Act

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6398 To impose a permanent prohibition on the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda purposes within the United States not otherwise specifically authorized by law and to require an investigation into possible violations of the annual Department of Defense Appropriations Act prohibition on such propaganda.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To impose a permanent prohibition on the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda purposes within the United States not otherwise specifically authorized by law and to require an investigation into possible violations of the annual Department of Defense Appropriations Act prohibition on such propaganda.