Open Congress : Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.6037 National Security Culture and Language Training Act

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

To amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to create the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Irregular Warfare, Cultural Training, and Social Science Initiatives and to authorize a new skill incentive pay and proficiency bonus to encourage members of the Armed Forces to train in critical foreign languages and foreign cultural studies.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5658 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008

2008-03-31T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5603 National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the National Guard, enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improvement of Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5562 To authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

To authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of the United States Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.968 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-12-28T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

December 28, 2007: Vetoed by President.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-12-28T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-12-14T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.4088 SAVE Act of 2007

2007-11-06T00:00:00Z

To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2344 Save the Lives of Americans in Close Combat Act of 2007

2007-05-16T00:00:00Z

To reiterate the authority of the United States Armed Forces to use riot control agents as a legitimate, legal, and non-lethal alternative to the use of lethal force under the general rules of engagement in effect for contingency operations of the Armed Forces conducted outside of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.305 Honoring the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the Nation's special operations forces community.

2007-04-17T00:00:00Z

Honoring the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the Nation's special operations forces community.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1796 National Emergency Centers Establishment Act

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish national emergency centers on military installations.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1834 National Undersea Research Program Act of 2007

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

To authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national undersea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.276 Honoring the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the Nation's special operations forces community.

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Honoring the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the Nation's special operations forces community.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-03-20T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.1300 Transit Rail Accommodation Improvement and Needs Act

2007-03-01T00:00:00Z

To strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1236 To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.

2007-02-28T00:00:00Z

To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.5122 Authorization bill FY2007, Defense Department

2006-10-17T00:00:00Z

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.

October 17, 2006: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5122 Authorization bill FY2007, Defense Department

2006-10-05T00:00:00Z