Open Congress : Constitution - Major Bill Actions

Bill Enacted: H.R.9 Voting Rights Reauthorization bill

2006-07-27T00:00:00Z

To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

July 27, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-246.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.9 Voting Rights Reauthorization bill

2006-07-27T00:00:00Z

To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

July 27, 2006: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.9 Voting Rights Reauthorization bill

2006-07-26T00:00:00Z

To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

July 26, 2006: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.9 Voting Rights Reauthorization bill

2006-07-20T00:00:00Z

To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

July 20, 2006: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5388 District of Columbia Fair and Equal House Voting Rights Act of 2006

2006-05-16T00:00:00Z

To provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.9 Voting Rights Reauthorization bill

2006-05-02T00:00:00Z

To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4772 Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2005

2006-02-16T00:00:00Z

To simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges under the United States Constitution have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies or other government officials or entities acting under color of State law, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.77 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation or authorization of new direct spending in any bill presented by Congress.

2006-02-08T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation or authorization of new direct spending in any bill presented by Congress.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.335 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 97th anniversary.

2006-02-08T00:00:00Z

Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 97th anniversary.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.76 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to limitations on the amounts of contributions and expenditures that may be made in connection with campaigns for election to public office.

2006-02-01T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to limitations on the amounts of contributions and expenditures that may be made in connection with campaigns for election to public office.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4575 Lobbying Reform bill

2005-12-16T00:00:00Z

To provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.74 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

2005-12-14T00:00:00Z

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4364 Public Prayer Protection Act of 2005

2005-11-17T00:00:00Z

To protect the right of elected and appointed officials to express their religious beliefs through public prayer.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.302 Supporting the national motto of the United States.

2005-11-16T00:00:00Z

Supporting the national motto of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.71 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress.

2005-11-04T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.530 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the actions of the Gretna Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department and all officers under their command who closed to foot traffic the Greater New Orleans Bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and prevented hundreds of citizens from evacuating the City of New Orleans, and recognizing that at all times and especially during a time of national crisis, that all citizens should be treated in a lawful manner and with dignity and respect.

2005-11-02T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the actions of the Gretna Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department and all officers under their command who closed to foot traffic the Greater New Orleans Bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and prevented hundreds of citizens from evacuating the City of New Orleans, and recognizing that at all times and especially during a time of national crisis, that all citizens should be treated in a lawful manner and with dignity and respect.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4094 Redistricting Reform Act of 2005

2005-10-20T00:00:00Z

To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment, to require States to conduct such redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.271 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley and recognizing her as a symbol of hope and inspiration for all men and women.

2005-10-20T00:00:00Z

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley and recognizing her as a symbol of hope and inspiration for all men and women.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4102 Public Health Emergency Medicines Act

2005-10-20T00:00:00Z

To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for compulsory licensing of certain patented inventions relating to health care emergencies.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4088 Protect Our Homes Act

2005-10-19T00:00:00Z

To impose limitations on the use of eminent domain for purposes of economic development.