Open Congress : Commercial and Administrative Law - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.3765 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3764 Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

To amend the Legal Services Corporation Act to meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, improve corporate practices of the Legal Services Corporation, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.184 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the bankruptcy proceedings of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. and Lehman Brothers Europe Inc. be resolved in an equitable and expeditious process between the United States and United Kingdom, and that the interests of American investors be given due consideration and be treated with urgency throughout.

2009-09-14T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the bankruptcy proceedings of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. and Lehman Brothers Europe Inc. be resolved in an equitable and expeditious process between the United States and United Kingdom, and that the interests of American investors be given due consideration and be treated with urgency throughout.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3396 Congressional Responsibility and Accountability Act

2009-07-29T00:00:00Z

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit agencies from enforcing rules that result in a specified economic impact until the requirements of those rules are enacted into law by an Act of Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3310 Government-Sponsored Enterprises Free Market Reform Act of 2009

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To reform the financial regulatory system of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.58 Granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

2009-06-24T00:00:00Z

Granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2911 Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act of 2009

2009-06-17T00:00:00Z

To improve end-of-life care.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.551 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin approved by the Congress in Public Law 110-342 expressly prohibited the sale, diversion, or export of water from States in the Great Lakes Basin.

2009-06-16T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin approved by the Congress in Public Law 110-342 expressly prohibited the sale, diversion, or export of water from States in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2793 Auto Dealers' Pension Fairness Act of 2009

2009-06-10T00:00:00Z

To require a report to the Congress from the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry regarding closings of vehicle dealerships in connection with the bankruptcies of Chrysler Corporation and General Motors Corporation, and to suspend imposition of withdrawal liability to multiemployer plans in connection with the closing of such dealerships (and to suspend the requirement for payment of existing withdrawal liability in connection with such closings) until 60 days after submission of such report.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2571 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009

2009-05-21T00:00:00Z

To streamline the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2600 Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2009

2009-05-21T00:00:00Z

To amend title 4 of the United States Code to limit the extent to which States may tax the compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2255 Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2009

2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to that Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2110 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act

2009-04-27T00:00:00Z

To limit the authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2032 Savannah's Law

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1942 Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

To amend title 11 and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1921 Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

To establish an Office of Public Advocate within the Department of Justice to provide services and guidance to citizens in dealing with concerns involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1947 Accountability in Deferred Prosecution Act of 2009

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

To regulate certain deferred prosecution agreements and nonprosecution agreements in Federal criminal cases.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1560 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009

2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

To make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1521 Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009

2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1478 Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care, and for other purposes.