Open Congress : Government Management, Organization, and Procurement - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.3732 Protecting Resort Cities from Discrimination Act of 2009

2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

To prohibit an agency or department of the United States from establishing or implementing an internal policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3679 Against Corporations Organizing to Rip-off the Nation Act

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the Federal Government from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain corporations or companies guilty of certain felony convictions.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3569 Sunset All Czars Act

2009-09-15T00:00:00Z

To provide a sunset date for all presidentially appointed czars, to require Senate confirmation of those positions, and to provide that appropriated funds may not be used to pay for any salaries and expenses associated with those positions.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3571 Defund ACORN Act

2009-09-15T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3558 Small Business Fair Competition Act

2009-09-14T00:00:00Z

To allow incumbent contractors to be eligible to re-compete for Government contracts as small businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3492 Construction Quality Assurance Act of 2009

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To assure quality and best value with respect to Federal construction projects by prohibiting the practice known as bid shopping.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3479 SURPLUS Act

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To eliminate duplicative Government programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3393 Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2009

2009-07-29T00:00:00Z

To amend the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent the loss of billions in taxpayer dollars.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3392 Fair and Cost Effective Federal Travel Act of 2009

2009-07-29T00:00:00Z

To prohibit any department or agency of the Federal Government from establishing a travel or conference policy that takes into account the perception of a location as a resort or vacation destination in determining the location for an event.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3332 Restore the Partnership Act of 2009

2009-07-24T00:00:00Z

To establish the National Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to facilitate the fullest cooperation and coordination between all levels of government.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3284 Reduce Iranian Cyber-Suppression Act

2009-07-21T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the heads of executive agencies from entering into or renewing procurement contracts with persons that export certain computer or telecommunications technologies to Iran, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3226 Czar Accountability and Reform (CZAR) Act of 2009

2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

To provide that appropriated funds may not be used to pay for any salaries or expenses of any task force, council, or similar office which is established by or at the direction of the President and headed by an individual who has been inappropriately appointed to such position (on other than an interim basis), without the advice and consent of the Senate.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3174 Photo Identification Security Act

2009-07-10T00:00:00Z

To provide that only certain forms of identification of individuals may be accepted by the Federal Government and by financial institutions.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3007 Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 2009

2009-06-23T00:00:00Z

To provide fiscal assistance to local governments.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2853 All-American Flag Act

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2736 Correction of Long-Standing Errors in Agencies' Unsustainable Procurements Act of 2009

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

To ensure efficient performance of agency functions.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2682 Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2009

2009-06-03T00:00:00Z

To require that the Federal Government procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary for the operations and management of certain Government agencies, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2495 Federal Real Property Disposal Enhancement Act of 2009

2009-05-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title 40, United States Code, to enhance authorities with regard to real property that has yet to be reported excess, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2349 Lieutenant Colonel Dominic "Rocky" Baragona Justice for American Heroes Harmed by Contractors Act

2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

To provide in personam jurisdiction in civil actions against contractors of the United States Government performing contracts abroad with respect to serious bodily injuries of members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the United States Government, and United States citizen employees of companies performing work for the United States Government in connection with contractor activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2189 Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2009

2009-04-30T00:00:00Z

To prevent abuse of Government charge cards.