Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Canada

Bill Introduced: S.Res.574 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.561 A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6003 Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.456 A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negotiate an agreement to conserve populations of large whales at risk of extinction that migrate along the Atlantic seaboard of North America.

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negotiate an agreement to conserve populations of large whales at risk of extinction that migrate along the Atlantic seaboard of North America.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.291 Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in Quebec, Canada, since its founding in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain.

2008-02-12T00:00:00Z

Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in Quebec, Canada, since its founding in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain.

Bill Enacted: S.J.Res.13 A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

December 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-171.

Bill Signed by President: S.J.Res.13 A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

December 26, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: S.J.Res.13 A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

December 19, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4929 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2531 A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: S.J.Res.13 A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

2007-12-17T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding.

December 17, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.2474 Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2007

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide additional resources and funding to address inspection delays at United States ports of entry on the Southern border, open additional inspection lanes, hire more inspectors, and provide recruitment and retention incentives for United States customs and Border Protection officers who serve on the Northern and Southern borders.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4309 Border Wait Times Study Act

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress reports on the commercial and passenger vehicle traffic at certain points of entry, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2425 Border Wait Times Study Act

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary Commerce to submit reports to Congress on the commercial and passenger vehicle traffic at certain points of entry, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4329 NAFTA Accountability Act

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met.

Bill Introduced: S.2366 Border Law Enforcement Act

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

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

Bill Introduced: S.2368 Border Law Enforcement Act

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

A bill 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.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: S.2294 Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act

2007-11-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4065 Taking Action to Keep Employees Accountable in Immigration Matters Act of 2007

2007-11-01T00:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.