Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Capital punishment

Bill Introduced: S.Res.626 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court of the United States erroneously decided Kennedy v. Louisiana, No. 07-343 (2008), and that the eighth amendment to the Constitution of the United States allows the imposition of the death penalty for the rape of a child.

2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court of the United States erroneously decided Kennedy v. Louisiana, No. 07-343 (2008), and that the eighth amendment to the Constitution of the United States allows the imposition of the death penalty for the rape of a child.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.96 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.83 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.80 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the penalty of death.

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the penalty of death.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.821 Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience.

2007-11-13T00:00:00Z

Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and execution of its prisoners of conscience.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3884 Captain Scott Corwin Armed Forces Protection Act of 2007

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for punishment for killing a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3728 International Women's Freedom Act of 2007

2007-10-02T00:00:00Z

To express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 27, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-84.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 27, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-19T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 19, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-09-07T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

September 07, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.1943 A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under the custody or physical control of the United States Government.

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under the custody or physical control of the United States Government.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3156 Proceeds of Crime Act of 2007

2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

To control violent crime.

Bill Introduced: S.1860 Proceeds of Crime Act of 2007

2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to control violent crime.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3153 Death Penalty for Cop Killers Act of 2007

2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide to make the killing of a law enforcement officer an aggravating factor for the imposition of the death penalty.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3147 Counter-Terrorism and National Security Act of 2007

2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

To provide additional tools and tough penalties to fight terrorism and protect America's national security.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3142 Violent Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2007

2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

To provide law enforcement critical tools and resources for preventing and enforcing violent crime.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2281 Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act of 2007

2007-05-10T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal penalties for attempting to kill, conspiring to kill, or killing police officers, firefighters, and other federally funded public safety officers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1914 Terrorist Death Penalty Act of 2007

2007-04-18T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure the death penalty for terrorists, and for other purposes.