Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Tourism

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5159 Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes.

October 02, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.633 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the deterioration of respect for privacy and human rights in the People's Republic of China before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the deterioration of respect for privacy and human rights in the People's Republic of China before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6167 Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2008

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen penalties for child pornography offenses, child sex trafficking offenses, and other sexual offenses committed against children.

Bill Introduced: S.3061 Child Soldiers Prevention and Accountability Act of 2008

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3014 Prevention and Deterrence of Crimes Against Children Act of 2008

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen penalties for child pornography offenses, child sex trafficking offenses, and other sexual offenses committed against children.

Bill Introduced: S.2972 American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

2008-05-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration.

Bill Introduced: S.2817 National Park Centennial Fund Act

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2653 American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now Act of 2008

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to further United States security by restoring and enhancing the competitiveness of the United States for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors and by facilitating business travel to the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5453 Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act of 2008

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize assistance to coastal states to develop coastal climate change adaptation plans pursuant to approved management programs approved under section 306, to minimize contributions to climate change, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5159 Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

Bill Enacted: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-161.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-24T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 24, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 19, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Enacted: H.R.3315 To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

2007-12-18T00:00:00Z

To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

December 18, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-139.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.3315 To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

2007-12-18T00:00:00Z

To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

December 18, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3315 To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

2007-12-11T00:00:00Z

To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

December 11, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3315 To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.

December 06, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.2409 Loyalty to Our Legacy Act of 2007

2007-12-05T00:00:00Z

A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the national motto "In God We Trust" are each displayed prominently in the Capitol Visitor Center on a permanent basis and to prohibit the Architect from removing or refusing to include language or other content from exhibits and materials relating to the Capitol Visitor Center on the grounds that the language or content includes a religious reference or Judeo-Christian content.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4199 To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes.