Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Emergency medicine

Bill Introduced: H.R.6358 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.599 A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

Bill Introduced: S.3181 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1283 Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 22, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1228 Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers.

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without exacerbating the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for consumers.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 21, 2008: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-20T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 15, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5930 Charitable Aid to Community Heroes Act of 2008

2008-04-30T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable organizations to collect and disperse deductible contributions for certain individuals who are injured or killed in an effort to protect life or property.

Bill Enacted: S.1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted, to reauthorize programs under part A of title XI of such Act, and for other purposes.

April 24, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-204.

Bill Signed by President: S.1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.Res.530 A resolution designating the week beginning October 5, 2008, as "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Week".

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating the week beginning October 5, 2008, as "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Week".

Bill Introduced: H.R.5876 Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

2008-04-23T00:00:00Z

To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: S.1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: S.1858 Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.2752 International Mental Disability and Mental Trauma Care Improvement Act of 2008

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize the President to award grants to improve the capacity of nongovernmental organizations and individuals in foreign countries to provide appropriate mental disability and mental trauma care training, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5563 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.472 A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical services personnel, emergency managers,and other emergency response providers nationwide for their dedicated service in protecting the people of the United States and the Nation from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies.

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical services personnel, emergency managers,and other emergency response providers nationwide for their dedicated service in protecting the people of the United States and the Nation from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5516 Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2008

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

To increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.