Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Indigenous peoples

Bill Introduced: S.3669 Harmonizing America's Energy, Economy, Environment, and National Security Act of 2008

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to reduce gas prices by promoting domestic energy production, alternative energy, and conservation, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3574 Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 31, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Enacted: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 14, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-315.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 14, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

August 06, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

July 31, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6307 Fostering Connections to Success Act

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care in developing or maintaining connections to family, community, support, health care, and school, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: S.J.Res.17 A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

June 03, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-243.

Bill Signed by President: S.J.Res.17 A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: S.J.Res.17 A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

2008-05-23T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: S.J.Res.17 A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.2983 Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve the care of individuals with diabetes for the reduction of health disparities within racial and ethnic minority groups, including the African-American, Hispanic American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5680 To amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and for other purposes.

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

To amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2758 American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska.

Bill Introduced: S.2747 A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.479 A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill Introduced: H.R.5530 Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

To ensure the coordination and integration of Indian tribes in the National Homeland Security strategy and to establish an Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5437 Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

To promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, to increase American energy independence, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5429 Marine Mammal Cooperative Agreements in Alaska Amendments Act of 2008

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for marine mammal cooperative management agreements in Alaska, and for other purposes.