Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Fraud

Bill Introduced: H.R.6346 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes.

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: H.R.4008 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before the date of the enactment of this Act.

June 03, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-241.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.4008 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007

2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.4008 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007

2008-05-23T00:00:00Z

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 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.4008 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007

2008-05-20T00:00:00Z

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: S.Res.564 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

2008-05-14T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6021 To prohibit the purchase or lease of housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds appropriated for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed housing under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud.

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

To prohibit the purchase or lease of housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds appropriated for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed housing under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5997 Fairness in Trucking Transactions Act

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to pay an amount equal to the surcharge to the person that bears the cost of the fuel, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5977 Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that collects a fuel surcharge to disclose and pay the fuel surcharge to the person responsible for bearing the cost of the fuel, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2978 Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2008

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5934 Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act

2008-04-30T00:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that fuel surcharges collected by a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder be passed through to the person responsible for bearing the cost of fuel, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2910 Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges received from shippers that relate to fuel costs paid for by the truckers.

Bill Introduced: S.2892 Wartime Enforcement of Fraud Act of 2008

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspending the statute of limitations during times when Congress has authorized the use of military force.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5830 FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market.

Bill Introduced: S.2839 Global Competitiveness Act of 2008

2008-04-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide emergency relief for United States businesses and industries currently employing temporary foreign workers and for other purposes.