Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Competitive bidding2008-10-03T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5218Bill Sent To President: H.R.2786 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/1765772008-10-03T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans.<br /><br />October 03, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2786 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/action/1765762008-09-27T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans.<br /><br />September 27, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Enacted: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1664492008-07-15T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 15, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-275. Bill Vetoed: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1661762008-07-15T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 15, 2008: Vetoed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/action/1661752008-07-10T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 10, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/action/1655822008-07-09T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 09, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: S.Res.609 A resolution recognizing the need for rapid recapitalization of the KC-135 aerial refueling fleet through re-competition of the United States Air Force's KC-X solicitation.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/action/1653552008-07-07T00:00:00Z
A resolution recognizing the need for rapid recapitalization of the KC-135 aerial refueling fleet through re-competition of the United States Air Force's KC-X solicitation.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.2642 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/action/1648482008-06-30T00:00:00Z
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 30, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-252. Bill Signed by President: H.R.2642 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/action/1648472008-06-30T00:00:00Z
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 30, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2642 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/action/1637722008-06-27T00:00:00Z
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 27, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2642 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1637702008-06-26T00:00:00Z
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 26, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: S.3181 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/action/1646862008-06-23T00:00:00Z
An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/1617202008-06-20T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3144 Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/action/1610292008-06-17T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6252 Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1602702008-06-12T00:00:00Z
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3091 Medicare Wound Therapy Patient Protection Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/action/1592552008-06-05T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps and related supplies and accessories from the Medicare competitive acquisition program until the clinical comparability of such products can be validated.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3033 Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability and Transparency Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/action/1580082008-05-19T00:00:00Z
A bill to protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2931 Medicare Access to Complex Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/action/1516872008-04-29T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products and assistive technology products from the Medicare competitive acquisition program.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5773 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-10:/action/1496022008-04-10T00:00:00Z
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek, Langston, and East Potomac as golf courses, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5463 Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability and Transparency Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-02-14:/action/1457482008-02-14T00:00:00Z
To protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.<br /><br />