Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Charities

Bill Introduced: S.3487 Serve America Act

2008-09-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.383 Recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.92 A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1296 Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.558 A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the collection of food donations during the period beginning May 12, 2008, and ending June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the collection of food donations during the period beginning May 12, 2008, and ending June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

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 Introduced: H.Res.1160 Congressional Leadership in Communities Resolution of 2008

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Authorizing Members of the House of Representatives to use funds provided for official and representational duties to sponsor and conduct academic and community service competitions among elementary and secondary school students in their Congressional districts and to permit the use of the facilities of their offices in support of the activities of charitable organizations.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1152 Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.500 A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1032 Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi.

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

Recognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1029 Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course.

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.298 Expressing the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq.

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

Expressing the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.937 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services provided by the American Red Cross are vital resources for military service members and their families.

2008-01-23T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services provided by the American Red Cross are vital resources for military service members and their families.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.419 A resolution honoring the life and extraordinary contributions of Diane Wolf.

2008-01-22T00:00:00Z

A resolution honoring the life and extraordinary contributions of Diane Wolf.

Bill Enacted: H.R.4118 To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the tragic event at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the tragic event at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

December 19, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-141.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.4118 To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the tragic event at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.2529 Protecting the Spirit of Giving Act

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to improve disclosures for charitable giving, protect charities, inform consumers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4660 Detainee Interrogation Recording Act of 2007

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

To require the videotaping of strategic interrogations and certain other interactions between detainees and members of the Armed Forces, intelligence operatives, and contractors, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4685 Minerals Reclamation Foundation Establishment Act of 2007

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

To establish the Minerals Reclamation Foundation, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.874 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congressional Philanthropy Caucus was established in July 2007 to provide a platform that can be used to communicate and highlight issues that face the philanthropic sector and allows Members of Congress to discuss common legislative objectives that affect the foundation community.

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congressional Philanthropy Caucus was established in July 2007 to provide a platform that can be used to communicate and highlight issues that face the philanthropic sector and allows Members of Congress to discuss common legislative objectives that affect the foundation community.