Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Terrorism

Bill Introduced: H.R.1962 Free Flow of Information Act of 2013

2013-05-13T20:00:00Z

To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.

Bill Introduced: S.856 Syria Stabilization Act of 2013

2013-05-05T20:00:00Z

A bill to foster stability in Syria, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1771 North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2013

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North Korea, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.814 Protecting Communities from Chemical Explosions Act of 2013

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide stronger penalties for violations of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1745 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations regarding secondary cockpit barriers.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations regarding secondary cockpit barriers.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.115 A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1700 Nuclear Disaster Preparedness Act

2013-04-23T20:00:00Z

To require the President to issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.112 A resolution commending employees of the Senate Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the Capitol Police, and members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage and professionalism following the biochemical attack against the Senate on April 16, 2013.

2013-04-23T20:00:00Z

A resolution commending employees of the Senate Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the Capitol Police, and members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage and professionalism following the biochemical attack against the Senate on April 16, 2013.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.176 Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Bill Introduced: S.788 A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending.

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending.

Bill Introduced: S.792 Explosive Materials Background Check Act

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to strengthen the enforcement of background checks with respect to the use of explosive materials.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.171 Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

2013-04-17T20:00:00Z

Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.168 Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.

2013-04-16T20:00:00Z

Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.101 A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.

2013-04-16T20:00:00Z

A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1583 FAST Redress Act of 2013

2013-04-15T20:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individuals who are screened against the terrorist watchlist and wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1584 Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Terrorism Act of 2013

2013-04-15T20:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prevent terrorism, including terrorism associated with homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.744 JOLT Act of 2013

2013-04-15T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.730 Firearm Straw Purchasing and Trafficking Prevention Act

2013-04-14T20:00:00Z

A bill to prevent criminals from obtaining firearms through straw purchasing and trafficking.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1535 Gauging American Port Security Act

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United States and a plan to address them.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1542 WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2013

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other purposes.