Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Droughts2008-05-06T20:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4459Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.344 Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/action/1564362008-05-06T20:00:00Z
Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2728 Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-05:/action/1468862008-03-05T19:00:00Z
A bill to establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.4226 Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-14:/action/1369902007-11-14T19:00:00Z
To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-08:/action/1364562007-11-08T19:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />November 08, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-114. Bill Vetoed: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/action/1358192007-11-01T20:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />November 01, 2007: Vetoed by President. Bill Introduced: S.2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/action/1357942007-11-01T20:00:00Z
An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-22:/action/1344402007-10-22T20:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 22, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Introduced: S.2165 A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought.tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-15:/action/1325242007-10-15T20:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.3847 To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought.tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-15:/action/1324592007-10-15T20:00:00Z
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the suspension of each provision of the Act during periods of drought with respect to Federal and State agencies that manage Federal river basins that are located in each region affected by the drought.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-23:/action/1301692007-09-23T20:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 23, 2007: Cleared for White House. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-24:/action/1164602007-05-24T20:00:00Z
Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 24, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Enacted: H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-24:/action/1169002007-05-24T20:00:00Z
Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 24, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-28. Bill Signed by President: H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-24:/action/1168962007-05-24T20:00:00Z
Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 24, 2007: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-23:/action/1164582007-05-23T20:00:00Z
Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.<br /><br />May 23, 2007: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.2337 Global Warming Wildlife Survival Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-05-15:/action/1125612007-05-15T20:00:00Z
To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.2206 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-05-07:/action/1113972007-05-07T20:00:00Z
Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.1158 Alternative Fuel Standard Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-18:/action/1091172007-04-18T20:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to increase the use of renewable and alternative fuel, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-03-12:/action/962942007-03-12T20:00:00Z
To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.485 Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-01-31:/action/924902007-01-31T19:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, to protect employees and affected communities, to protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.620 Global Warming billtag:opencongress.org,2007-01-21:/action/914522007-01-21T19:00:00Z
To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances, and for other purposes.<br /><br />