Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Lawyers

Bill Introduced: S.3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3033 Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability and Transparency Act

2008-05-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6041 To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal".

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal".

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1044 Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by the Government of Pakistan.

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by the Government of Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5576 Veteran Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2008

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the claims processing of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5463 Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability and Transparency Act

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

To protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.451 A resolution honoring the achievements of Rawle and Henderson LLP, on its 225th anniversary and on being recognized as the oldest law firm in continuous practice in the United States.

2008-02-13T00:00:00Z

A resolution honoring the achievements of Rawle and Henderson LLP, on its 225th anniversary and on being recognized as the oldest law firm in continuous practice in the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5193 To award a congressional gold medal to Barry C. Scheck and to Peter Neufeld in recognition of their outstanding service to the Nation and to justice as co-founders and co-directors of the Innocence Project.

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To award a congressional gold medal to Barry C. Scheck and to Peter Neufeld in recognition of their outstanding service to the Nation and to justice as co-founders and co-directors of the Innocence Project.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.3470 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Sidney 'Sid' Flowers Post Office Building'.

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Sidney 'Sid' Flowers Post Office Building'.

December 26, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.3470 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Sidney 'Sid' Flowers Post Office Building'.

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3470 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Sidney 'Sid' Flowers Post Office Building'.

2007-12-20T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3470 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 744 West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Sidney 'Sid' Flowers Post Office Building'.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007

2007-12-12T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

December 12, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007

2007-12-12T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

December 12, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-134.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007

2007-12-05T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

December 05, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.823 Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

November 14, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3931 Securities Litigation Attorney Accountability and Transparency Act

2007-10-23T00:00:00Z

To protect investors by fostering transparency and accountability of attorneys in private securities litigation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3793 Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007

2007-10-10T00:00:00Z

To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to pay to a member of the Armed Forces who is retired or separated from the Armed Forces due to a combat-related injury certain bonuses that the member was entitled to before the retirement or separation and would continue to be entitled to if the member was not retired or separated.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.954 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in New York, New York, as the "Percy Sutton Post Office Building".

2007-09-28T00:00:00Z

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in New York, New York, as the "Percy Sutton Post Office Building".

September 28, 2007: Signed by President.