Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Local laws

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

September 30, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

September 30, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-329.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

September 29, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

September 27, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6842 National Capital Security and Safety Act

2008-09-09T00:00:00Z

To require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism.

Bill Introduced: S.3398 Medical Device Safety Act of 2008

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6381 Medical Device Safety Act of 2008

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices.

Bill Introduced: S.3207 Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2008

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6322 Public Charter Schools Home Rule Act of 2008

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

To amend the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 to permit the District of Columbia government to exercise authority over the Public Charter School Board in the same manner as the District government may exercise authority over other entities of the District government.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5842 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.328 Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5782 Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act of 2008

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the manner in which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in that State.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5594 Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to conduct an evaluation and review of certain vessel discharges.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008

2008-03-05T00:00:00Z

To revise and extend the chemical-facility security program under Public Law 109-295, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2661 Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to prohibit the collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent, or deceptive means through the Internet, a practice known as "phishing", to provide the Federal Trade Commission the necessary authority to enforce such prohibition, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2645 Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, to conduct an evaluation and review of certain vessel discharges.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5471 To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe rules requiring distinctive markings on toy and look-alike firearms.

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe rules requiring distinctive markings on toy and look-alike firearms.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5228 Employee Changing Room Privacy Act

2008-02-06T00:00:00Z

To protect employees from invasion of privacy by employers by prohibiting video and audio monitoring of employees when in an area where it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5218 Fire-Safe Communities Act

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To promote fire-safe communities, and for other purposes.