Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Members of Congress

Bill Introduced: S.894 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend expiring authority for work-study allowances for individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand such authority to certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

2013-05-07T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend expiring authority for work-study allowances for individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand such authority to certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.885 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the "Thaddeus Stevens Post Office".

2013-05-06T20:00:00Z

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the "Thaddeus Stevens Post Office".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1865 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the "Thaddeus Stevens Post Office".

2013-05-06T20:00:00Z

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the "Thaddeus Stevens Post Office".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1780 To provide that the only health plans that the Federal Government may make available to the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and Federal employees are those created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or offered through a health insurance exchange.

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To provide that the only health plans that the Federal Government may make available to the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and Federal employees are those created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or offered through a health insurance exchange.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.124 A resolution to authorize testimony in writing, documents, and representation in Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A resolution to authorize testimony in writing, documents, and representation in Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.114 A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representations in United States v. Renzi, et al.

2013-04-23T20:00:00Z

A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representations in United States v. Renzi, et al.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1689 Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Monuments to Members of Congress Act

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

To prohibit certain real property from being named after a sitting Member of Congress.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.103 A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.

2013-04-17T20:00:00Z

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1594 To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of official portraits of members of Congress, heads of executive agencies, or heads of offices of the legislative branch.

2013-04-16T20:00:00Z

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the costs of official portraits of members of Congress, heads of executive agencies, or heads of offices of the legislative branch.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.163 Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

2013-04-15T20:00:00Z

Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.162 Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

2013-04-15T20:00:00Z

Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1547 Trust Returned to the United States Taxpayer Act

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the basis for the denial of retirement credit, for service as a Member of Congress, to include conviction of any felony under Federal or State law, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.155 Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term "undocumented" instead of the term "illegal" when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation.

2013-04-11T20:00:00Z

Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term "undocumented" instead of the term "illegal" when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation.

Bill Introduced: S.711 A bill to designate the Federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse.

2013-04-10T20:00:00Z

A bill to designate the Federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1516 Coast Guard Academy Opportunity Act

2013-04-10T20:00:00Z

To amend title 14, United States Code, to modify the process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1478 Member of Congress Pay Sequestration and Fairness Act

2013-04-09T20:00:00Z

To amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to include the pay of Members of Congress within the coverage of the provisions of such Act which provide for budget enforcement through sequestration.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1467 Pay Cut for Congress Act

2013-04-09T20:00:00Z

To reduce the annual rates of pay of Members of Congress by 20 percent and prohibit further adjustments to such rates.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.142 Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.88 A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1359 Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the cost of any transportation provided by the Secretary to Members, officers, or employees of the House of Representatives or Senate who are carrying out official duties outside the United States, and for other purposes.