Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Torts

Bill Introduced: H.R.5494 Savannah's Law

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5455 To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.

Bill Introduced: S.11 Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2007

2007-12-18T19:00:00Z

A bill to provide liability protection to volunteer pilot nonprofit organizations that fly for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4159 Simplified USA Tax Act of 2007

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace the income tax system of the United States to meet national priorities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2127 Mine Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2007

2007-10-01T20:00:00Z

A bill to provide assistance to families of miners involved in mining accidents.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2249 Federal Tort Claim Reform Act of 2007

2007-05-08T20:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent administrative action with respect to, and the filing of, certain tort claims against the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2191 Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2007

2007-05-06T20:00:00Z

To provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2030 1901 Missouri African American Expulsion Commission Act of 2007

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

To establish a commission to investigate the expulsion of African-American residents of the Missouri cities of Aurora, Monett, Newburg, Pierce City, Cassville, and Webb City from their homes that occurred between August 1894 and August 1901, and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and appropriateness of providing reparations to such residents.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.109 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.

2007-03-28T20:00:00Z

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1052 Federal Engineering Accountability Act of 2007

2007-02-13T19:00:00Z

To provide an option to proceed with an action in any Federal court to recover actual damages for physical or property damage in a major disaster that proximately results from the failure or negligence of the Army Corps of Engineers in the design, construction, or maintenance of a project for which the Corps is legally responsible.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1012 Small Business Growth Act of 2007

2007-02-12T19:00:00Z

To reform laws and procedures affecting small business.

Bill Introduced: S.3274 Asbestos Claims bill

2006-05-25T20:00:00Z

A bill to create a fair and efficient system to resolve claims of victims for bodily injury caused by asbestos exposure, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2831 Free Flow of Information Act of 2006

2006-05-17T20:00:00Z

A bill to guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5413 To make improvements in the codification of title 46, United States Code.

2006-05-16T20:00:00Z

To make improvements in the codification of title 46, United States Code.

Bill Introduced: S.2802 American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2006

2006-05-14T20:00:00Z

A bill to improve American innovation and competitiveness in the global economy.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5256 Recreational Marine Preservation Act of 2006

2006-05-01T20:00:00Z

To establish a statute of repose for civil actions filed against recreational vessel manufacturers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4845 Innovation and Competitiveness Act

2006-03-01T19:00:00Z

To better prepare and develop the United States workforce for the global economy, and remove barriers that stifle innovation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4707 Simplified USA Tax Act of 2006

2006-02-07T19:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace the income tax system of the United States to meet national priorities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4703 To provide meaningful civil remedies for victims of the sexual exploitation of children.

2006-02-06T19:00:00Z

To provide meaningful civil remedies for victims of the sexual exploitation of children.

Bill Introduced: S.2155 A bill to provide meaningful civil remedies for victims of the sexual exploitation of children.

2005-12-19T19:00:00Z

A bill to provide meaningful civil remedies for victims of the sexual exploitation of children.