Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Constitutional law

Bill Introduced: S.3501 OLC Reporting Act of 2008

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

A bill to ensure that Congress is notified when the Department of Justice determines that the Executive Branch is not bound by a statute.

Bill Introduced: S.3433 Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress.

Bill Introduced: S.3159 Enumerated Powers Act

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.572 A resolution calling upon the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District of California to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

A resolution calling upon the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District of California to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1076 Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5514 The Pornography Jurisdiction Limitation Act of 2008

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over State laws restricting pornography, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2678 Children of Military Families Natural Born Citizen Act

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to clarify the law and ensure that children born to United States citizens while serving overseas in the military are eligible to become President.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.460 A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al.

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, et al.

Bill Introduced: S.2426 Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for congressional oversight of United States agreements with the Government of Iraq.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4225 William H. Rehnquist Law Center Establishment Act of 2007

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

To establish the William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3835 To restore the Constitution's checks and balances and protections against government abuses as envisioned by the Founding Fathers.

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

To restore the Constitution's checks and balances and protections against government abuses as envisioned by the Founding Fathers.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.721 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California schools, and for other purposes;.

2007-10-09T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California schools, and for other purposes;.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.685 Calling on the Governor of the State of Illinois to defend the right of employers to employee verification.

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

Calling on the Governor of the State of Illinois to defend the right of employers to employee verification.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3045 Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007

2007-07-16T00:00:00Z

To regulate the judicial use of presidential signing statements in the interpretation of Acts of Congress.

Bill Introduced: S.1747 Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007

2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to regulate the judicial use of presidential signing statements in the interpretation of Act of Congress.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2898 Judicial Conduct Act of 2007

2007-06-28T00:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.372 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States.

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill Introduced: S.1114 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2007

2007-04-16T00:00:00Z

A bill to reiterate the exclusivity of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 as the sole authority to permit the conduct of electronic surveillance, to modernize surveillance authorities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1857 Local Control of Education Act of 2007

2007-04-16T00:00:00Z

To restore State sovereignty over public elementary and secondary education.