Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Investors

Bill Introduced: H.R.6513 Securities Act of 2008

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal securities laws to enhance the effectiveness of the Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement, corporation finance, trading and markets, investment management, and examination programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3219 Senior Investor Protections Enhancement Act of 2008

2008-06-27T00:00:00Z

A bill to enhance penalties for violations of securities protections that involve targeting seniors.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry.

Bill Introduced: S.3131 Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to speculators in energy markets, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2901 Encouraging Mortgage Modifications Act of 2008

2008-04-23T00:00:00Z

A bill to encourage residential mortgage loan modifications and workout plans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2801 Mortgage Enhancement and Modification Act of 2008

2008-04-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to help families avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes by encouraging reasonable and responsible modifications for unworkable and impractical mortgage loans, and to help preserve the rights of investors by reaffirming the basic obligations of their investment agents to achieve the most beneficial outcomes for their clients and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2794 Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to protect older Americans from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices, with the goal of increasing retirement security.

Bill Introduced: S.2751 State Foreign Investment Improvement Act

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to facilitate foreign investment by permanently reauthorizing the EB-5 regional center program, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5579 Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

To remove an impediment to troubled debt restructuring on the part of holders of residential mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5569 To extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program.

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

To extend for 5 years the EB-5 regional center pilot program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4890 Invest in USA Act of 2007

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To modify the EB-5 regional center program.

Bill Introduced: S.2503 A bill to exclude from admission to the United States aliens who have directly and significantly contributed to the ability of Cuba to develop its petroleum resources, and for other purposes.

2007-12-18T00:00:00Z

A bill to exclude from admission to the United States aliens who have directly and significantly contributed to the ability of Cuba to develop its petroleum resources, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3567 Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007

2007-09-18T00:00:00Z

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to expand opportunities for investments in small businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3225 Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act

2007-07-30T00:00:00Z

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to improve the disclosure of fees and expenses of open-end investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2798 Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007

2007-06-20T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1675 Preservation Approval Process Improvement Act of 2007

2007-06-15T00:00:00Z

To suspend the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding electronic filing of previous participation certificates and regarding filing of such certificates with respect to certain low-income housing investors.

June 15, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1675 Preservation Approval Process Improvement Act of 2007

2007-06-15T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1675 Preservation Approval Process Improvement Act of 2007

2007-06-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1675 Preservation Approval Process Improvement Act of 2007

2007-05-24T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.2529 To establish efficiency resource standards for retail electricity and natural gas distributors, and for other purposes.

2007-05-24T00:00:00Z

To establish efficiency resource standards for retail electricity and natural gas distributors, and for other purposes.