Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Congressional Research Service

Bill Introduced: H.R.5794 Federal Sunset Act of 2008

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

To provide for the periodic review of the efficiency and public need for Federal agencies, to establish a Commission for the purpose of reviewing the efficiency and public need of such agencies, and to provide for the abolishment of agencies for which a public need does not exist.

Bill Introduced: S.2852 Federal Spending and Taxpayer Accessibility Act of 2008

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide increased accessibility to information on Federal spending, and for other purposes.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 26, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-26T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-24T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 24, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

December 19, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.401 A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications.

2007-12-11T00:00:00Z

A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications.

Bill Introduced: S.1686 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

An original bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2771 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-06-19T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill

2007-06-18T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2545 Congressional Research Accessibility Act

2007-05-24T00:00:00Z

To make available on the Internet, for purposes of access and retrieval by the public, certain information available through the Congressional Research Service web site.

Bill Introduced: H.R.541 Faster FOIA Act of 2007

2007-01-17T00:00:00Z

To establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.623 A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Tom Carr, Congressional Research Service Analyst, and extending the condolences of the Senate on the occasion of his death.

2006-12-05T00:00:00Z

A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Tom Carr, Congressional Research Service Analyst, and extending the condolences of the Senate on the occasion of his death.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5521 Appropriations bill FY2007, Legislative Branch

2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2985 Appropriations bill FY2006, Legislative Branch

2005-08-02T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

August 02, 2005: Became Public Law No: 109-55.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2985 Appropriations bill FY2006, Legislative Branch

2005-08-02T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

August 02, 2005: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2985 Appropriations bill FY2006, Legislative Branch

2005-07-29T00:00:00Z

Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

July 29, 2005: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3282 Abolishment of Obsolete Agencies and Federal Sunset Act of 2005

2005-07-14T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.1399 Government Reorganization and Program Performance Improvement Act of 2005

2005-07-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to improve the results the executive branch achieves on behalf of the American people.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3277 Federal Agency Performance Review and Sunset Act

2005-07-14T00:00:00Z

To provide for the establishment of the Sunset Commission to review and maximize the performance of all Federal agencies and programs.