Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Legislative amendments

Bill Introduced: S.2856 Optional One Page Flat Tax Act

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.493 A resolution to limit consideration of amendments under a budget resolution.

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

A resolution to limit consideration of amendments under a budget resolution.

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.70 Budget resolution FY2009

2008-03-07T00:00:00Z

An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.920 Additional Earmark Disclosure Resolution

2008-01-15T00:00:00Z

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the earmark point of order.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4664 Social Security Surplus Protection Act of 2007

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

To provide for investment and protection of the Social Security surplus.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.727 Providing for a moratorium on the consideration of any bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon, that contains any congressional earmark until a bipartisan panel is established to provide oversight over the congressional earmarking process and that panel reports its recommendations to the House.

2007-10-10T00:00:00Z

Providing for a moratorium on the consideration of any bill or joint resolution, or amendment thereto or conference report thereon, that contains any congressional earmark until a bipartisan panel is established to provide oversight over the congressional earmarking process and that panel reports its recommendations to the House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3738 Earmark Reform Act of 2007

2007-10-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set a cap on allocated funds for earmarks.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3654 SAFE Commission Act

2007-09-25T00:00:00Z

To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Signed by President: S.1 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

2007-09-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

September 14, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: S.1 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

2007-09-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

September 14, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-81.

Bill Sent To President: S.1 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

2007-09-04T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

September 04, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: S.1 Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

August 02, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.174 Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory ducks and geese should be modified so that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to harvest such birds.

2007-06-22T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory ducks and geese should be modified so that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to harvest such birds.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.504 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.

2007-06-20T00:00:00Z

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2685 Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2007

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to extend the discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.484 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.206 A resolution to provide for a budget point of order against legislation that increases income taxes on taxpayers, including hardworking middle-income families, entrepreneurs, and college students.

2007-05-17T00:00:00Z

A resolution to provide for a budget point of order against legislation that increases income taxes on taxpayers, including hardworking middle-income families, entrepreneurs, and college students.

Bill Introduced: S.1279 Federal Insurance Budgeting Act of 2005

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

A bill to secure America's future economy through reform of the Federal budget process.

Bill Introduced: S.1040 Tax Simplification Act of 2007

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to repeal the current Internal Revenue Code and replace it with a flat tax, thereby guaranteeing economic growth and greater fairness for all Americans.

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.21 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.

2007-03-16T00:00:00Z

An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.