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Bill Introduced: S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

2009-10-19T22:39:00Z

An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

October 19, 2009: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.

Bill Introduced: S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009

2009-10-19T00:00:00Z

An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

October 19, 2009: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. With written report No. 111-89. Additional and Minority views filed.

H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

October 15, 2009: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

October 15, 2009: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

2009-10-14T16:18:00Z

To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

October 14, 2009: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.

H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

2009-10-14T16:17:00Z

To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

October 14, 2009: Committee on The Budget discharged.

H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

2009-10-14T16:17:00Z

To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

October 14, 2009: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

2009-10-14T16:17:00Z

To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

October 14, 2009: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 111-299, Part III.

H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

2009-10-14T16:16:00Z

H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

October 08, 2009: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-10-08T00:00:00Z

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

October 08, 2009: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

H.R.1319 Informed P2P User Act

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

To prevent the inadvertent disclosure of information on a computer through the use of certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer.

September 30, 2009: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

H.R.1319 Informed P2P User Act

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

H.R.1319 Informed P2P User Act

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

H.Res.554 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.

2009-09-23T10:23:00Z

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.

September 23, 2009: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)

H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

July 23, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

H.R.2943 Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

July 23, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

H.R.2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

2009-07-07T00:00:00Z

To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

July 07, 2009: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.

H.R.2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

2009-07-06T00:00:00Z

To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

July 06, 2009: Received in the Senate, read the first time.

H.R.2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

2009-06-26T12:46:00Z

To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

June 26, 2009: DEBATE - The House proceeded with three hour of debate on H.R. 2454.

H.R.2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

2009-06-26T12:44:00Z

To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

June 26, 2009: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2454 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 2998, modified by an amendment printed in part A of this report shall be considered as adopted.

H.R.2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

2009-06-26T12:44:00Z

To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

June 26, 2009: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 587.

S.1285 Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

2009-06-18T18:26:00Z

A bill to provide that certain photographic records relating to the treatment of any individual engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the Armed Forces of the United States in operations outside the United States shall not be subject to disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), to amend section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) to provide that statutory exemptions to disclosure requirements of that Act shall specifically cite to the provision of that Act authorizing exemptions, to ensure and open and deliberative process in Congress by providing for related legislative proposals to explicitly state such required citations, and for other purposes.

June 18, 2009: Received in the House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2943 Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

S.1285 Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

H.R.2943 Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

June 18, 2009: Referred to House Energy and Commerce

S.1285 Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

H.R.2943 Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

June 18, 2009: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.2943 Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

June 18, 2009: Referred to House Judiciary

S.1285 Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

S.1285 Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

2009-06-18T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.Res.554 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.

2009-06-17T15:36:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.Res.554 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.

2009-06-17T00:00:00Z

H.Res.554 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.

2009-06-17T00:00:00Z

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.

June 17, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

H.R.665 District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

June 12, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

June 12, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2835 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.

H.R.2835 Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.

June 11, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.1147 Local Community Radio Act of 2009

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

To imlpement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.

June 11, 2009: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

H.R.2646 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2009

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

To amend title 31, United States Code, to enhance the oversight authorities of the Comptroller General, and for other purposes.

June 04, 2009: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

H.R.2646 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2009

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

To amend title 31, United States Code, to enhance the oversight authorities of the Comptroller General, and for other purposes.

June 04, 2009: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

H.R.2646 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2009

2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

To amend title 31, United States Code, to enhance the oversight authorities of the Comptroller General, and for other purposes.

June 02, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2646 Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2009

2009-06-02T00:00:00Z

To amend title 31, United States Code, to enhance the oversight authorities of the Comptroller General, and for other purposes.

H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009

2009-05-26T00:00:00Z

To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

May 26, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

H.R.2639 Global Poverty Act of 2009

2009-05-21T00:00:00Z

To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day.

May 21, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2639 Global Poverty Act of 2009

2009-05-21T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.1085 Reuniting Families Act

2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.

S.1085 Reuniting Families Act

2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R.848 Performance Rights Act

2009-05-13T00:00:00Z

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.

May 13, 2009: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

H.R.848 Performance Rights Act

2009-05-13T00:00:00Z

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.

May 13, 2009: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 9.

H.R.1319 Informed P2P User Act

2009-05-06T00:00:00Z

H.R.1319 Informed P2P User Act

2009-05-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.928 TARP Accountability Act

2009-04-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to enhance disclosures regarding the use of funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and for other purposes.

S.928 TARP Accountability Act

2009-04-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to enhance disclosures regarding the use of funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and for other purposes.

April 29, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

H.R.1409 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

2009-04-29T00:00:00Z

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.

April 29, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.2175 Families for ED Advertising Decency Act

2009-04-29T00:00:00Z

To prohibit as indecent the broadcasting of any advertisement for a medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, and for other purposes.

April 29, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2175 Families for ED Advertising Decency Act

2009-04-29T00:00:00Z

To prohibit as indecent the broadcasting of any advertisement for a medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, and for other purposes.

H.R.814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009

2009-04-23T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.2057 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

H.R.2057 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2009

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

April 22, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

April 02, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

H.R.735 Rangel Rule Act of 2009

2009-03-31T13:21:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that penalties and interest will not be imposed on individuals who are citizens of the United States.

March 31, 2009: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Carter. Petition No: 111-2.

H.R.735 Rangel Rule Act of 2009

2009-03-31T13:21:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

H.R.1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

H.R.1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

H.R.1479 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2009

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

To enhance the availability of capital, credit, and other banking and financial services for all citizens and communities, to ensure that community reinvestment requirements are updated to account for changes in the financial industry and that reinvestment requirements keep pace as banks, securities firms, and other financial service providers become affiliates as a result of the enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes.

March 12, 2009: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

March 11, 2009: Presented to President.

H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

March 11, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

March 11, 2009: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

March 11, 2009: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

March 11, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-8.

S.560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes.

March 10, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during the organizing efforts, and for other purposes.

March 10, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2966-2967)

Bill Introduced: S.560 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

March 10, 2009: Second cloture on the bill invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62 - 35. Record Vote Number: 96.

H.R.848 Performance Rights Act

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.

March 10, 2009: Committee Hearings Held.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1409 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

H.R.1409 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.

March 10, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

2009-03-09T00:00:00Z

To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

March 09, 2009: Received in the Senate.

H.R.12 Paycheck Fairness Act

2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

March 06, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

2009-03-05T12:57:00Z

To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

March 05, 2009: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 190, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price (GA) amendment.

H.R.1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009

2009-03-05T12:56:00Z

To prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

March 05, 2009: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

H.R.1233 Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

H.R.1233 Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

S.482 Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form.

February 26, 2009: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25.

H.R.1233 Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

To prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity.

February 26, 2009: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.1233 Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

H.R.1233 Taxpayers' Freedom of Conscience Act of 2009

2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

S.482 Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form.

February 25, 2009: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

S.482 Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form.

February 25, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2484-2485)

S.482 Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form.

February 25, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2484)

Bill Introduced: S.482 Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form.

H.R.1123 Produce the Note Act of 2009

2009-02-23T00:00:00Z

To require the filing of certain information regarding a residential mortgage in any proceeding for foreclosure of the mortgage.

February 23, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1123 Produce the Note Act of 2009

2009-02-23T00:00:00Z

To require the filing of certain information regarding a residential mortgage in any proceeding for foreclosure of the mortgage.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-02-17T00:00:00Z

Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

February 17, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-5.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-02-17T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-02-16T00:00:00Z

H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-02-13T14:24:00Z

H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-02-13T14:24:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.1068 Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street’s Bailout Act of 2009

2009-02-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on certain securities transactions to the extent required to recoup the net cost of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

H.R.1068 Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street’s Bailout Act of 2009

2009-02-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on certain securities transactions to the extent required to recoup the net cost of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

February 13, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1095 Troubled Asset Relief Program Transparency Reporting Act

2009-02-13T00:00:00Z

To prohibit any recipient of emergency Federal economic assistance from using such funds for lobbying expenditures or political contributions, to improve transparency, enhance accountability, encourage responsible corporate governance, and for other purposes.

H.R.1095 Troubled Asset Relief Program Transparency Reporting Act

2009-02-13T00:00:00Z

H.R.257 Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007

2009-02-09T00:00:00Z

To prevent children's access to firearms.

February 09, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

H.R.450 Enumerated Powers Act

2009-02-09T00:00:00Z

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

February 09, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009

2009-02-09T00:00:00Z

To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.

February 09, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

H.R.848 Performance Rights Act

2009-02-04T00:00:00Z

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.

February 04, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E202-203)

H.R.848 Performance Rights Act

2009-02-04T00:00:00Z

To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.

February 04, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R.814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009

2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

H.R.814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009

2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

H.R.814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009

2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes.

February 03, 2009: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Introduced: H.R.814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009

2009-02-03T00:00:00Z

H.R.735 Rangel Rule Act of 2009

2009-01-28T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that penalties and interest will not be imposed on individuals who are citizens of the United States.

January 28, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E770-776)

H.R.778 To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.

2009-01-28T00:00:00Z

To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.

January 28, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E160)

H.R.778 To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.

2009-01-28T00:00:00Z

To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.

January 28, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.735 Rangel Rule Act of 2009

2009-01-28T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that penalties and interest will not be imposed on individuals who are citizens of the United States.

January 28, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill Introduced: H.R.778 To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.

2009-01-28T00:00:00Z

To authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.

Bill Introduced: H.R.735 Rangel Rule Act of 2009

2009-01-28T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that penalties and interest will not be imposed on individuals who are citizens of the United States.

H.R.676 United States National Health Care Act or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act

2009-01-26T00:00:00Z

To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, improved health care delivery, and for other purposes.

January 26, 2009: Referred to House Natural Resources

H.R.676 United States National Health Care Act or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act

2009-01-26T00:00:00Z

To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, improved health care delivery, and for other purposes.

January 26, 2009: Referred to House Ways and Means

H.R.676 United States National Health Care Act or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act

2009-01-26T00:00:00Z

To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, improved health care delivery, and for other purposes.

January 26, 2009: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Introduced: H.R.676 United States National Health Care Act or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act

2009-01-26T00:00:00Z

To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, improved health care delivery, and for other purposes.

H.R.676 United States National Health Care Act or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act

2009-01-26T00:00:00Z

To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, improved health care delivery, and for other purposes.

January 26, 2009: Referred to House Energy and Commerce

H.R.665 District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009

2009-01-23T00:00:00Z

To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

January 23, 2009: Referred to House House Administration

H.R.665 District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009

2009-01-23T00:00:00Z

To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

January 23, 2009: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform

H.R.665 District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009

2009-01-23T00:00:00Z

To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

January 23, 2009: Referred to House Judiciary

H.R.665 District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2009

2009-01-23T00:00:00Z

To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

January 23, 2009: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-22T00:00:00Z

To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.

January 22, 2009: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-21T16:44:00Z

To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.

January 21, 2009: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 166 (Roll no. 26).

H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-21T16:44:00Z

To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.

January 21, 2009: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 384.

H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-21T16:35:00Z

To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.

January 21, 2009: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 228 (Roll no. 25).

H.R.384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-21T16:17:00Z

To reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.

January 21, 2009: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.66 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

2009-01-15T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

H.Res.66 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

2009-01-15T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

January 15, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

H.R.470 Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act of 2009

2009-01-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth.

January 13, 2009: Referred to House Ways and Means

H.R.470 Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act of 2009

2009-01-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth.

January 13, 2009: Referred to House Appropriations

H.R.470 Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act of 2009

2009-01-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth.

January 13, 2009: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Introduced: H.R.470 Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act of 2009

2009-01-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth.

H.R.12 Paycheck Fairness Act

2009-01-09T12:43:00Z

H.R.12 Paycheck Fairness Act

2009-01-09T12:34:00Z

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

January 09, 2009: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require that the bill be reported back to the House with amendments inserting language which limit reasonable attorney fees.

H.R.12 Paycheck Fairness Act

2009-01-09T12:34:00Z

H.R.12 Paycheck Fairness Act

2009-01-09T12:33:00Z

S.195 Taxpayer Protection Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

A bill to extend oversight, accountability, and transparency provisions of the Emergency Economic Assistance Act of 2008 to all Federal emergency economic assistance to private entities, to impose tough conditions for all recipients of such emergency economic assistance, to set up a Federal task force to investigate and prosecute criminal activities that contributed to our economic crisis, and to establish a bipartisan financial market investigation and reform commission, and for other purposes.

January 09, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

S.195 Taxpayer Protection Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

A bill to extend oversight, accountability, and transparency provisions of the Emergency Economic Assistance Act of 2008 to all Federal emergency economic assistance to private entities, to impose tough conditions for all recipients of such emergency economic assistance, to set up a Federal task force to investigate and prosecute criminal activities that contributed to our economic crisis, and to establish a bipartisan financial market investigation and reform commission, and for other purposes.

January 09, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S239-244)

Bill Introduced: S.195 Taxpayer Protection Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

H.R.429 To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

January 09, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill Introduced: H.R.429 To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

Bill Introduced: H.R.414 Camera Phone Predator Alert Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

To require mobile phones containing digital cameras to make a sound when a photograph is taken.

H.R.450 Enumerated Powers Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

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

January 09, 2009: Referred to House Rules

H.R.450 Enumerated Powers Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

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

January 09, 2009: Referred to House Judiciary

H.R.450 Enumerated Powers Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

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

January 09, 2009: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Introduced: H.R.450 Enumerated Powers Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

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

H.R.414 Camera Phone Predator Alert Act

2009-01-09T00:00:00Z

To require mobile phones containing digital cameras to make a sound when a photograph is taken.

January 09, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill Introduced: H.R.226 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.

H.R.257 Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To prevent children's access to firearms.

January 07, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R.245 Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose.

January 07, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill Introduced: H.R.245 Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose.

H.R.226 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.

January 07, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill Introduced: H.R.257 Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

To prevent children's access to firearms.

S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

A bill to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need, and for other purposes.

January 07, 2009: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.

H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

2009-01-06T16:32:00Z

Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

January 06, 2009: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 181 (Roll no. 4).

H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

2009-01-06T16:32:00Z

Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

January 06, 2009: H. Res.5 provides one hour of debate each for H.R. 11 and H.R. 12. Both bills are to be considered in the House. Both H.R. 11 and H.R. 12 are considered read and are closed to amendments. After passage of both H.R. 11 and H.R. 12, the text of H.R. 12 shall be appended at the end of H.R. 11 as new matter and H.R. 12 shall be laid on the table.

H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

2009-01-06T16:13:00Z

Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

January 06, 2009: On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 - 249 (Roll No. 3).

H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

2009-01-06T16:13:00Z

Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

January 06, 2009: On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 174 - 249 (Roll no. 3).

H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

2009-01-06T15:38:00Z

Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

January 06, 2009: The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered without objection.

H.R.158 Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.37 Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

H.R.37 Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Bill Introduced: S.73 Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

S.73 Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S72-73)

S.73 Systematic Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Modification Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Bill Introduced: S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through measures that modernize the nation's infrastructure, enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Bill Introduced: S.116 TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to allocate $10,000,000,000 of Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to local governments that have suffered significant losses due to highly-rated investments in failed financial institutions.

S.116 TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

S.116 TARP Assistance for Local Governments Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.158 Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for expenditure limitations and public financing for House of Representatives general elections, and for other purposes.

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

January 06, 2009: Referred to House Armed Services

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

January 06, 2009: Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent Select)

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

January 06, 2009: Referred to House Judiciary

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

January 06, 2009: Referred to House Foreign Affairs

H.R.158 Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for expenditure limitations and public financing for House of Representatives general elections, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Introduced: S.162 Fiscal Discipline, Earmark Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater accountability of taxpayers' dollars by curtailing congressional earmarking, and for other purposes.

S.162 Fiscal Discipline, Earmark Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater accountability of taxpayers' dollars by curtailing congressional earmarking, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S144-145)

S.162 Fiscal Discipline, Earmark Reform and Accountability Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide greater accountability of taxpayers' dollars by curtailing congressional earmarking, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

H.R.158 Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.141 Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes.

S.141 Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S123-124)

S.141 Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill Introduced: H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.

H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes.

January 06, 2009: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

H.R.158 Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z