Open Congress : All things I'm Tracking

Bill Enacted: H.R.6531 Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.

October 16, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-434.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.7084 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters.

October 16, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.7084 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters.

October 16, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.7084 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters.

October 16, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-435.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.6531 Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.

October 16, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.7084 Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Bill Enacted: H.R.6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008

2008-10-15T00:00:00Z

To authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

October 15, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-422.

Bill Enacted: H.R.928 Inspector General Reform Act of 2008

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes.

October 14, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-409.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.928 Inspector General Reform Act of 2008

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

Bill Enacted: S.431 KIDS Act of 2008

2008-10-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes.

October 13, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-400.

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.3242 Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes, and for other purposes.

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.Con.Res.339 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the necessity to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups.

2008-05-01T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the necessity to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups.

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.

S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007

2008-01-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

January 24, 2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.

S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007

2008-01-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

January 24, 2008: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-259. Additional and Minority views filed.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3746 College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965.