Active Legislation

Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed House: H.R. 1025: To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law. Passed House by voice vote. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed House: H.R. 1263: To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures. Passed House by voice vote. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed House: H.Res. 425: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the… Passed House 281-128, 24 not voting with 99% of Republicans supporting, 73% of Democrats opposing. Roll Call Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed House: H.R. 2349: Veterans’ Benefits Training Improvement Act of 2011 Passed House by voice vote. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed House: H.R. 2302: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Passed House by voice vote. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed House: H.R. 2074: Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act Passed House by voice vote. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Scheduled for Debate: S. 1643: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: S. 1681: A bill to assure that Congress acts on the budget resolution. Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Scheduled for Debate: S. 1642: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: S. 1677: A bill to amend titles I and II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen connections to early childhood education programs, and for other purposes. Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Scheduled for Debate: S. 1641: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: S. 1679: A bill to ensure effective control over the Congressional budget process. Sen. John Thune [R-SD] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: S. 1680: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers under the Medicare program, and for… Sen. Kent Conrad [D-ND] introduced S. 1680: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: S. 1678: A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to permit eligible fishermen to approve certain limited access privilege programs, and for other purposes. Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.Res. 429: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Western Hemisphere should be included in the Administration’s 2012 National Strategy for Counterterrorism’s “Area of… Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC3] introduced H.Res. 429: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Western Hemisphere should be included in the Administration’s 2012 National Strategy for Counterterrorism’s “Area of Focus”, with specific attention on the counterterrorism threat to the homeland emanating from Iran’s growing presence and activity in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Passed Senate: S. 1619: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 Passed Senate Roll Call Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3151: To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow employees leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects,… Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA6] introduced H.R. 3151: To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow employees leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and to include leave to care for domestic partners under the Act, and for other purposes. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3148: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers. Rep. Samuel Graves [R-MO6] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3150: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage, as supplies associated with the injection of insulin, of containment, removal, decontamination and disposal of… Rep. Edward Whitfield [R-KY1] introduced H.R. 3150: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage, as supplies associated with the injection of insulin, of containment, removal, decontamination and disposal of home-generated needles, syringes, and other sharps through a sharps container, decontamination/destruction device, or sharps-by-mail program or similar program under part D of the Medicare program. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3149: To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand access to high risk pools. Rep. David Price [D-NC4] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3152: For the relief of Patricia Donahue, individually and in her capacity as Administratrix of the estate of Michael J. Donahue; Michael T. Donahue; Shawn Donahue; and Thomas Donahue. Rep. William Keating [D-MA10] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3146: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, and for other purposes. Rep. Raúl Labrador [R-ID1] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3145: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Rep. Timothy Bishop [D-NY1] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3153: For the relief of Patricia Macarelli, in her capacity as Administratrix of the estate of Edward Brian Halloran. Rep. William Keating [D-MA10] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 11, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3147: To amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to extend the Small Business Lending Fund Program, to provide for an appeals process, and for other purposes. Rep. John Carney [D-DE] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 7, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3143: To freeze the availability of Federal funding for high-speed rail projects in California, and for other purposes. Rep. Kevin McCarthy [R-CA22] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.   Oct 7, 2011 – Bill Action Introduced: H.R. 3144: Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act of 2011 Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN1] introduced this bill. Weigh In on POPVOX: POPVOX is GovTrack’s new sister-site to let you weigh in on legislation. Track this bill.