Bills: 110th Congress
This is a list of all bills and resolutions introduced to date in the 110th U.S. Congress. Use the "sort by" options above to view bills by most-viewed and more. On each bill's page, you can view its official Congressional record, read news and blog coverage, subscribe to RSS feeds, and more. "My OpenCongress" users can track bills easily easily on their profiles, vote on bills, participate on comment boards, and more.
Bills - House of Representatives
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| Bills are the most common form of proposals for laws. They require approval from both the House and Senate, as well as the President's signature, in order to become laws. Below is shown each bill's official title, a link to a page with its full details, and its current status in Congress. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| H.R.6353 Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 | Voted on by Senate | Oct 06, 2008 |
| H.R.6063 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 | Voted on by Senate | Oct 06, 2008 |
| H.R.2095 Clean Railroads Act of 2007 | Voted on by Senate | Oct 06, 2008 |
| H.R.5546 Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 | Introduced | Oct 03, 2008 |
| H.R.6020 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their families, and for other purposes. | Introduced | Oct 03, 2008 |
and 7,242 more...
Bills - Senate
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| Bills are the most common form of proposals for laws. They require approval from both the House and Senate, as well as the President's signature, in order to become laws. Below is shown each bill's official title, a link to a page with its full details, and its current status in Congress. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 | Voted on by House | Oct 06, 2008 |
| S.2579 United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 | Voted on by Senate | Oct 03, 2008 |
| S.602 Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 | Voted on by House | Oct 03, 2008 |
| S.3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 | Voted on by House | Oct 03, 2008 |
| S.2135 Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008 | This Bill Has Become Law | Oct 03, 2008 |
and 3,667 more...
Joint Resolutions - House of Representatives
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| Joint Resolutions go through the same process as bills to become laws. They are used for appropriations, to amend the Constitution, and to declare war. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| H.J.Res.100 Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress and establishing the date for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President cast by the electors in December 2008. | Voted on by House | Oct 02, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.62 Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008 | Voted on by House | Sep 26, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.99 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives. | Introduced | Sep 24, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.98 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of times Senators and Representatives may be elected. | Introduced | Sep 18, 2008 |
| H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Voted on by House | Jul 29, 2008 |
and 95 more...
Joint Resolutions - Senate
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| Joint Resolutions go through the same process as bills to become laws. They are used for appropriations, to amend the Constitution, and to declare war. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| S.J.Res.35 A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona. | Voted on by Senate | Oct 03, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.45 Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact | Voted on by Senate | Sep 24, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.42 A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation. | Introduced | Sep 11, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.41 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Introduced | Aug 01, 2008 |
| S.J.Res.44 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule set forth as requirements contained in the August 17, 2007, letter to State Health Officials from the Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the State Health Official Letter 08-003, dated May 7, 2008, from such Center. | Introduced | Jul 17, 2008 |
and 40 more...
Concurrent Resolution - House of Representatives
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| Concurrent resolutions don't become laws. They affect the functioning of Congress itself by requesting a call for recess, a joint session, the creation of a joint committee, and more. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| H.Con.Res.440 Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. | Voted on by House | Oct 02, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.435 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2, 2008, for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public. | Voted on by House | Oct 02, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.442 Directing the Secretary of the Senate to correct the enrollment of the bill S. 3001. | Voted on by House | Oct 02, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.441 Recognizing the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the United States, our allies, and interests. | Introduced | Sep 29, 2008 |
| H.Con.Res.439 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs. | Introduced | Sep 28, 2008 |
and 433 more...
Concurrent Resolution - Senate
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| Concurrent resolutions don't become laws. They affect the functioning of Congress itself by requesting a call for recess, a joint session, the creation of a joint committee, and more. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| S.Con.Res.105 A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 6063. | Voted on by Senate | Oct 03, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.104 A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs. | Voted on by Senate | Sep 26, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.102 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV. | Introduced | Sep 24, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.103 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. | Introduced | Sep 24, 2008 |
| S.Con.Res.101 A concurrent resolution honoring the University of Nebraska at Omaha for its 100 years of commitment to higher education. | Voted on by Senate | Sep 24, 2008 |
and 100 more...
Resolutions - House
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| Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| H.Res.1527 Congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. | Voted on by House | Oct 03, 2008 |
| H.Res.1525 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes. | Voted on by House | Oct 03, 2008 |
| H.Res.1528 Honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of civil rights leader J.L. Chestnut, Jr. | Introduced | Oct 03, 2008 |
| H.Res.1526 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules and waiving a requirment of clause 6(a) of the rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | Introduced | Oct 02, 2008 |
| H.Res.1523 Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation. | Introduced | Oct 02, 2008 |
and 1,519 more...
Resolutions - Senate
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| Resolutions (also called "simple resolutions") are not proposals for laws, but rather are statements of opinion by Congress on various matters. | ||
| Bill | Status | Last Action |
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| S.Res.702 A resolution commending David J. Tinsley on his service to the United States Senate. | Voted on by Senate | Oct 02, 2008 |
| S.Res.703 A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse. | Voted on by Senate | Oct 02, 2008 |
| S.Res.704 A resolution congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. | Voted on by Senate | Oct 02, 2008 |
| S.Res.705 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the commitment of the United States to the preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances in which such sites are desecrated. | Voted on by Senate | Oct 02, 2008 |
| S.Res.701 A resolution honoring the life of Michael P. Smith. | Introduced | Oct 01, 2008 |
and 700 more...
