The Senate was in on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend, the House was out of session. Here's one of the few bills introduced in the Senate Saturday and it's a great one:
By Mr. COBURN (R-OK):
S. 3344. A bill to defend against child exploitation and child pornography through improved Internet Crimes Against Children task forces and enhanced tools to block illegal images, and to eliminate the unwarranted release of convicted sex offenders; read the first time. Source: GPO [ S7526]
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Kids of Vietnam Vets with Spin Bifida, Horse for Human Consumption and Gitmo Prisoners Coming to DC: July 24, 2008
In the Senate, this bill made me wonder what instances, and how many, took place to provide impetus for creation of this bill:
By Mr. BAYH (D-IN)(for himself and Mr. LUGAR (R-IN)):
S. 3332. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive health care to children of Vietnam veterans born with Spina Bifida, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Source: GPO [S7279]
Here are a couple more bills in the Senate with great intentions:
By Mr. GREGG (R-NH)(for himself and Mr. SUNUNU (R-NH)):
S. 3323. A bill to provide weatherization and home heating assistance to low income households, and to provide a heating oil tax credit for middle income households; to the Committee on Finance. Source: GPO [S7279]
By Mrs. CLINTON (D-NY):
S. 3334. A bill to strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs; to the Committee on Finance. Source: GPO [S7279]
On to the House, for the love of all things big and small....
By Mr. CONYERS (D-MI)(for himself, Mr. BURTON (R-IN), Mr. RAHALL (D-WV), Mr. JONES (R-NC), Mr. MORAN (D-VA), Mr. CHABOT (R-OH), Mr. GRIJALVA (D-AZ), Mr. SCOTT (D-VA), Mr. SMITH (R-NJ) , Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL), Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (D-FL), Mr. NADLER (D-NY), and Ms. SUTTON (D-OH)):
H.R. 6598. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Source: GPO [H7163]
All I can say for this one is wow, can you image having the gitmo detainees brought to DC:
By Mr. GOHMERT (R-TX):
H.R. 6615. A bill to provide for the transport of the enemy combatants detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Washington, D.C., where the United States Supreme Court will be able to more effectively micromanage the detainees by holding them on the Supreme Court grounds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Source: GPO [H7163]
By Mr. BAYH (D-IN)(for himself and Mr. LUGAR (R-IN)):
S. 3332. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide comprehensive health care to children of Vietnam veterans born with Spina Bifida, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Source: GPO [S7279]
Here are a couple more bills in the Senate with great intentions:
By Mr. GREGG (R-NH)(for himself and Mr. SUNUNU (R-NH)):
S. 3323. A bill to provide weatherization and home heating assistance to low income households, and to provide a heating oil tax credit for middle income households; to the Committee on Finance. Source: GPO [S7279]
By Mrs. CLINTON (D-NY):
S. 3334. A bill to strengthen communities through English literacy, civic education, and immigrant integration programs; to the Committee on Finance. Source: GPO [S7279]
On to the House, for the love of all things big and small....
By Mr. CONYERS (D-MI)(for himself, Mr. BURTON (R-IN), Mr. RAHALL (D-WV), Mr. JONES (R-NC), Mr. MORAN (D-VA), Mr. CHABOT (R-OH), Mr. GRIJALVA (D-AZ), Mr. SCOTT (D-VA), Mr. SMITH (R-NJ) , Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL), Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (D-FL), Mr. NADLER (D-NY), and Ms. SUTTON (D-OH)):
H.R. 6598. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Source: GPO [H7163]
All I can say for this one is wow, can you image having the gitmo detainees brought to DC:
By Mr. GOHMERT (R-TX):
H.R. 6615. A bill to provide for the transport of the enemy combatants detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Washington, D.C., where the United States Supreme Court will be able to more effectively micromanage the detainees by holding them on the Supreme Court grounds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Source: GPO [H7163]
Friday, July 25, 2008
Polygamy, Video Games and Emergency Tomato Assistance: July 23, 2008
In the Senate on the 23rd, a couple interesting bills. One is to create a polygamy task force (huh?) and another bill that yet again takes aim at video games and adult content.
By Mr. REID (D-NV):
S. 3313. A bill to establish a Federal Polygamy Task Force, to authorize assistance for victims of polygamy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Source: GPO [S7148]
By Mr. WICKER (R-MS):
S. 3315. A bill to prohibit the distribution or sale of video games that do not have age-based content rating labels, to prohibit the sale or rental of video games with adult content ratings to minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Source: GPO [S7148]
On the House side, here is a bill to help out the tomato producers who took a hit during the salmonella scare of recent weeks:
By Mr. MAHONEY (D-FL) (for himself, Mr. BOYD (D-FL), Mr. PUTNAM (R-FL), and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (D-FL)):
H.R. 6581. A bill to appropriate funds for the provision of emergency financial assistance to producers and first handlers of fresh tomatoes for losses incurred as a result of the removal of fresh tomatoes and products containing fresh tomatoes from the market and other actions undertaken in response to a public health advisory regarding tomatoes issued by the Food and Drug Administration in June 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture. Source: GPO [H7057]
By Mr. REID (D-NV):
S. 3313. A bill to establish a Federal Polygamy Task Force, to authorize assistance for victims of polygamy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Source: GPO [S7148]
By Mr. WICKER (R-MS):
S. 3315. A bill to prohibit the distribution or sale of video games that do not have age-based content rating labels, to prohibit the sale or rental of video games with adult content ratings to minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Source: GPO [S7148]
On the House side, here is a bill to help out the tomato producers who took a hit during the salmonella scare of recent weeks:
By Mr. MAHONEY (D-FL) (for himself, Mr. BOYD (D-FL), Mr. PUTNAM (R-FL), and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (D-FL)):
H.R. 6581. A bill to appropriate funds for the provision of emergency financial assistance to producers and first handlers of fresh tomatoes for losses incurred as a result of the removal of fresh tomatoes and products containing fresh tomatoes from the market and other actions undertaken in response to a public health advisory regarding tomatoes issued by the Food and Drug Administration in June 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture. Source: GPO [H7057]
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Vet's Benefits, Smoking near Federal Buildings and Children's Arrows: July 22, 2008
There were no bill introduced on Monday, July 21st, but quite a few introduced yesterday, the 22nd. Here is a great bill, though will likely add to admin costs, I think it would be important for our vets to truly understand what benefits they are eligible to receive. Would be a great step away from the generic form letters sent out to everyone:
By Mrs. CLINTON (D-NY)(for Herself and Mr. SCHUMER (D-NY)):
S. 3307. A bill to provide veterans with individualized notice about available benefits, to streamline application processes for the benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Source: GPO [S7030]
Here are a few bills introduced in the House yesterday. The first one will be controversial for any smokers out there (I myself have been in process of quitting smoking for a couple years now). This bill would ban smoking anywhere 'near' pretty much every major federal government building in DC:
By Mr. ENGEL (D-NY) (for himself and Mr. PLATTS (R-PA)):
H.R. 6571. A bill to prohibit smoking near executive, legislative, and judicial branch buildings and entryways; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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. Source: GPO [H6824]
And this one is a bit peculiar, but you never know what a member of Congress will find important on any given day:
By Mr. KIND (D-WI) (for himself and Mr. RYAN (R-WI)):
H.R. 6564. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rate of the excise tax on certain arrows designed for use by children; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Source: GPO [H6824]
By Mrs. CLINTON (D-NY)(for Herself and Mr. SCHUMER (D-NY)):
S. 3307. A bill to provide veterans with individualized notice about available benefits, to streamline application processes for the benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Source: GPO [S7030]
Here are a few bills introduced in the House yesterday. The first one will be controversial for any smokers out there (I myself have been in process of quitting smoking for a couple years now). This bill would ban smoking anywhere 'near' pretty much every major federal government building in DC:
By Mr. ENGEL (D-NY) (for himself and Mr. PLATTS (R-PA)):
H.R. 6571. A bill to prohibit smoking near executive, legislative, and judicial branch buildings and entryways; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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. Source: GPO [H6824]
And this one is a bit peculiar, but you never know what a member of Congress will find important on any given day:
By Mr. KIND (D-WI) (for himself and Mr. RYAN (R-WI)):
H.R. 6564. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rate of the excise tax on certain arrows designed for use by children; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Source: GPO [H6824]
Friday, July 18, 2008
Estate Tax and Sex Offenders: July 18, 2008
In the Senate, this bill deals with a point of great controversy - the estate tax (some call it 'death tax' or 'inheritance tax') and there is sure to be lot of debate in coming 12 months over the extension of Bush's estate tax cut, or whether to repeal the tax all together or allow it to go back to its previous rate before the Bush cut:
By Mr. CARPER (D-DE)(for himself, Mr. VOINOVICH (R-OH), and Mr. LEAHY (D-VT)):
S. 3284. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the estate tax as in effect in 2009, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. Source: GPO [S6937]
In the House, here's a bill introduced dealing with registering sex offenders in a New Hires directory. I'm all for excess notification and warnings when it comes to sex offenders.
By Mrs. BACHMANN (R-MN):
H.R. 6539. A bill to provide for the use of information in the National Directory of New Hires in enforcing sex offender registration laws; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Source: GPO [H6725]
By Mr. CARPER (D-DE)(for himself, Mr. VOINOVICH (R-OH), and Mr. LEAHY (D-VT)):
S. 3284. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the estate tax as in effect in 2009, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. Source: GPO [S6937]
In the House, here's a bill introduced dealing with registering sex offenders in a New Hires directory. I'm all for excess notification and warnings when it comes to sex offenders.
By Mrs. BACHMANN (R-MN):
H.R. 6539. A bill to provide for the use of information in the National Directory of New Hires in enforcing sex offender registration laws; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Source: GPO [H6725]
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Nanotechnology & Nonimmigrant Aliens Medical Treatment: July 16, 2008
On the Senate side, a bipartisan bill introduced to promote achievement in nanotechnology (applied science at atomic and molecular scale). I'm behind any program to improve our sciences:
By Mr. WYDEN (D-OR)(for himself and Ms. SNOWE (R-ME)):
S. 3269. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Source: GPO [S6868]
In the House, this bill may create some controversy. It would allow nonimmigrant aliens to come to US for medical treatment. As much controversy as there is over immigration, it would be terribly difficult to turn someone away from the U.S. who needs medical service, regardless of nationality:
By Mr. COHEN (D-TN)(for himself and Mr. ISSA (R-CA)):
H.R. 6519. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to temporary admission of nonimmigrant aliens to the United States for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Source: GPO [H6673]
By Mr. WYDEN (D-OR)(for himself and Ms. SNOWE (R-ME)):
S. 3269. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements in nanotechnology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Source: GPO [S6868]
In the House, this bill may create some controversy. It would allow nonimmigrant aliens to come to US for medical treatment. As much controversy as there is over immigration, it would be terribly difficult to turn someone away from the U.S. who needs medical service, regardless of nationality:
By Mr. COHEN (D-TN)(for himself and Mr. ISSA (R-CA)):
H.R. 6519. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to temporary admission of nonimmigrant aliens to the United States for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Source: GPO [H6673]
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Food Inspection & Forced Labor by Japanese: July 15, 2008
In the Senate, here is a great bill introduced to deal with the increasingly tainted food supply here in the U.S.:
By Mr. BROWN (D-OH):
S. 3267. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Source: GPO [S6244]
And in the House, a bill to compensate those forced into labor by Japan:
By Ms. HOOLEY (D-OR):
H.R. 6497. A bill to require the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who were forced to perform slave labor by the Imperial Government of Japan or by corporations of Japan during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. Source: GPO [H6576]
By Mr. BROWN (D-OH):
S. 3267. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Source: GPO [S6244]
And in the House, a bill to compensate those forced into labor by Japan:
By Ms. HOOLEY (D-OR):
H.R. 6497. A bill to require the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who were forced to perform slave labor by the Imperial Government of Japan or by corporations of Japan during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. Source: GPO [H6576]
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