Legislative Activity

Aug 2, 2012

H.R.1402 -- To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives

To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.

Feb 1, 2012

H.CON.RES.90: Authorizing the printing of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 25th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution. Prescribes requirements in each chamber for distribution of copies of the printed document for their respective use.

Feb 1, 2012

H.RES.496: Adjusting the amount provided for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress

Adjusts the amount for the expenses of the following House Committees in the 112th Congress:

Sep 30, 2011

S. CON. RES. 29: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal

Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. `Buzz' Aldrin, Jr.

Sep 19, 2011

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.

May 2, 2011

Bill to terminate the Election Assistance Commission, H.R. 672

Election Support Consolidation and Efficiency Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to terminate the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the EAC Standards Board, and the EAC Board of Advisors 61 days after enactment of this Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to perform EAC functions with respect to certain existing contracts and agreements during the transition period for winding up EAC affairs.

Mar 8, 2011

Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford, H.Con.Res.27

Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Gerald R. Ford furnished by the people of Michigan for placement in the U.S. Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Michigan for providing this commemoration. Authorizes Michigan to use the rotunda of the Capitol on May 3, 2011, for a presentation ceremony.

Feb 1, 2011

Election Support Consolidation and Efficiency Act H.R. 672

Election Support Consolidation and Efficiency Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to terminate the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the EAC Standards Board, and the EAC Board of Advisors 61 days after enactment of this Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to perform EAC functions with respect to certain existing contracts and agreements during the transition period for winding up EAC affairs.

Jan 26, 2011

Resolution to cut House budget by 5%, H.Res.22

Prohibits the amount of Members' Representational Allowances established in the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act for 2011 or 2012 from exceeding 95% of the amount established for 2010.

Jan 24, 2011

Resolution providing Capitol-flown flags for recipients of the Medal of Honor, H. Res. 49

Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta Medal of Honor Flag Resolution - Provides that, upon request of a Medal of Honor (Medal) recipient or immediate family member, the Representative of such recipient or family member may provide to the recipient or family member a U.S. Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate stating that such flag has been flown over the Capitol in honor of the service and sacrifice of Medal recipients.

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