WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Local laws

H.R. 6853, The Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6853 would establish in the Federal Bureau of Investigation the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force to address mortgage fraud in the United States....

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P.L. 110-329, The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $8032.37

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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S. 3610, The Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3610 would improve the accuracy of fur product labeling....

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S. 3547, The Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Coordinator Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3547 would establish in the Federal Bureau of Investigation the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Coordinator to address mortgage fraud in the United States....

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H.R. 6842, The National Capital Security and Safety Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6842 would require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect th...

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H.R. 840, The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $29.60

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 840 would amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance programs for homeless persons under title IV of such Act....

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S. 3398, The Medical Device Safety Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3398 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices....

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H.R. 4081, The PACT Act - Cost per Average Family: $1.11

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4081 would prevent tobacco smuggling, and it would ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes....

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H.R. 6322, The Public Charter Schools Home Rule Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6322 would amend the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 to permit the District of Columbia government to exercise authority over the Public Charter School Board in the same manner as the District government may exercise authority over other entities of the District government....

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H.R. 4461, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.83

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4461 would promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program....

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S. 3207, The Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3207 would amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State....

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H.R. 6381, The Medical Device Safety Act of 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6381 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices....

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H.R. 1108, The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Cost per Average Family: $85.12

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1108 would protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products....

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H.R. 6280, The America's Affordable Health Care Act of 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6280 would provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, it would increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and it would promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools....

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H.R. 6077, To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit local jurisdictions within a State to conduct early voting in elections for Federal office held in such jurisdictions, and for other purposes

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6077 would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit local jurisdictions within a State to conduct early voting in elections for Federal office held in such jurisdictions....

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H.R. 5931, The Joint Guam Projects Oversight Act

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5931 would ensure appropriate implementation and oversight of the realignment of military installations and the relocation of military personnel on Guam....

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H.R. 5842, The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5842 would provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States....

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S. 2390, The Fire-Safe Communities Act - Cost per Average Family: $4.71

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2390 would promote fire-safe communities....

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H.R. 5782, The Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5782 would amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the manner in which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in that State....

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H.R. 5577, The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $10.29

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5577 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities....

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H.R. 5594, The Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5594 would require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to conduct an evaluation and review of certain vessel discharges....

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H.R. 5533, The Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5533 would revise and extend the chemical-facility security program under Public Law 109-295....

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S. 2661, The Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2661 would prohibit the collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent, or deceptive means through the Internet, a practice known as "phishing", and it would provide the Federal Trade Commission the necessary authority to enforce such prohibition....

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S. 2645, The Vessel Discharge Evaluation and Review Act

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2645 would require the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, to conduct an evaluation and review of certain vessel discharges....

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H.R. 5471, To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe rules requiring distinctive markings on toy and look-alike firearms

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5471 would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prescribe rules requiring distinctive markings on toy and look-alike firearms....

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