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S. 3313, The Victims of Polygamy Assistance Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3313 would establish a Federal Polygamy Task Force, and it would authorize assistance for victims of polygamy....

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H.R. 6143, The Pension Protection Act ERISA Amendments of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6143 would make technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 relating to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974....

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H.R. 6110, The Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2008

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6110 would provide for the reform of health care, the Social Security system, the tax code for individuals and business, and the budget process....

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H.R. 2094, To provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.10

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2094 would provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission....

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H.R. 3755, The Immunity from Claims Related to Donated Horses Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3755 would amend section 1308 of title 40, United States Code, to provide immunity for Federal Government agencies from claims resulting from the donation of unfit horses and mules and to allow certain agents of United States Customs and Border Protection to adopt such horses and mules....

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S. 890, A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.10

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 890 would provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission....

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H.R. 2316, The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.20

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2316 would provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations....

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H.R. 1817, The Ending Tax Breaks for Discrimination Act of 2007

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1817 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color....

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S. 834, The Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2007

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 834 would require annual testimony before Congress by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, relating to efforts to promote transparency in financial reporting....

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H.R. 1390, To require Senate confirmation of an individual appointed to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1390 would require Senate confirmation of an individual appointed to serve as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan....

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H.R. 755, The Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2007

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 755 would require annual oral testimony before the Financial Services Committee of the Chairperson or a designee of the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, relating to their efforts to promote transparency in financial reporting....

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H.R. 1050, The A Living Wage, Jobs For All Act

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1050 would establish a living wage, jobs-for-all policy for all peoples in the United States and its territories....

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H.R. 804, The Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2007

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 804 would amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain coalitions and associations to disclose their lobbying activities, and to require reporting on a quarterly basis....

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H.R. 731, The National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2007

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 731 would amend the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small business concerns....

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H.R. 351, To establish the Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 351 would establish the Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti....

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H.R. 108, The National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 108 would amend the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small business concerns....

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S. 529, A bill to designate a United States Anti-Doping Agency - Cost per Average Family: $0.51

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

S. 529 would authorize appropriations of funds over the 2007-2011 period for the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Olympic sports. The legislation would designate the USADA to serve as the independent anti-doping organization for the U.S. Olympic Committee, conduct antidoping education, research, and tests, and serve as the United States representative to other anti-doping organizations....

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S. 2321, The Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.06

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2321 would authorize the U.S. Mint to produce a $1 silver coin in calendar year 2009 to commemorate the life and legacy of Louis Braille. The legislation would specify a surcharge of $10 on the sale of each coin and would designate the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), a membership organization, to receive the income from the surcharge to further its programs to promote Braille literacy....

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S. 2128, The Lobbying Transparency and Accountability Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.20

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

S. 2128 would amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. S. 2128 would create a 10-member Congressional commission to analyze, review, and report on lobbying issues. The legislation would also expand reporting requirements for lobbyists to register and file with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of House of Representatives....

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H.R. 3205, The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.57

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3205 would establish certification procedures for patient safety organizations (PSOs) and require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of certified PSOs. Those PSOs would collect patient safety data voluntarily submitted by health care providers for inclusion in a network of databases. The bill would require the Secretary to develop a uniform database, establish national standards for the collection and maintenance of patient safety data, and provide technical assis...

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H.R. 3207, The Second-Stage Small Business Development Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.04

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3207 would authorize the appropriation of funds over the 2006-2009 period for a pilot program to support certain small businesses. Under the bill, the Small Business Administration would make grants to eligible Small Business Development Centers to create learning opportunities for small businesses in the "second stage" of business development. Under the bill, such second-stage businesses would be those that meet specific size, revenue, growth, and market criteria....

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H.R. 230, The National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.14

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 230 would authorize the appropriation of funds for fiscal years 2006 through 2010 to assist small businesses in complying with federal and state regulations. Under the bill, the Small Business Administration would make grants to eligible Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to advise small businesses on regulatory compliance, gather information on the activities of participating SBDCs, and recommend changes in regulations affecting small businesses....

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