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H.R. 6493, The Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6493 would amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety....

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H.R. 5687, The Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5687 would amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees....

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H.R. 3815, The Homeland Security Open Source Information Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.04

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3815 would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make full and efficient use of open source information to develop and disseminate open source homeland security information products....

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H.R. 3775, The Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $4.32

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3775 would support research and development of new industrial processes and technologies that optimize energy efficiency and environmental performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and increase economic competitiveness....

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H.R. 3235, The Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3235 would ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology....

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H.R. 3225, The Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3225 would require the Securities and Exchange Commission to improve the disclosure of fees and expenses of open-end investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940....

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P.L. 110-57, To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through December 15, 2007, and for other purposes

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3206 would provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through December 15, 2007....

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H.R. 2877, To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2877 would provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles....

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H.R. 2641, The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $261.66

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2641 would make appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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H.R. 2273, The Food and Drug Administration Improvement Act of 2007

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2273 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the deposit in the general fund of the Treasury of fees that are collected from manufacturers of drugs and devices under chapter VII of such Act, it would terminate the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to negotiate with the manufacturers on particular uses of the fees, it would establish a Center for Postmarket Drug Safety and Effectiveness, and it would establish additional authorities to ensure the safe ...

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H.R. 2284, To amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business Development Centers to Indian tribe members, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians - Cost per Average Family: $0.16

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2284 would amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business Development Centers to Indian tribe members, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians....

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H.R. 1868, The Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $22.99

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1868 would authorize appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010....

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H.R. 1695, The Preventing Radicalism by Exploring and Vetting its Emergence as a National Threat (PREVENT) Act

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1695 would establish a National Commission on the Prevention of Radicalization, and it would enhance information sharing....

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S. 974, The Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 974 would amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries....

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S. 823, The Microbicide Development Act

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 823 would amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of microbicides for preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS and other diseases....

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S. 766, The Paycheck Fairness Act

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 766 would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex....

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H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.13

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1338 would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex....

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S. 733, The Promoting Health Care Purchasing Cooperatives Act

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 733 would promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers....

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H.R. 1229, The Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1229 would amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries....

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S. 680, The Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.35

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 680 would ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting....

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H.R. 1106, The Promotion Responsibility for Our U.S. Aviation Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1106 would amend title 49, United States Code, to restore the mission of the Federal Aviation Administration to promote civil aeronautics....

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H. J. Res. 23, Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States relative to abolishing personal income, estate, and gift taxes and prohibiting the United States Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H. J. Res. 23 would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to abolishing personal income, estate, and gift taxes and prohibiting the United States Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens....

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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. 557, The Vocational and Technical Entrepreneurship Development Act of 2007

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 557 would amend the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development program....

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H.R. 515, The Corporate Entitlement Reform Act of 2007

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 515 would establish a commission on corporate entitlement reform....

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