February 5th, 2010 by B
Photographer: Quevaal
The main focus of this bill is to allow the president to create minimum standards for Internet search providers regarding censorship of violent political speech. H.R. 4504 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
February 3rd, 2010 by B
Photographer: KOMUnews
Under this bill, the voters in the United States, in a national election, will be given the right to propose the passing or repeal of Federal law. H.R. 4499 was referred to the Committee on Rules.
February 2nd, 2010 by B
Photographer: Chr. Barthelmess
Under this bill, “The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the National Parks.” H.R. 4491 was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
February 1st, 2010 by B
Photographer: Simon Davison
The Secretary of State will pay for the parking fines and penalties of foreign governments who received said fines or penalties in New York City or Washington DC. H.R. 4457 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
January 29th, 2010 by B
Photographer: aschaeffer
This bill states the following: “Until the Comptroller General submits the report required… no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for official travel outside of the United States by any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives.” H.R. 4447 was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
January 28th, 2010 by B
Photographer: SKYDIVECOP
Executive Order 13524 was signed by President Obama on December 16, 2009. This order gives INTERPOL more privileges, exemptions, and immunities. This bill seeks to revoke Executive Order 13524. H. R. 4453 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
January 27th, 2010 by B
Photographers: Kyle and Kelly Adams
The Attorney General may not issue a custodial interrogation or criminal complaint against a foreign individual detained for a crime of act of war unless the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Defense are consulted. After consultation, the Attorney General may not initiate an action without presidential approval. S. 2943 was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
January 26th, 2010 by B
Photographer: M_Eriksson
An individual who made a cash contribution to the relief effort in Haiti after January 11, 2010 and before February 16, 2010 will be able to claim the contribution as if given on December 31, 2010. S. 2931 was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
January 25th, 2010 by B
Photographer: macoggins
This bill states the following, “Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall… require that issuers include in the reports required… any expenditure or series of expenditures of the issuer totaling $1,000 or more made for the purpose of influencing public opinion on any matter other than the promotion of the issuer’s products or services. Such disclosures shall include the date, amount, and purpose of the expenditure and identify (by name, address, and phone number) the person to whom it was made.” H.R. 4432 was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
January 21st, 2010 by B
Photographer: Valentin Mosichev
Under this bill, the United States Congress will not receive the standard annual pay raise for 2011. H.R. 4423 was referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
