June 23rd, 2009 by B

Compared to some countries, the education of the US is lagging behind in math and science. Due to each state having its own academic standards, it becomes difficult to gauge how well students are doing in one state compared to other states. For example, states with lower standards in education may look as if they are doing better than states with higher educational standards. This bill brings forth the the attempt to unify the educational system through voluntary American education content standards, along with $611 million. S. 1231 was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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June 22nd, 2009 by B

Processing the DNA samples of child sex offenders in a faster manner is what this bill proposes. Private forensic laboratories will be used to help those states who wish to participate. The director of the FBI will be given $25 million for the years 2010, 2011, and 2012 to put forth this proposal. H.R. 2462 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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June 22nd, 2009 by B

If a second medical opinion is requested by you or your doctor, then you may obtain a second medical opinion. Under this bill, your group health plan would be required to cover this expense. You may request this opinion if medical testing is conflicting, you question a treatment plan, a surgical procedure, or believe a condition threatens your life or quality of life. H.R. 2457 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Committee on Ways and Means.

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June 18th, 2009 by B

If you are in the military and called to action, the government pays for the rest of the schooling you were required to pay for the semester. This does not cover tuition and expenses already paid by the student. H.R. 2456 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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June 18th, 2009 by B

Modifying the software on a prepaid cell phone will no longer be tolerated under this bill. H.R. 2449 was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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June 18th, 2009 by B

Requiring the Transportation Security Administration to deny the notification of covert testing at airport facilities is the basis of this bill. If TSA employees are alerted for a covert test, then it would not be a test. The basis behind this bill is to make sure the TSA is doing their job correctly. H.R. 2464 was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.

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June 17th, 2009 by B

This bill titled the ‘Healthy Families Act’ would require employers to give employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. A total of 56 hours may be accumulated, but no more unless the employer allows this. A $100 fine will be imposed upon every offense if the employer wishes to not follow this law. H.R. 2460 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.

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June 17th, 2009 by B

Obtain a minimum of 20 years in jail by possessing 10 kilograms of heroine, 10,000 kilograms of marijuana, or 500 grams of methamphetamine. Obtain a minimum of 10 years in jail by using Federal land to manufacture a controlled substance. H.R. 2469 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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June 17th, 2009 by B

A public school, elementary and secondary, will not receive Federal public funding if distribution of emergency contraception is permitted. H.R. 2458 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.

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June 9th, 2009 by B

This bill would give the Secretary of Commerce $30 million a year for five years to make the US a leader in conserving and protecting whales. H.R. 2455 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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