December 16th, 2009 by B
Photographer: BookMama
A bill, joint resolution, or amendment concerning an increase of the national debt will not be considered in the House of Representatives or Senate unless a two-thirds majority of the voting Members is secured. H.R. 4262 was referred to the Committee on Rules and the Committee on the Budget
December 15th, 2009 by B
Photographer: Steve Jurvetson
A business which receives loans from the Federal government may not lay off a greater percentage of their work force compared to foreign companies receiving Federal aid. H.R. 4280 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
December 14th, 2009 by B
Photographer: dcJohn
This resolution states part of the following: “Whereas Kevin Jennings in his capacity as `Safe Schools Czar’ may not promote criminal behavior: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives–
(1) considers the behavior of a `Safe Schools Czar’ promoting sexual relationships between adults and children reprehensible;
(2) supports the belief that any and all who occupy the position of `Safe Schools Czar’ should not promote criminal behavior; and
(3) calls on the President and the Secretary of Education to find an immediate replacement for Kevin Jennings.” H. RES. 966 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
December 11th, 2009 by B
Photographer: bshafer
Colonel Van Barfoot is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was ordered to remove a flagpole from his lawn after flying the Flag of the United States of America, and possible legal actions may occur due to his refusal. This bill would allow any recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor to fly, at all times, the Flag of the United States of America. H. RES. 952 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
December 10th, 2009 by B
Photographer: BobbyJean
The Attorney General will create Violent and Drug Crime Zones in various States for the purpose of creating drug and violent crime intervention teams. The job of these teams will be to reduce homicides and violent crimes in the States they are in. An amount of $15 million will be appropriated for this bill for the years 2010-2013. H.R. 4231 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
December 9th, 2009 by B
Photographer: James Cridland
Mobile phone service providers will be required to prorate a subscriber’s early termination fee over the term of a subscriber’s contract. S. 2825 was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
December 8th, 2009 by B
Photographer: babasteve
The Secretary of Education, acting through the Committee on Indian Relations, will make grants available to various schools for the purpose of discontinuing derogatory names of a school’s nickname, mascot, or team name. The grants will be used to purchase new team uniforms and make alterations to a school’s facilities. A Committee on Indian Relations will be created within the Department of Education for the purpose of identifying schools which use derogatory names. The following names have been deemed derogatory thus far: Indians, Braves, Chiefs, and Redskins. H.R. 4152 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
December 7th, 2009 by B
Photographer: Jungle Patrol
If an employer has provided a notice of mass layoffs in the present or near future, the Secretary of Homeland Security may not approve of an employer’s petition of a visa for employment. S. 2804 was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
December 4th, 2009 by B
Photographer: maveric2003
This bill will modify Section 948c of title 10, United States Code, to “provide that alien unprivileged enemy belligerents may only be tried by military commissions if tried for alleged conduct for which a term of incarceration or the death penalty may be sought.” H.R. 4127 was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
December 3rd, 2009 by B
Photographer: jim.greenhill
This bill’s purpose is to add more personnel to the US borders and ports of entry. Staff enhancements of 5,300 individuals will be hired for the Customs and Border Protection and US Ports of Entry. Equipment such as a 2-way communication device and detection equipment will be supplied to those newly hired. High volume ports in Texas will receive $100 million toward updating the infrastructure. A total of $6 billion will be appropriated for this bill. S. 2767 was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
