21st Century Renaissance

Inside Our Government

The average American citizen knows very little about what's actually happening in our government. The mainstream media covers only the stories it deems appropriate, which leaves the large majority of Americans ignorant of many very important developments. The purpose of this section is to provide a one-stop center to all of the governmental information that is imperative for the citizens of a successful democracy to have easy access to.

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S.377 - A bill to establish a United States-Poland parliamentary youth exchange program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] (introduced 1/24/2007) Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent (3/13/2007). For more info Click Here

H.R.1547 - To prohibit the sale of certain inefficient light bulbs, and require the development of a plan for increasing the use of more efficient light bulbs by consumers and businesses. Sponsor: Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] (introduced 3/15/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1495 - To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8] (introduced 3/13/2007) For more info Click Here

S.761 - A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy. Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 3/5/2007) For more info Click Here

S.759 - A bill to prohibit the use of funds for military operations in Iran. Sponsor: Sen Webb, Jim [VA] (introduced 3/5/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1326 - To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 3/5/2007) For more info Click Here

S.753 - A bill to enhance scientific research and competitiveness through the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV] (introduced 3/2/2007) For more info Click Here

S.696 - A bill to establish an Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy to initiate high risk, innovative energy research to improve the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 2/27/2007) For more info Click Here

S.670 - A bill to set forth limitations on the United States military presence in Iraq and on United States aid to Iraq for security and reconstruction, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 2/16/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1163 - To reduce childhood obesity, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] (introduced 2/16/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1133 - To provide for the energy independence of the United States. Sponsor: Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] (introduced 2/16/2007) For more info Click Here

S.625 - A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 2/15/2007) For more info Click Here

S.622 - A bill to enhance fair and open competition in the production and sale of agricultural commodities. Sponsor: Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] (introduced 2/15/2007) For more info Click Here

S.611 - A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 2/15/2007) For more info Click Here

H.RES.169 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the lists of earmarks be made available to the general public on the Internet. Sponsor: Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] (introduced 2/15/2007) For more info Click Here

S.581 - A bill to amend the Buy American Act to increase the requirement for American-made content, to tighten the waiver provisions, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 2/14/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1051 - To direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through which individuals may find a complete database of available scholarships, fellowships, and other programs of financial assistance in the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (introduced 2/14/2007) For more info Click Here

S.571 - A bill to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, the products of the People's Republic of China. Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 2/13/2007) For more info Click Here

S.564 - A bill to modernize water resources planning, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 2/13/2007) For more info Click Here

S.CON.RES.11 - A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with another country comply with certain minimum standards. Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 2/13/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1015 - To require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or "black boxes", on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles. Sponsor: Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] (introduced 2/13/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.1009 - To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 2/13/2007) For more info Click Here

S.549 - A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 2/12/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.971 - To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers (including health plans under parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in the same manner as such laws apply to protected activities under the National Labor Relations Act. Sponsor: Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] (introduced 2/8/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.962 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases. Sponsor: Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] (introduced 2/8/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.926 - To prohibit the provision of Federal economic development assistance for any State or locality that uses the power of eminent domain power to obtain property for private commercial development or that fails to pay relocation costs to persons displaced by use of the power of eminent domain for economic development purposes. Sponsor: Rep Herseth, Stephanie [SD] (introduced 2/8/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.547 - To facilitate the development of markets for biofuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research and development and data collection. Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] (introduced 1/18/2007) Passed House by recorded vote: 400 - 3 (2/8/2007). For more info Click Here

H.R.853 - To promote preventive health care for Americans. Sponsor: Rep Knollenberg, Joe [MI-9] (introduced 2/6/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.850 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a procedure for determining whether individuals who are not authorized to be employed in the United States are so employed. Sponsor: Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] (introduced 2/6/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.849 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to notify the Secretary of Homeland Security of employer returns showing the employment of individuals not authorized to be employed in the United States and to notify the employers that they must terminate the employment of those employees, to provide an opportunity for those employees to contest the information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] (introduced 2/6/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.828 : To preserve mathematics- and science-based industries in the United States. Sponsor: Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] (introduced 2/5/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.811 : To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot under title III of such Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (introduced 2/5/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.808 : To establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. Sponsor: Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] (introduced 2/5/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.805 : To provide incentives for the use of hydrogen fuel, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] (introduced 2/5/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.800 : To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 2/5/2007) For more info Click Here

S.484 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] (introduced 2/1/2007)

S.473 - A bill to improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 2/1/2007)

H.R.2 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage. Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 1/5/2007) Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3 (2/1/2007). For more info Click Here

H.R.708 - To amend United States trade laws to address more effectively import crises, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep English, Phil [PA-3] (introduced 1/29/2007)

S.404 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by September 30, 2007. Sponsor: Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] (introduced 1/26/2007)

S.396 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat controlled foreign corporations in tax havens as domestic corporations. Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 1/25/2007)

H.R.670 - To promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign oil through the use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] (introduced 1/24/2007) For more info Click Here

S.367 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweatshop labor, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 1/23/2007)

H.R.633 - To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] (introduced 1/23/2007) For more info Click Here

S.365 - A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy. Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 1/23/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.632 - To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy. Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 1/23/2007) For more info Click Here

S.357 - A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 1/22/2007)

H.R.624 - To lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/22/2007) For more info Click Here

H.CON.RES.40 - Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada. Sponsor: Rep Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [VA-5] (introduced 1/22/2007) For more info Click Here

H.R.594 - To regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives. Sponsor: Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] (introduced 1/19/2007) For more info Click Here

S.339 - A bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Bayh, Evan [IN] (introduced 1/18/2007)

S.1 - A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 1/4/2007) Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 2 (1/18/2007). For more info Click Here
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