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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
110-s-3727	110	s	3727	A bill to require the designation of the Federal building located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, S.W., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building".	Commemorations	2008-12-10	2008-12-10	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]	OH	D	B000944	1	Directs the Administrator of General Services to ensure that the federal building located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, S.W., Canton, Ohio, is designated as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building."	2017-12-15T00:46:06Z
110-s-3681	110	s	3681	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-10-02	2008-12-09	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.	Senate	Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]	NV	D	R000146	0	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building."	2019-11-15T21:13:19Z
110-s-3607	110	s	3607	Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Reauthorization Act	Commemorations	2008-09-26	2008-09-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]	NC	R	B001135	10	Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Reauthorization Act - Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend until November 12, 2009, the authority to permit the establishment of a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.	2020-01-29T20:30:48Z
110-s-3625	110	s	3625	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in New City, New York, as the "Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-09-26	2008-10-03	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]	NY	D	C001041	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in New City, New York, as the "Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building."	2017-12-15T00:43:50Z
110-s-3589	110	s	3589	A bill to designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.	Commemorations	2008-09-25	2008-09-25	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]	MO	D	M001170	1	Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.	2020-01-29T20:30:47Z
110-s-3539	110	s	3539	Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2008-09-23	2008-09-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]	ME	R	C001035	12	Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.Requires the coin design to be emblematic of such centennial.Requires such coins to be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities, from only one U.S. Mint facility.Declares the sense of Congress that such facility should be the U.S. Mint at West Point, New York, to the greatest extent possible.Authorizes the Secretary to issue such coins only during calendar 2011.Applies a $10 per coin surcharge to all coin sales. Requires all surcharges received to be paid to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for efforts involved in marking it centennial, which may include efforts to preserve the birthplace of founder Juliette Gordon Low.	2017-12-15T00:40:56Z
110-s-3530	110	s	3530	Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008	Commemorations	2008-09-22	2008-09-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]	OH	D	B000944	1	Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides that a medal under this Act shall not be treated as valuable consideration for purposes of prohibiting transferring human organs for valuable consideration.	2017-12-15T00:40:44Z
110-s-3537	110	s	3537	A bill to establish the World War I Centennial Commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	2008-09-22	2008-09-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	1	Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop commemoration recommendations for Congress and the President.	2019-11-15T22:00:18Z
110-s-3521	110	s	3521	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office".	Commemorations	2008-09-18	2008-10-03	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office."	2017-12-15T00:40:25Z
110-s-3525	110	s	3525	Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2008-09-18	2008-09-18	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9037)	Senate	Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]	MD	D	C000141	12	Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner.Requires a coin design emblematic of the battle for Baltimore that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner.Authorizes the Secretary to issue the coins only during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2012.Requires specified surcharges in sales of the coin, which shall be paid to the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission for the purpose of supporting bicentennial activities, educational outreach activities, and preservation and improvement activities pertaining to the sites and structures relating to the War of 1812.	2022-02-03T05:09:40Z
110-s-3456	110	s	3456	Five-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2008-09-09	2008-09-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]	KS	R	R000307	2	Five-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins in recognition of five United States Army Five-Star Generals: George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold, and Omar Bradley, alumni of the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Requires the design of the coins to include portraits of the generals.Restricts the issuance of such coins to calendar 2013. Requires specified surcharges in the sale of such coins, which shall be paid promptly to the Command and General Staff College Foundation to help finance its support of the College.	2022-02-03T05:09:49Z
110-s-3356	110	s	3356	National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act of 2008	Commemorations	2008-07-29	2008-07-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]	GA	R	C000286	74	National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the courage, pride, sacrifice, sense of duty, and history of the U.S. Infantry, in commemoration of the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Expresses the sense of Congress that the coins should be struck at the U.S. Mint at West Point, New York, to the greatest extent possible. Restricts coin issuance to calendar year 2012. Requires a $10 surcharge per coin, and payment of all surcharges received to the National Infantry Foundation to establish an endowment to support the maintenance of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.	2017-12-15T00:36:17Z
110-s-3309	110	s	3309	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue East in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the Mayor William "Bill" Sandberg Post Office Building.	Commemorations	2008-07-23	2008-09-26	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue East in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the Mayor William "Bill" Sandberg Post Office Building.	2019-11-15T21:50:28Z
110-s-3317	110	s	3317	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Corporal John P. Sigsbee Post Office".	Commemorations	2008-07-23	2008-09-24	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1063.	Senate	Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]	NY	D	C001041	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Corporal John P. Sigsbee Post Office."	2019-11-15T21:50:28Z
110-s-3283	110	s	3283	Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Congressional Gold Medal Act	Commemorations	2008-07-17	2008-07-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]	MT	D	T000464	18	Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow to recognize his especially meritorious role as a warrior of the Crow Tribe, Army Soldier in World War II, tribal historian, and author.	2017-12-15T00:33:39Z
110-s-3241	110	s	3241	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1717 Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-07-10	2008-09-30	Became Public Law No: 110-333.	Senate	Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]	FL	R	M001162	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1717 Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "CeeCee Ross Lyles Post Office Building."	2023-11-13T20:11:35Z
110-s-3161	110	s	3161	A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center".	Commemorations	2008-06-19	2008-06-19	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]	FL	R	M001162	0	Designates the James A. Haley Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center's spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center."	2017-12-15T00:29:04Z
110-s-3145	110	s	3145	A bill to designate a portion of United States Route 20A, located in Orchard Park, New York, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway".	Commemorations	2008-06-18	2008-07-23	Became Public Law No: 110-282.	Senate	Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]	NY	D	C001041	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the portion of U.S. Route 20A located in Orchard Park, New York, between Abbot Road and California Road, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway."	2023-11-13T20:30:22Z
110-s-3082	110	s	3082	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-06-04	2008-10-07	Became Public Law No: 110-353.	Senate	Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]	MO	D	M001170	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building."	2023-11-13T20:12:02Z
110-s-3070	110	s	3070	Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2008-05-22	2008-05-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]	AL	R	S001141	79	Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America.Requires the coin design to be emblematic of the 100 years of the organization.Restricts issuance of such coins to February 8 through December 31, 2010.Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin.Requires payment of such surcharges to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, to be made available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard-to-serve areas.	2022-02-03T05:10:45Z
110-s-3015	110	s	3015	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the "Dr. Bernard Daly Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-05-14	2008-10-07	Became Public Law No: 110-352.	Senate	Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]	OR	R	S001142	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, Lakeview, Oregon, as the "Dr. Bernard Daly Post Office Building."	2023-11-13T20:12:01Z
110-s-3009	110	s	3009	A bill to designate the Federal Bureau of Investigation building under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "J. James Exon Federal Bureau of Investigation Building".	Commemorations	2008-05-12	2008-10-01	Became Public Law No: 110-334.	Senate	Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]	NE	D	N000180	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building under construction at the intersection of 120th and L Streets in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "J. James Exon Federal Bureau of Investigation Building."	2023-11-13T20:11:36Z
110-s-2883	110	s	2883	Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2008-04-17	2008-04-17	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]	WV	D	R000361	25	Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 400,000 $1 coins emblematic of the 100th anniversary of President Wilson's proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such coins beginning January 1, 2014, except that the Secretary may initiate sales of such coins, without issuance, before such date. Terminates such minting authority after December 31, 2014. Requires coin sales to include a $10 surcharge per coin, with distribution of such surcharges to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Osteoporosis Foundation for the purpose of furthering research.	2017-12-15T00:03:23Z
110-s-2837	110	s	2837	A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	2008-04-09	2008-09-17	Became Public Law No: 110-319.	Senate	Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]	NY	D	S000148	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Theodore Roosevelt United States Courthouse."	2023-11-13T20:31:14Z
110-s-2828	110	s	2828	Glacier National Park Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2008-04-08	2008-04-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	8	Glacier National Park Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Glacier National Park in Montana, to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the Park, its natural features, and wildlife. Prohibits the minting of any coins under this Act after December 31, 2010.	2017-12-15T00:02:13Z
110-s-2802	110	s	2802	Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act	Commemorations	2008-04-02	2008-04-02	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]	LA	D	L000550	0	Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration Commission to plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and to carry out other specified duties. Directs the National Endowment for the Humanities to award grants for appropriate activities relating to the Civil War sesquicentennial, and to consider for such grants university, museum, or academic programs with national scope that sponsor multidisciplinary projects, including those that concentrate on the role of African Americans in the Civil War.	2020-01-29T20:29:58Z
110-s-2777	110	s	2777	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and peaceful change in Cuba.	Commemorations	2008-03-13	2008-03-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2156)	Senate	Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]	FL	R	M001162	5	Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation on behalf of the Congress of a gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.	2017-12-15T00:00:41Z
110-s-2725	110	s	2725	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virginia, as the "Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office".	Commemorations	2008-03-06	2008-05-12	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virginia, as the "Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office."	2019-11-15T21:50:28Z
110-s-2681	110	s	2681	Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008	Commemorations	2008-02-29	2008-02-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1432-1433)	Senate	Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]	OK	R	I000024	73	Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008 - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of gold medals in recognition of the service of Native American code talkers of specified Indian tribes. Defines "code talker" as a Native American who served in the Armed Forces during a foreign conflict and who participated in miliatary communications using a native language.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Indian tribes, to identify Native American code talkers eligible for a gold medal.	2017-12-14T23:57:58Z
110-s-2673	110	s	2673	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10799 West Alameda Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, as the "Felix Sparks Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-02-28	2008-05-12	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)	Senate	Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]	CO	R	A000109	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10799 West Alameda Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, as the "Felix Sparks Post Office Building."	2019-11-15T21:50:27Z
110-s-2675	110	s	2675	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Greenway Street in Derby, Kansas, as the "Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-02-28	2008-05-12	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)	Senate	Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]	KS	R	B000953	0	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Greenway Street in Derby, Kansas, as the "Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office Building."	2019-11-15T21:50:27Z
110-s-2631	110	s	2631	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma.	Commemorations	2008-02-13	2008-02-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S980)	Senate	Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]	CA	D	F000062	77	Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma.	2022-02-03T05:20:15Z
110-s-2622	110	s	2622	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "William 'Bill' Clay Post Office".	Commemorations	2008-02-12	2008-06-25	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 840.	Senate	Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]	MO	D	M001170	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "William 'Bill' Clay Post Office."	2022-02-03T05:10:05Z
110-s-2626	110	s	2626	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washington Street in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, as the "Sergeant Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-02-12	2008-05-12	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)	Senate	Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]	OH	R	V000126	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washington Street in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, as the "Sergeant Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building."	2019-11-15T21:50:27Z
110-s-2579	110	s	2579	United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008	Commemorations	2008-01-30	2008-10-03	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	83	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as numismatic items emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the U.S. Army, and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today. Requires the design for such coins to contain motifs that honor specifically the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, consistent with the traditions and heritage of the U.S. Army, the mission and goals of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, and the missions and goals of the Army Historical Foundation. Restricts coin issuance to the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2011. Requires all surcharges from coin sales to be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Foundation to help finance the National Museum of the U.S. Army.	2023-01-11T13:15:10Z
110-s-2565	110	s	2565	Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008	Commemorations	2008-01-29	2008-07-31	Became Public Law No: 110-298.	Senate	Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]	DE	D	B000444	10	(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 - Title I: Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery - Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty. Sets forth criteria for nominating a law enforcement officer for such Badge. Requires nominated officers to have: (1) sustained a physical injury while engaged in lawful duties and performing an act of bravery that put such officer at personal risk; or (2) performed an act of bravery that placed such officer at risk of serious physical injury or death.Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) a Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board to: (1) design such Badge; (2) select an engraver to produce such Badges; and (3) recommend recipients. Sets forth administrative provisions relating to the Board, including its membership, operations, and powers.Authorizes a Member of Congress to make a presentation of such a Badge to a federal law enforcement officer residing in such Member's congressional district. Directs the Attorney General to make such presentation otherwise.Title II: State And Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery - Authorizes the Attorney General to award a State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a state or local law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty. Establishes a State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board within DOJ to design such Badge, select an engraver, and recommend recipients, who may be presented their Badge by their Member of Congress.Title III: Congressional Badge of Bravery Office - Establishes in DOJ a Congressional Badge of Bravery Of…	2023-11-13T20:30:45Z
110-s-2534	110	s	2534	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Julia M. Carson Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2008-01-22	2008-05-12	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)	Senate	Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]	IN	D	B001233	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Julia M. Carson Post Office Building."	2023-01-11T13:15:12Z
110-s-2498	110	s	2498	Santa Fe 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-12-18	2007-12-18	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15916-15917)	Senate	Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]	NM	D	B000468	73	Santa Fe 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins emblematic of the settlement of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the oldest capital city in the United States. Permits issuance of such coins only during calendar 2010. Requires the Secretary to pay 50% of surcharges received from such coin sales to: (1) the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary Committee, Inc.; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior to sustain the ongoing mission of preserving Santa Fe, including educational programs, infrastructure and archaeological research activities, and other programs to support commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Santa Fe.	2023-01-11T13:15:24Z
110-s-2502	110	s	2502	Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-12-18	2008-04-09	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-480.	Senate	Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	A000069	1	Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to authorize Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit organization consisting of patient residents at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, to establish a memorial at the location(s) approved by the Secretary at Kalawao or Kalaupapa within the boundaries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the island of Molokai, Hawaii, to honor those individuals who were forcibly relocated to Kalaupapa Peninsula from 1866 to 1969.	2023-01-11T13:15:24Z
110-s-2478	110	s	2478	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 59 Colby Corner in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, as the "Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-12-13	2008-03-11	Became Public Law No: 110-194.	Senate	Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH]	NH	R	S001078	2	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 59 Colby Corner in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, as the "Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Post Office."	2023-11-13T20:14:35Z
110-s-2403	110	s	2403	To designate the United States courthouse located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	2007-12-03	2008-09-18	Became Public Law No: 110-320.	Senate	Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]	VA	R	W000154	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the new federal courthouse located in the 700 block of East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, as the "Spottswood W. Robinson III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr. Federal Courthouse."	2023-11-13T20:31:15Z
110-s-2359	110	s	2359	St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission Act of 2008	Commemorations	2007-11-15	2008-09-16	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 982.	Senate	Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]	FL	R	M001162	1	St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission Act of 2008 - Establishes the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission to plan and carry out programs and activities to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida. Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, duties, meetings, powers, and personnel matters of the Commission. Requires the Commission to: (1) prepare a strategic plan for the activities of the Commission carried out under this Act; and (2) submit a final report that contains a summary of the Commission's activities, a final accounting of funds received and spent by the Commission, and the findings and recommendations of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations to the Commission to carry out this Act for FY2009-FY2015 and makes such amounts available until December 31, 2015. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015. Directs the Commission, before such termination date, to transfer all documents and materials of the Commission to the National Archives or another appropriate federal entity.	2023-01-11T14:50:57Z
110-s-2336	110	s	2336	A bill to designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. Anderson Federal Building".	Commemorations	2007-11-13	2007-11-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14289)	Senate	Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]	WA	D	M001111	1	Designates the federal building located at 138 West First Street, Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. Anderson Federal Building."	2023-01-11T14:50:57Z
110-s-2339	110	s	2339	A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".	Commemorations	2007-11-13	2008-09-30	Became Public Law No: 110-332.	Senate	Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]	MI	D	S000770	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."	2023-11-13T20:11:34Z
110-s-2290	110	s	2290	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana Avenue in Fontana, California, as the "Beatrice E. Watson Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-11-01	2007-12-04	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana Avenue in Fontana, California, as the "Beatrice E. Watson Post Office Building."	2023-01-11T14:50:59Z
110-s-2272	110	s	2272	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service known as the Southpark Station in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the John "Marty" Thiels Southpark Station, in honor and memory of Thiels, a Louisiana postal worker who was killed in the line of duty on October 4, 2007.	Commemorations	2007-10-31	2008-03-12	Became Public Law No: 110-195.	Senate	Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]	LA	R	V000127	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service known as the Southpark Station in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the "John 'Marty' Thiels Southpark Station."	2023-11-13T20:14:36Z
110-s-2174	110	s	2174	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 175 South Monroe Street in Tiffin, Ohio, as the "Paul E. Gillmor Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-10-17	2007-12-21	Became Public Law No: 110-152.	Senate	Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]	OH	R	V000126	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 175 South Monroe Street in Tiffin, Ohio, as the "Paul E. Gillmor Post Office Building."	2023-03-30T18:35:55Z
110-s-2159	110	s	2159	NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2007-10-15	2008-06-20	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]	FL	D	N000032	71	NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to mint and issue $50 gold and $1 silver coins emblematic of the 50 years of exemplary and unparalleled achievements of NASA. Requires all such coin sales to include a surcharge of $50 per $50 coin, and of $10 per $1 coin.Requires distribution of the first $4 million to the NASA Family Assistance Fund for financial assistance to the families of NASA personnel who die as a result of injuries suffered in the performance of their official duties.Requires distribution of: (1) one-half of the next $1 million of the remaining amounts to the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational (D.R.E.M.E.) Science Literacy Foundation and the Challenger Center for Space Science Education; and (2) the remainder to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution for the preservation, maintenance, and display of space artifacts at the National Air and Space Museum (including the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center).Authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the $50 gold coins.	2023-01-11T20:20:58Z
110-s-2140	110	s	2140	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership in the fields of medicine and genetics.	Commemorations	2007-10-04	2007-10-04	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]	ND	D	D000432	26	Authorizes the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Francis Collins for his outstanding contributions in the fields of medicine and genetics.	2023-01-11T20:21:07Z
110-s-2150	110	s	2150	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4320 Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Wallace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-10-04	2007-12-04	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14748)	Senate	Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]	MO	R	B000611	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4320 Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Wallace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building."	2023-01-11T20:21:03Z
110-s-2131	110	s	2131	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Highway 49 South in Piney Woods, Mississippi, as the "Laurence C. and Grace M. Jones Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-10-03	2007-12-04	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14748)	Senate	Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]	MS	R	C000567	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Highway 49 South in Piney Woods, Mississippi, as the "Lawrence C. and Grace M. Jones Post Office Building."	2023-01-11T20:21:11Z
110-s-2119	110	s	2119	American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2007-10-01	2007-10-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]	SD	D	J000177	74	American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 silver coins in commemoration of disabled American veterans and emblematic of the design selected by the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. Expresses the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent possible, the coins should be struck at the U.S. Mint at West Point, New York. Limits the period for coin issuance to calendar year 2010. Imposes a $10 surcharge per coin, to be distributed to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation for the purpose of establishing an endowment to support the construction of American Veterans' Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C.	2023-01-11T20:21:15Z
110-s-2107	110	s	2107	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-09-27	2007-12-04	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14748)	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in Bayonne, New Jersey, as the "Dennis P. Collins Post Office Building."	2023-01-11T20:27:35Z
110-s-2110	110	s	2110	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 427 North Street in Taft, California, as the "Larry S. Pierce Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-09-27	2008-02-06	Became Public Law No: 110-184.	Senate	Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]	CA	D	F000062	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 427 North Street in Taft, California, as the "Larry S. Pierce Post Office."	2023-11-13T20:14:21Z
110-s-2023	110	s	2023	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Main Street in Ferdinand, Indiana, as the "Staff Sergeant David L. Nord Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-09-06	2008-01-22	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)	Senate	Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]	IN	D	B001233	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Main Street in Ferdinand, Indiana, as the "Staff Sergeant David L. Nord Post Office."	2023-01-11T20:28:05Z
110-s-1896	110	s	1896	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Central Street in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, as the "Officer Jeremy Todd Charron Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-07-30	2007-12-26	Became Public Law No: 110-169.	Senate	Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH]	NH	R	S001078	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Central Street in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, as the "Officer Jeremy Todd Charron Post Office."	2023-03-30T18:35:55Z
110-s-1888	110	s	1888	Korean War Veterans Recognition Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-07-26	2007-07-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]	NY	D	C001041	2	Korean War Veterans Recognition Act of 2007 - Adds National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, July 27, to the list of days on which the flag of the United States should be displayed.	2023-01-11T20:41:04Z
110-s-1877	110	s	1877	A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to prescribe that members of the Armed Forces and veterans out of uniform may render the military salute during hoisting, lowering, or passing of flag.	Commemorations	2007-07-25	2007-08-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.	Senate	Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]	OK	R	I000024	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Allows members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are out of uniform to render the military salute during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the flag.	2023-01-11T14:51:52Z
110-s-1863	110	s	1863	A bill to authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Robert M. La Follette, Sr., in recognition of his important contributions to the Progressive movement, the State of Wisconsin, and the United States.	Commemorations	2007-07-24	2007-07-24	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]	WI	D	F000061	3	Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to award a gold medal of appropriate design posthumously to Robert M. La Follette, Sr., in recognition of his important contributions to the Progressive movement, Wisconsin, and the United States.	2023-01-11T20:41:18Z
110-s-1864	110	s	1864	Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2007-07-24	2007-07-24	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]	WI	D	F000061	3	Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., and emblematic of his life and accomplishments.Restricts coin issuance to calendar year 2008. Imposes a surcharge of $10 per coin, to be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.	2023-01-11T20:41:17Z
110-s-1852	110	s	1852	Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-07-23	2007-07-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	12	Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007 - Designates the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year as "Native American Heritage Day."	2023-01-11T20:41:27Z
110-s-1772	110	s	1772	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 South Elm Street in Gardner, Kansas, as the "Private First Class Shane R. Austin Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-07-12	2007-08-04	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]	KS	R	R000307	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 South Elm Street in Gardner, Kansas, as the "Private First Class Shane R. Austin Post Office."	2023-01-11T20:42:11Z
110-s-1781	110	s	1781	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Avenue in Bakersfield, California, as the "Buck Owens Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-07-12	2007-09-28	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12340)	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Avenue in Bakersfield, California, as the "Buck Owens Post Office."	2023-01-11T20:41:57Z
110-s-1732	110	s	1732	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-06-28	2007-09-28	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12340)	Senate	Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]	CO	R	A000109	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the "Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Building."	2023-01-12T17:52:44Z
110-s-1713	110	s	1713	A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.	Commemorations	2007-06-27	2007-07-13	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.	Senate	Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]	IL	D	O000167	27	Requires the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.	2023-01-12T17:52:45Z
110-s-1664	110	s	1664	Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2007-06-20	2007-06-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]	WI	D	F000061	4	Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., and emblematic of his life and accomplishments.Restricts coin issuance to calendar year 2008. Imposes a surcharge of $10 per coin, to be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.	2023-01-12T17:52:46Z
110-s-1665	110	s	1665	A bill to authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Robert M. La Follette, Sr., in recognition of his important contributions to the Progressive movement, the State of Wisconsin, and the United States.	Commemorations	2007-06-20	2007-06-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]	WI	D	F000061	4	Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to award a gold medal of appropriate design posthumously to Robert M. La Follette, Sr., in recognition of his important contributions to the Progressive movement, Wisconsin, and the United States.	2023-01-12T17:52:46Z
110-s-1603	110	s	1603	A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstanding service to the Nation.	Commemorations	2007-06-13	2007-06-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	17	Authorizes the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to comedian Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to the Nation.	2023-01-12T17:52:48Z
110-s-1596	110	s	1596	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-06-12	2007-09-28	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12340)	Senate	Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]	TX	R	H001016	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building."	2023-01-12T17:52:48Z
110-s-1585	110	s	1585	A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".	Commemorations	2007-06-11	2007-12-17	Held at the desk.	Senate	Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]	OK	R	I000024	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic."	2023-01-12T17:52:49Z
110-s-1539	110	s	1539	A bill to designate the post office located at 309 East Linn Street, Marshalltown, Iowa, as the "Major Scott Nisely Post Office".	Commemorations	2007-06-05	2007-09-28	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12340)	Senate	Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]	IA	R	G000386	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 309 East Linn Street, Marshalltown, Iowa, as the "Major Scott Nisely Post Office."	2023-01-12T17:52:50Z
110-s-1524	110	s	1524	A bill to waive time limitations specified by law in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded to Gary Lee McKiddy, of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while a helicopter crew chief and door gunner with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War.	Commemorations	2007-05-24	2007-05-24	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Senate	Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]	OH	D	B000944	2	Authorizes and requests the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Gary Lee McKiddy of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, notwithstanding otherwise application time limitations.	2023-01-11T17:02:47Z
110-s-1437	110	s	1437	Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2007-05-21	2007-05-21	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]	MI	D	S000770	69	Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, during 2014, up to 350,000 one-dollar coins designed to be emblematic of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its contribution to civil rights in America. Requires sales to include a $10 surcharge per coin, which shall be paid to the United Negro College Fund.	2023-01-11T16:47:40Z
110-s-1385	110	s	1385	A bill to designate the United States courthouse facility located at 301 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, as the "C. Clyde Atkins United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	2007-05-14	2007-05-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]	FL	D	N000032	1	Designates the United States courthouse facililty located at 301 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, as the "C. Clyde Atkins United States Courthouse."	2023-01-11T16:47:42Z
110-s-1352	110	s	1352	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 East Locust Street in Fairbury, Illinois, as the "Dr. Francis Townsend Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-05-10	2007-07-03	Became Public Law No: 110-43.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 East Locust Street in Fairbury, Illinois, as the "Dr. Francis Townsend Post Office Building."	2023-03-30T18:35:54Z
110-s-1344	110	s	1344	A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington, as the Elwood "Bud" Link Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.	Commemorations	2007-05-09	2007-05-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]	WA	D	M001111	0	Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington, as the "Elwood 'Bud' Link Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic."	2023-01-11T16:47:43Z
110-s-1317	110	s	1317	Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-05-07	2007-05-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]	NY	D	S000148	25	Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2007 - Authorizes the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Constance Baker Motley, in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States.	2023-01-11T16:32:43Z
110-s-1189	110	s	1189	A bill to designate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 100 East 8th Avenue in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as the "George Howard, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	2007-04-23	2008-01-22	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 560.	Senate	Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]	AR	D	P000590	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 100 East 8th Avenue in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as the "George Howard, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse."	2023-01-11T19:41:11Z
110-s-1148	110	s	1148	Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-04-18	2008-06-11	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)	Senate	Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]	NY	D	C001041	3	Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Establishes: (1) the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission to plan, develop, and execute programs and activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Samuel de Champlain (the first European to discover and explore Lake Champlain); and (2) the Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission to plan, develop, and execute programs and activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Henry Hudson (the first European to sail up the Hudson River) and the 200th anniversary of the voyage of Robert Fulton (the first person to use steam navigation on a commercial basis). (Sec. 6) Sets forth requirements regarding Commission meetings, including a requirement for such meetings at least twice annually or at the call of the Chairperson or majority of Commission members.(Sec. 7) Sets forth Commission powers. Prohibits the Commissions from purchasing real estate. Authorizes the Commissions to make grants not to exceed $20,000 to: (1) communities, nonprofit organizations, and state commemorative commissions to develop programs to assist in the Champlain and Hudson-Fulton commemorations; and (2) research and scholarly organizations to research, publish, or distribute information relating to the early history of the voyages of Samuel de Champlain, Henry Hudson, and Robert Fulton. Directs the Champlain Commission to coordinate and consult with the Lake Champlain Basin Program to provide grants and technical assistance for the development of activities commemorating the voyage of Samuel de Champlain. (Sec. 8) Authorizes the Commissions to accept the services of, and provide reimbursement for, personnel detailed from New York or Vermont and the Lake Champlain Basin Program.(Sec. 9) Requires the Commissions to report to the Secretary by September 30, 2010, regarding their activities, funds received and expended, and their findings and recommendations. (Sec. 10) Terminates the Commissions on December 31, 2…	2023-01-11T19:41:30Z
110-s-1079	110	s	1079	Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act	Commemorations	2007-04-10	2007-05-21	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 157.	Senate	Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]	MD	D	C000141	8	Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to: (1) encourage, plan, develop, coordinate, and execute programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812; (2) facilitate such commemoration throughout the United States and internationally; (3) coordinate the activities of the Commission with state commemoration commissions, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other agencies; (4) provide technical assistance to states, localities, units of the National Park System, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (5) coordinate and facilitate scholarly research on, publication about, and interpretation of the people and events associated with the War of 1812; (6) design, develop, and provide for the maintenance of an exhibit that will travel throughout the United States during the commemoration period to interpret events of the War of 1812 for the educational benefit of U.S. citizens; (7) ensure that the commemorations provide a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit leading to protection of the natural and cultural resources associated with the War of 1812; and (8) examine essential facilities and infrastructure at War of 1812 sites and identify improvements that could be made to enhance and maximize visitor experiences. Requires the Commission to prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans.Authorizes appropriations for each of FY2008-FY2015. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.	2023-01-11T19:42:16Z
110-s-1026	110	s	1026	A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".	Commemorations	2007-03-29	2007-03-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]	GA	R	C000286	10	Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."	2023-01-11T19:47:48Z
110-s-1051	110	s	1051	National Liberty Memorial Act	Commemorations	2007-03-29	2007-09-11	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-213.	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	4	National Liberty Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. (previously, the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation) to establish a memorial on specified federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the slaves and free persons who served as soldiers and sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the men, women, and children who ran away from slavery or filed petitions with courts and legislatures seeking their freedom. Requires the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish the memorial.	2023-01-11T19:47:39Z
110-s-1062	110	s	1062	William H. Frist Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act	Commemorations	2007-03-29	2007-03-29	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4204)	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	7	William H. Frist Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike a bronze medal to commemorate organ donors and their families.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the entity holding the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to contract to establish an application procedure and determine eligibility. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Network contractor to provide duplicates of the medal to any recipient. Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Network contractor to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals, which the Secretary shall deposit in the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund.	2023-01-11T19:47:34Z
110-s-978	110	s	978	A bill to authorize the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for his acts of valor during the Korean conflict.	Commemorations	2007-03-23	2007-03-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Senate	Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]	ND	D	D000432	3	Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for acts of valor as an acting platoon leader during the Korean conflict.	2023-01-11T19:45:27Z
110-s-890	110	s	890	A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	2007-03-15	2008-06-11	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	5	Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2000 to expand the powers of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) enter into contracts for specialized or professional services and hire staff without regard to civil service requirements; (2) appoint an architect; (3) enter into cooperative agreements with federal agencies, state, local, tribal, and international governments, and private organizations; and (4) obtain temporary, intermittent, and part-time services and accept volunteer services. Authorizes the head of a federal agency, at the Commission's request, to provide information or assistance to and detail personnel to the Commission. Requires the Commission to: (1) appoint an Executive Director; and (2) obtain administrative and support services from the General Services Administration (GSA) on a reimbursable basis. Authorizes appropriations.	2023-01-12T17:52:43Z
110-s-903	110	s	903	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty.	Commemorations	2007-03-15	2007-03-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3210)	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	71	Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation on behalf of Congress of a gold medal of appropriate design to Dr. Muhammad Yunus in recognition of his many enduring contributions to the fight against global poverty.	2023-01-11T19:45:52Z
110-s-861	110	s	861	A bill to designate the Federal building located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach Federal Building".	Commemorations	2007-03-13	2007-03-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]	IA	R	G000386	1	Designates the federal building located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach Federal Building."	2023-01-11T19:46:09Z
110-s-862	110	s	862	A bill to designate the Federal building located at 210 Walnut Street in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Neal Smith Federal Building".	Commemorations	2007-03-13	2008-01-22	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559.	Senate	Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]	IA	D	H000206	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the federal building located at 210 Walnut Street in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Neal Smith Federal Building."	2023-01-11T19:46:08Z
110-s-835	110	s	835	A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee, as the "Clifford Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building".	Commemorations	2007-03-09	2007-03-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]	TN	R	A000360	1	Designates the federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee, as the "Clifford Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building."	2023-01-11T19:46:19Z
110-s-824	110	s	824	A bill to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.	Commemorations	2007-03-08	2007-07-12	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-158.	Senate	Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]	SD	R	T000250	3	Amends the Act of October 24, 2000, which authorized the establishment in the District of Columbia of a service-disabled veterans' memorial, to extend the authority for establishing such memorial until October 24, 2015.	2023-01-11T19:46:22Z
110-s-826	110	s	826	Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act	Commemorations	2007-03-08	2007-03-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]	NJ	D	M000639	43	Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Alice Paul, to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of such medal. Requires proceeds from the sale of such medals to be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.	2023-01-11T19:46:22Z
110-s-798	110	s	798	Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act	Commemorations	2007-03-07	2007-03-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2805-2807)	Senate	Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]	MD	D	C000141	8	Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to encourage, plan, develop, coordinate, and execute programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Requires the Commission to prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans for any activity carried out by the Commission under this Act. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.	2023-01-11T19:46:33Z
110-s-801	110	s	801	A bill to designate a United States courthouse located in Fresno, California, as the "Robert E. Coyle United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	2007-03-07	2007-07-05	Became Public Law No: 110-46.	Senate	Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]	CA	D	B000711	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the U.S. courthouse bordered by O Street, P Street, Tulare Street, and Capitol Street in Fresno, California, as the "Robert E. Coyle United States Courthouse."	2023-03-30T18:35:54Z
110-s-782	110	s	782	A bill to designate the United States courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "Thad Cochran United States Courthouse".	Commemorations	2007-03-06	2007-03-06	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Senate	Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]	MS	R	L000447	0	Designates the United States courthouse to be constructed at the site bounded on the north by Court Street, on the west by West Street, on the south by South Street, and on the east by President Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "Thad Cochran United States Courthouse."	2023-01-11T19:46:41Z
110-s-720	110	s	720	Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007	Commemorations	2007-03-01	2007-06-07	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	1	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007 - Amends federal law with regard to the flying of the national flag at half-staff to: (1) allow a governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States (governor) to proclaim that the national flag be flown at half-staff upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces from the governor's state, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty; and (2) require, when a governor issues such a proclamation, the national flag flown at any federal installation or facility in that state, territory, or possession to be flown at half-staff consistent with that proclamation.	2023-01-12T17:52:44Z
110-s-682	110	s	682	Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act	Commemorations	2007-02-17	2008-07-01	Became Public Law No: 110-260.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	68	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design, to Edward William Brooke III, the first African American elected by popular vote to the U.S. Senate, in recognition of his unprecedented and enduring service to our Nation.	2023-11-13T20:29:51Z
110-s-587	110	s	587	Model T Ford Automobile Commemorative Coin Act	Commemorations	2007-02-14	2007-02-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]	MI	D	S000770	2	Model T Ford Automobile Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Model T Ford Automobile, up to 500,000 $1 coins emblematic of the Model T Ford and the assembly line. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin. Requires specified distributions of surcharges to: (1) the Automobile National Heritage Area Partnership Inc. for creating an endowment for national Model T educational programs; and (2) the Edison Institute (also known as "The Henry Ford"), in Dearborn, Michigan, a National Historic Landmark, for creating an endowment for educational programs associated with the Model T Ford Automobile.	2023-01-11T19:58:09Z
110-s-521	110	s	521	A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse and customhouse located at 515 West First Street in Duluth, Minnesota, as the "Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building and United States Courthouse and Customhouse".	Commemorations	2007-02-07	2007-05-08	Became Public Law No: 110-25.	Senate	Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]	MN	D	K000367	0	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse and customhouse located at 515 West First Street in Duluth, Minnesota, as the "Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building and United States Courthouse and Customhouse."	2023-03-30T18:35:53Z
110-s-474	110	s	474	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	Commemorations	2007-02-01	2007-10-16	Became Public Law No: 110-95.	Senate	Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]	TX	R	H001016	71	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D. (who performed the first successful coronary bypass, pioneered the field of telemedicine, was elected the first President of Baylor College of Medicine, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction and the National Medal of Science) in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to the nation.	2023-03-30T18:35:53Z
110-s-412	110	s	412	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street in Rock Island, Illinois, as the "Lane Evans Post Office Building".	Commemorations	2007-01-26	2007-03-30	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.	Senate	Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]	IL	D	D000563	1	Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street in Rock Island, Illinois, as the "Lane Evans Post Office Building."	2023-01-11T20:04:42Z

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