June 15, 2010
The Democrats Versus the Constitution: the Disclose Act

"We have got to protect the incumbency in the House.  We have got to protect the incumbency in the Senate ... It is going to be hard.  Those tea-baggers are out there.  There is an anti-incumbency mood out there."AFSCME President Gerry

Roll Number: 681
July 30, 2009 at 6:11 PM
H R 1752: To Provide That the Usual Day For Paying Salaries In Or Under the House Of Representatives May Be Established By Regulations Of the Committee On House Administration

On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended (Failed, 282-144)

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act (DISCLOSE ACT)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY   H.R. 5175 was introduced by Rep. Van Hollen (D-MD) in conjunction with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in late April.  The Committee on House Administration marked up the bill on May 20, 2010, on a party-line five to three vo
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris (House Administration)

Providing that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011

H.R. __ would eliminate the automatic cost of living pay adjustment Members of Congress are scheduled to receive in January 2011.
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. (House Administration)

State Admission Day Recognition Act of 2009

H.R. 3542 would require the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to fly the flag of each State over the Capitol building on the anniversary of that State's admission to the Union. The bill would require the AOC to begin flying State flags on the first De
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. (House Administration)

Directing the Clerk to create a separate section of the congressional record to provide for CBO scores

H.Res. 1178 would require the Clerk of the House to compile cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) which are included in committee reports. The Clerk would then be require to post the scores on the website of the Office of
Sponsor: (House Administration)

To require any amounts remaining in a Member's Representational Allowance at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt.

H.R. 4825 would require any amounts remaining of House Members' Representational Allowances, after all payments are made for the year, to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction. In fiscal years for which there is no federal bud
Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann (House Administration)

Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act

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Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (House Administration)

To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a vehicle maintenance building at the vehicle maintenance branch of the Smithsonian Institution located in Suitland, Maryland, and for other purposes

H.R. 3224 would authorize $4 million in FY 2010 for the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a vehicle maintenance building at the vehicle maintenance branch of the Smithsonian Institution located in Suitlan
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier (House Administration)

Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act

H.R. 2510 would create a new grant program for the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to subsidize States that choose to establish systems for tracking absentee ballots. To qualify for a grant under the bill, tracking systems must provide voters
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe (House Administration)

William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act

H.R. 2728 would authorize the appropriation of $3.5 million for the law library of the Library of Congress. These funds would be used for maintaining and administering law library services. The bill also provides for the cataloguing and archiving
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe (House Administration)

To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration

H.R. 1752 would allow the Committee on House Administration to regulate the payment schedule for employees of the House of Representatives to conform to usual accounting practices.
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. (House Administration)

Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol

H.Con.Res. 135 would require the Architect of the Capitol to design, procure, and place in a prominent location in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) a marker which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John (House Administration)

Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center

H.Con.Res. 131 would require the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. (House Administration)

Honoring the life and recognizing the far reaching accomplishments of the Honorable Jack Kemp, Jr.

H.Res. 391 would express the sense that the House of Representatives:"Expresses its appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Jack Kemp;"Tenders its deep sympathy to his wife, Joanne, to his children, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Judith,
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. (House Administration)

Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan from the people of California for placement in the United States Capitol

H.Con.Res. __ would authorize Congressional acceptance of a statue of President Ronald Reagan for placement and display in the Capitol. The statue is a gift from the State of California and will replace another California statue on display in Capit
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry (House Administration)

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of

H.R. 749 would allow candidates for federal offices to designate an individual to be responsible for disbursing campaign funds in the event of the candidate's death. The candidate would be required to file a signed statement with the Federal Electi
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B. (House Administration)

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth

H.Con.Res. 86 would authorize the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) for a ceremony to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth on Wednesday, April 28, 2009. The physical preparations for the ceremony would be required to be carri
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila (House Administration)

Civil Rights History Project Act

H.R. 586 would establish a new joint project at the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. The project would be to collect video and audio recordings of participants in the American Civil
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn (House Administration)

House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2009

H.R. 1679 would require the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House to make payments to House employees that are Armed Forces reserve members called in to active duty, to ensure that they do not lose any civilian income. The bill would prov
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. (House Administration)

A joint resolution providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution

S.J.Res. 8 would appoint David M. Rubenstein of Maryland fill a vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The appointment would last for six years, effective upon enactment of the resolution.
Sponsor: Senator Leahy (Vermont) (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)

Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress

 H.Res. 279 would provide funding for all Standing and Select committees of the House of Representatives to operate during the 111th Congress, with the exception of the Committee on Appropriations. The resolution provides $304 million for the o
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. (House Administration)

Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress

H.Res. 5 adopts the Rules of 110th Congress, as amended by the resolution, as the Rules for the 111th Congress. The highlights of the changes are as follows: Inspector General Audits: Requires the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to provide audit
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh (Rules)