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Legislation and Roll Call Votes

Profiles of proposed and passed legislation, with emphasize on Congressional action.

House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization

House of Representatives Roll Call Vote On H R 6304, FISA Reauthorization.

National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 - Bill Text

Bill Text - National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007

Senate 214 - A Bill To Preserve The Independence of United States Attorneys

Text of Senate 214 - A Bill To Preserve The Independence of United States Attorneys - as reported from Committee

Congressional Pension Accountability Act - Senate Amendment 1 - 100th Congress

Full text of Congressional Pension Accountability Act - Senate Amendment 1 - 100th Congress.

Pension Protection Act of 2006

Overview of Pension Protection Act of 2006.

Abortion - Legislative News

Action on the abortion issue is primarily at the state legislative level, followed by the judicial branch. South Dakota's ban is expected to make its way to the Supreme Court, where a showdown over Roe v Wade could occur. Check for the latest news.

CAFE (Fuel Efficiency) Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.

Energy Bill - 2005

The House of Representatives moved the bill to Committee on the last Monday in July and the House Energy and Commerce Committee released the 1700+ page conference report two days later. Voting record, budget impact, criticism.

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