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Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA]
- LAW1. H.R.3670 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 12/14/2011) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-487 Latest Action: 08/16/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-171. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3239) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-07 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-16 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-171. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
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H.R.3670 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Sponsor:
Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 12/14/2011) Cosponsors: (22)
Committees:
House - Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee Reports:
H. Rept. 112-487
Latest Action:
08/16/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-171. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-487, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3239) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-07 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-16 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-171. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
- BILL2. H.R.2490 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] (Introduced 05/24/2007) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Homeland Security | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-751 Latest Action: Senate - 07/30/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-07-10 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-751. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-07-29 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 534).(text: CR H7182) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.2490 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance...
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] (Introduced 05/24/2007) Cosponsors: (15)
Committees:
House - Homeland Security | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee Reports:
H. Rept. 110-751
Latest Action:
Senate - 07/30/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- Introduced
- BILL3. H.R.1401 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (Introduced 03/08/2007) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H. Rept. 110-65 Latest Action: House - 08/03/2007 For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-03-22 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-65, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-03-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 - 124, 1 Present (Roll no. 201). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- 3.
H.R.1401 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007
Sponsor:
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (Introduced 03/08/2007) Cosponsors: (18)
Committees:
House - Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee Reports:
H. Rept. 110-65
Latest Action:
House - 08/03/2007 For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-03-22 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-65, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-03-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 299 - 124, 1 Present (Roll no. 201). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION4. H.Con.Res.165 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week. Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15] (Introduced 06/06/2007) Cosponsors: (56) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: Senate - 09/06/2007 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- Introduced
- 4.
H.Con.Res.165 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Sponsor:
Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15] (Introduced 06/06/2007) Cosponsors: (56)
Committees:
House - Oversight and Government Reform | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action:
Senate - 09/06/2007 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- Introduced
- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION5. H.Con.Res.471 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] (Introduced 09/13/2006) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Government Reform | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: Senate - 11/13/2006 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2006-09-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6981-6982) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
- Introduced
- 5.
H.Con.Res.471 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The PGA Foundation for the...
Sponsor:
Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] (Introduced 09/13/2006) Cosponsors: (59)
Committees:
House - Government Reform | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action:
Senate - 11/13/2006 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2006-09-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6981-6982) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
- Introduced
- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION6. H.Con.Res.196 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program. Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] (Introduced 06/30/2005) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Homeland Security | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: Senate - 12/22/2005 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) Tracker:
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- Agreed to in SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-12-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14408) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Agreed to in Senate )
- Introduced
- 6.
H.Con.Res.196 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program.
Sponsor:
Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] (Introduced 06/30/2005) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees:
House - Homeland Security | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action:
Senate - 12/22/2005 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-06-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-12-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 614).(text: CR H11118) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House )
- Agreed to in SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-12-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14408) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Agreed to in Senate )
- Introduced
- BILL7. H.R.1517 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Aircraft Collision Avoidance Act of 1987 Sponsor: Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43] (Introduced 03/10/1987) Cosponsors: (86) Committees: House - Public Works and Transportation, Science, Space and Technology | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Reports: H.Rept 100-286 Part 1; H.Rept 100-286 Part 2 Latest Action: 12/30/1987 For Further Action See H.R.2310. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-06 [displayText] => Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-286 (Part II). [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-11-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 405 - 4 (Record Vote No: 405). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- 7.
H.R.1517 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
Aircraft Collision Avoidance Act of 1987
Sponsor:
Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43] (Introduced 03/10/1987) Cosponsors: (86)
Committees:
House - Public Works and Transportation, Science, Space and Technology | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee Reports:
H.Rept 100-286 Part 1; H.Rept 100-286 Part 2
Latest Action:
12/30/1987 For Further Action See H.R.2310. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-06 [displayText] => Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Report No: 100-286 (Part II). [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-11-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 405 - 4 (Record Vote No: 405). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- LAW8. H.R.3948 — 96th Congress (1979-1980) An act to require a study of the desirability of mandatory age retirement for certain pilots, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] (Introduced 05/04/1979) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Public Works and Transportation | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: 12/29/1979 Public law 96-171. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 1979-12-19 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1979-12-29 [displayText] => Public law 96-171. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
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H.R.3948 — 96th Congress (1979-1980)
An act to require a study of the desirability of mandatory age retirement for certain pilots, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] (Introduced 05/04/1979) Cosponsors: (53)
Committees:
House - Public Works and Transportation | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action:
12/29/1979 Public law 96-171. (All Actions)
Tracker:
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