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Legislative Bills in the U.S. Congress

Click on the hyperlinked bill number to link directly to the official congressional summary citation. From there, you can also find a link to the actual text of a bill. To go to the U.S. government websites, click below:

U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate

H.R.1350-To reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] (introduced 3/19/2003); Cosponsors (19) Related Bills: H.RES.206, S.1248 Latest Major Action: 5/13/2004 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate H.R. 1350 in lieu of S.1248 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 3.5/13/2004--Passed Senate, amended.

H.R.4279-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system, and to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. Sponsor: Rep McCrery, Jim [LA-4] (introduced 5/5/2004); Cosponsors (16) Committees: House Ways and Means Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.

H.R.4359-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the child tax credit.Child Credit Preservation and Expansion Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the scheduled reductions in the amount of the child tax credit for taxable years beginning in 2005 through 2009 (from $1,000 to $700 in 2005 through 2008 and $800 in 2009). Makes the $1,000 credit amount permanent. Sponsor: Rep Porter, Jon C. [NV-3] (introduced 5/13/2004); Cosponsors (71). Related Bills: H.RES.644. Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Received in the Senate.

S.RES.356-A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.Commends all Americans serving nobly abroad. Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families. Urges: (1) the Government of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that such acts do not occur in the future; and (2) that all individuals responsible for such acts be held accountable. Expresses the belief that the appropriate Senate committees and the President should conduct a full investigation of the abuses alleged to have occurred at Abu Ghraib. Sponsor: Sen Frist, Bill [TN] (introduced 5/10/2004); Cosponsors (99). Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004. Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0.

S.2062-“Class Action Fairness Act of 2004” A bill to amend the procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Charles E. [IA] (introduced 2/10/2004); Cosponsors (11) Related Bills: H.R.1115, S.274, S.1751Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.

S.2273-A bill to provide increased rail transportation security. Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 4/1/2004); Cosponsors (18). Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.

S.2474-A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans during the period that a military reservist or national guardsman is called to active duty for an extended period, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Allard, A. Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/21/2004); Cosponsors (2) Related Bills: S.2375 Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.2477-A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand college access and increase college persistence, to simplify the process of applying for student assistance, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Reed, John F. [RI] (introduced 5/21/2004); Cosponsors (3). Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.4292-To ban the transfer of 50 caliber sniper weapons, and otherwise regulate the weapons in the same manner as machine guns are regulated. Sponsor: Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] (introduced 5/5/2004); Cosponsors (6) Latest Major Action: 5/5/2004 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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