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| Bill | Title | Congress | Status | Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR 809 |
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the remarriage of the surviving spouse...
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111th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | February 6, 2009 |
| HR 772 |
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age.
|
111th | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | January 28, 2009 |
| HR 643 |
Care for Life Act of 2009
|
111th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | January 23, 2009 |
| HR 539 |
We the People Act
|
111th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. | June 12, 2009 |
| HR 536 |
Strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit Act of 2009
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | January 14, 2009 |
| HR 85 |
Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009
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111th | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | January 6, 2009 |
| HRES 1607 |
Disapproving Judge Walker's Proposition 8 Decision on Same-Sex Marriage.
|
111th | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. | December 20, 2010 |
| S 3680 |
Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6550-6551) | July 30, 2010 |
| S 3650 |
Jessica Ann Ellis Gold Star Fathers Act of 2010
|
111th | By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 111-374. | December 17, 2010 |
| S 3367 |
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of pension for disabled veterans who are married to one anothe...
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111th | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-623. | May 19, 2010 |
| S 3341 |
FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act
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111th | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. | June 30, 2010 |
| S 3232 |
Military Spouses Employment Act
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | April 20, 2010 |
| S 3182 |
Equal Access to COBRA Act of 2010
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | March 25, 2010 |
| S 3151 |
EQUALITY Act
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | March 22, 2010 |
| S 2982 |
International Violence Against Women Act of 2010
|
111th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 725. | December 21, 2010 |
| S 2980 |
A bill to protect the democratic process and the right of the people of the District of Columbia to define marriage.
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | February 2, 2010 |
| S 1930 |
Homebuyer Tax Credit Oversight and Accountability Act of 2009
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | October 26, 2009 |
| S 1584 |
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
|
111th | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-1134. | November 5, 2009 |
| S 1102 |
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009
|
111th | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704. | December 17, 2010 |
| S 987 |
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010
|
111th | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 166 (Roll no. 645). | December 16, 2010 |
| S 939 |
Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2009
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | April 30, 2009 |
| S 815 |
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt surviving spouses of United States citizens from the numerical limi...
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111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4370) | April 2, 2009 |
| S 424 |
Uniting American Families Act of 2009
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2234-2236) | February 12, 2009 |
| S 74 |
Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2009
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S74) | January 6, 2009 |
| S 24 |
Strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit Act of 2009
|
111th | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | January 7, 2009 |