Puerto Rico Democracy Act (H.R. 2499) July 22, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 2499 out of Committee (View Roll Call Vote) The Puerto Rico Democracy Act would allow a federally sanctioned plebiscite (also known as a referendum) to be conducted in Puerto Rico.  All eligible voters would be asked whether they support the present form of commonwealth government or… Read more »

Saguaro National Park Boundary Expansion and Study Act of 2009 (H.R. 715) July 9, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 715 out of Committee: Favorably reported to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Bishop of Utah Amendment #1 – Protecting Private Property Rights (View Roll Call Vote) Since the infamous Kelo Supreme Court decision, Americans have stood… Read more »

Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1376) July 9, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 1376 out of Committee: Favorably reported to the House of Representatives, as amended, by voice vote. Rep. Bishop of Utah Amendment #2 – Protecting Private Property Rights (View Roll Call Vote) This amendment would protect the rights of private property landowners… Read more »

Restore Our American Mustangs Act (H.R. 1018) April 29, 2009 Full Committee Markup Reporting H.R. 1018 out of Committee (Passed 21-14. View Roll Call Vote) The Restore Our American Mustangs Act would expand the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) wild horse and burro program by $700 million.  H.R. 1018 repeals a provision of current law, which states that wild horses and burros… Read more »