View Full Version : Official H.R. 1207 Cosponsor Thread
Source:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207
1 Sponsor:
Rep. Ronald Paul [R-TX14]
295 Cosponsors as of 09/29/09:
Neil Abercrombie [D-HI1]
Robert Aderholt [R-AL4]
John Adler [D-NJ3]
Todd Akin [R-MO2]
Rodney Alexander [R-LA5]
Jason Altmire [D-PA4]
Michael Arcuri [D-NY24]
Steve Austria [R-OH7]
Michele Bachmann [R-MN6]
Spencer Bachus [R-AL6]
Brian Baird [D-WA3]
Tammy Baldwin [D-WI2]
James Barrett [R-SC3]
John Barrow [D-GA12]
Roscoe Bartlett [R-MD6]
Joe Barton [R-TX6]
Shelley Berkley [D-NV1]
Robert Berry [D-AR1]
Judy Biggert [R-IL13]
Brian Bilbray [R-CA50]
Gus Bilirakis [R-FL9]
Rob Bishop [R-UT1]
Timothy Bishop [D-NY1]
Marsha Blackburn [R-TN7]
Roy Blunt [R-MO7]
John Boccieri [D-OH16]
John Boehner [R-OH8]
Jo Bonner [R-AL1]
Mary Bono Mack [R-CA45]
John Boozman [R-AR3]
Leonard Boswell [D-IA3]
Frederick Boucher [D-VA9]
Charles Boustany [R-LA7]
Allen Boyd [D-FL2]
Kevin Brady [R-TX8]
Bruce Braley [D-IA1]
Bobby Bright [D-AL2]
Paul Broun [R-GA10]
Corrine Brown [D-FL3]
Henry Brown [R-SC1]
Virginia Brown-Waite [R-FL5]
Vern Buchanan [R-FL13]
Michael Burgess [R-TX26]
Dan Burton [R-IN5]
Stephen Buyer [R-IN4]
Ken Calvert [R-CA44]
David Camp [R-MI4]
John Campbell [R-CA48]
Eric Cantor [R-VA7]
Anh Cao [R-LA2]
Shelley Capito [R-WV2]
Christopher Carney [D-PA10]
John Carter [R-TX31]
Bill Cassidy [R-LA6]
Michael Castle [R-DE]
Jason Chaffetz [R-UT3]
Ben Chandler [D-KY6]
Travis Childers [D-MS1]
Howard Coble [R-NC6]
Mike Coffman [R-CO6]
Tom Cole [R-OK4]
Michael Conaway [R-TX11]
John Conyers [D-MI14]
Joe Courtney [D-CT2]
Ander Crenshaw [R-FL4]
Henry Cuellar [D-TX28]
John Culberson [R-TX7]
Kathleen Dahlkemper [D-PA3]
Danny Davis [D-IL7]
Geoff Davis [R-KY4]
Nathan Deal [R-GA9]
Peter DeFazio [D-OR4]
William Delahunt [D-MA10]
Charles Dent [R-PA15]
Lincoln Diaz-Balart [R-FL21]
Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL25]
Lloyd Doggett [D-TX25]
David Dreier [R-CA26]
John Duncan [R-TN2]
Donna Edwards [D-MD4]
Thomas Edwards [D-TX17]
Vernon Ehlers [R-MI3]
Jo Ann Emerson [R-MO8]
Mary Fallin [R-OK5]
Sam Farr [D-CA17]
Bob Filner [D-CA51]
Jeff Flake [R-AZ6]
John Fleming [R-LA4]
James Forbes [R-VA4]
Jeffrey Fortenberry [R-NE1]
Virginia Foxx [R-NC5]
Trent Franks [R-AZ2]
Rodney Frelinghuysen [R-NJ11]
Marcia Fudge [D-OH11]
Elton Gallegly [R-CA24]
Scott Garrett [R-NJ5]
Jim Gerlach [R-PA6]
Gabrielle Giffords [D-AZ8]
John Gingrey [R-GA11]
Louis Gohmert [R-TX1]
Robert Goodlatte [R-VA6]
Barton Gordon [D-TN6]
Kay Granger [R-TX12]
Samuel Graves [R-MO6]
Alan Grayson [D-FL8]
Parker Griffith [D-AL5]
Raul Grijalva [D-AZ7]
Brett Guthrie [R-KY2]
Ralph Hall [R-TX4]
Deborah Halvorson [D-IL11]
Phil Hare [D-IL17]
Jane Harman [D-CA36]
Gregg Harper [R-MS3]
Doc Hastings [R-WA4]
Dean Heller [R-NV2]
Jeb Hensarling [R-TX5]
Walter Herger [R-CA2]
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin [D-SD]
Maurice Hinchey [D-NY22]
Rubén Hinojosa [D-TX15]
Mazie Hirono [D-HI2]
Peter Hoekstra [R-MI2]
Tim Holden [D-PA17]
Duncan Hunter [R-CA52]
Bob Inglis [R-SC4]
Jay Inslee [D-WA1]
Darrell Issa [R-CA49]
Jesse Jackson [D-IL2]
Lynn Jenkins [R-KS2]
Eddie Johnson [D-TX30]
Henry Johnson [D-GA4]
Samuel Johnson [R-TX3]
Timothy Johnson [R-IL15]
Walter Jones [R-NC3]
Jim Jordan [R-OH4]
Steve Kagen [D-WI8]
Marcy Kaptur [D-OH9]
Dale Kildee [D-MI5]
Peter King [R-NY3]
Steve King [R-IA5]
Jack Kingston [R-GA1]
Mark Kirk [R-IL10]
Ann Kirkpatrick [D-AZ1]
John Kline [R-MN2]
Suzanne Kosmas [D-FL24]
Frank Kratovil [D-MD1]
Dennis Kucinich [D-OH10]
Doug Lamborn [R-CO5]
Leonard Lance [R-NJ7]
James Langevin [D-RI2]
Thomas Latham [R-IA4]
Steven LaTourette [R-OH14]
Robert Latta [R-OH5]
Christopher Lee [R-NY26]
Jerry Lewis [R-CA41]
John Lewis [D-GA5]
John Linder [R-GA7]
Daniel Lipinski [D-IL3]
Frank LoBiondo [R-NJ2]
David Loebsack [D-IA2]
Zoe Lofgren [D-CA16]
Frank Lucas [R-OK3]
Blaine Luetkemeyer [R-MO9]
Cynthia Lummis [R-WY]
Daniel Lungren [R-CA3]
Connie Mack [R-FL14]
Daniel Maffei [D-NY25]
Donald Manzullo [R-IL16]
Kenny Marchant [R-TX24]
Betsy Markey [D-CO4]
Eric Massa [D-NY29]
Kevin McCarthy [R-CA22]
Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
Tom McClintock [R-CA4]
Thaddeus McCotter [R-MI11]
James McDermott [D-WA7]
James McGovern [D-MA3]
Patrick Mchenry [R-NC10]
John McHugh [R-NY23]
Mike McIntyre [D-NC7]
Howard McKeon [R-CA25]
Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R-WA5]
Charles Melancon [D-LA3]
John Mica [R-FL7]
Michael Michaud [D-ME2]
Bradley Miller [D-NC13]
Candice Miller [R-MI10]
Gary Miller [R-CA42]
Jeff Miller [R-FL1]
Walter Minnick [D-ID1]
Harry Mitchell [D-AZ5]
Jerry Moran [R-KS1]
Christopher Murphy [D-CT5]
Patrick Murphy [D-PA8]
Scott Murphy [D-NY20]
Tim Murphy [R-PA18]
Sue Myrick [R-NC9]
Jerrold Nadler [D-NY8]
Randy Neugebauer [R-TX19]
Devin Nunes [R-CA21]
Glenn Nye [D-VA2]
James Oberstar [D-MN8]
Pete Olson [R-TX22]
Solomon Ortiz [D-TX27]
William Pascrell [D-NJ8]
Edward Pastor [D-AZ4]
Erik Paulsen [R-MN3]
Donald Payne [D-NJ10]
Mike Pence [R-IN6]
Ed Perlmutter [D-CO7]
Thomas Perriello [D-VA5]
Collin Peterson [D-MN7]
Thomas Petri [R-WI6]
Joseph Pitts [R-PA16]
Todd Platts [R-PA19]
Ted Poe [R-TX2]
Jared Polis [D-CO2]
Bill Posey [R-FL15]
Tom Price [R-GA6]
Adam Putnam [R-FL12]
George Radanovich [R-CA19]
Dennis Rehberg [R-MT]
Dave Reichert [R-WA8]
Laura Richardson [D-CA37]
Phil Roe [R-TN1]
Harold Rogers [R-KY5]
Michael Rogers [R-AL3]
Michael Rogers [R-MI8]
Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA46]
Thomas Rooney [R-FL16]
Peter Roskam [R-IL6]
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL18]
Mike Ross [D-AR4]
Steven Rothman [D-NJ9]
Edward Royce [R-CA40]
Paul Ryan [R-WI1]
John Salazar [D-CO3]
John Sarbanes [D-MD3]
Steve Scalise [R-LA1]
Janice Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Mark Schauer [D-MI7]
Adam Schiff [D-CA29]
Jean Schmidt [R-OH2]
Aaron Schock [R-IL18]
Kurt Schrader [D-OR5]
David Scott [D-GA13]
James Sensenbrenner [R-WI5]
Peter Sessions [R-TX32]
John Shadegg [R-AZ3]
Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH1]
Brad Sherman [D-CA27]
John Shimkus [R-IL19]
Heath Shuler [D-NC11]
William Shuster [R-PA9]
Michael Simpson [R-ID2]
Louise Slaughter [D-NY28]
Adam Smith [D-WA9]
Adrian Smith [R-NE3]
Christopher Smith [R-NJ4]
Lamar Smith [R-TX21]
Victor Snyder [D-AR2]
Mark Souder [R-IN3]
Zachary Space [D-OH18]
Jackie Speier [D-CA12]
Fortney Stark [D-CA13]
Clifford Stearns [R-FL6]
John Sullivan [R-OK1]
Gene Taylor [D-MS4]
Harry Teague [D-NM2]
Lee Terry [R-NE2]
Bennie Thompson [D-MS2]
Glenn Thompson [R-PA5]
William Thornberry [R-TX13]
Todd Tiahrt [R-KS4]
Patrick Tiberi [R-OH12]
John Tierney [D-MA6]
Dina Titus [D-NV3]
Paul Tonko [D-NY21]
Michael Turner [R-OH3]
Frederick Upton [R-MI6]
Peter Visclosky [D-IN1]
Greg Walden [R-OR2]
Timothy Walz [D-MN1]
Zach Wamp [R-TN3]
Peter Welch [D-VT]
Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA3]
Edward Whitfield [R-KY1]
Addison Wilson [R-SC2]
Rob Wittman [R-VA1]
Frank Wolf [R-VA10]
Lynn Woolsey [D-CA6]
David Wu [D-OR1]
John Yarmuth [D-KY3]
Bill Young [R-FL10]
Donald Young [R-AK]
Austin
05-08-2009, 07:18 AM
You're going to need to update it every single day. And, you should format it similar to what Malksum (sp) did in his thread. Also, congress.org lists 147 cosponsors for today, but I'm not sure which list to trust.
Is this really going to pass..? Holy crap.
AJ Antimony
05-08-2009, 10:30 AM
Include the current number in the thread title, too
Include the current number in the thread title, too
I would do that but I didn't think you could edit thread titles after the fact.
Jeff Flake finally steps up!!!
LibertyEagle
05-12-2009, 09:50 AM
We sure need some Dems.
Austin
05-13-2009, 05:32 AM
We're up to 157, including Ron Paul. Also, congress.org has consolodated their list with thomas.loc.gov and they provide the number of Republicans and Democrats.
23 Democrats
134 Republicans
LittleLightShining
05-13-2009, 05:38 AM
Ok, I'm starting to get really frustrated. I have called my congressman every day for the last 14 working days. That's almost 3 weeks. I have talked to his policy person, I have talked to the GAO to find out if his arguments held water, I have responded back to the policy person with information that squashes his argument. I have collected and dropped off signatures. I have spent time on radio call-in shows advocating for the bill. VT C4L members have also been calling and dropping off petitions. I am about to blow a fuse, I really am. Every single day there are more and more co-sponsors and my congressman is not one of them. What more could I be doing?
Chester Copperpot
05-13-2009, 05:45 AM
Ok, I'm starting to get really frustrated. I have called my congressman every day for the last 14 working days. That's almost 3 weeks. I have talked to his policy person, I have talked to the GAO to find out if his arguments held water, I have responded back to the policy person with information that squashes his argument. I have collected and dropped off signatures. I have spent time on radio call-in shows advocating for the bill. VT C4L members have also been calling and dropping off petitions. I am about to blow a fuse, I really am. Every single day there are more and more co-sponsors and my congressman is not one of them. What more could I be doing?
Theres 2 things you can do:
1. Start papering your district with flyers that your congressman is AGAINST transparancy and honesty in govt.
2. Run for office.
My congressman sounds similar to you.. His people were a little braindead when I went down in person once.. UNTIL I said "Dont you get it? I could bang on 50,000 doors and show people this stuff and GET THEM ALL TO VOTE FOR ME AS CONGRESSMAN. (unless they worked for banks)"
after that, I got his attention (the staffer) but still. I may have to run for office to do any real change in my district.
LittleLightShining
05-13-2009, 05:51 AM
Theres 2 things you can do:
1. Start papering your district with flyers that your congressman is AGAINST transparancy and honesty in govt.
2. Run for office.
My congressman sounds similar to you.. His people were a little braindead when I went down in person once.. UNTIL I said "Dont you get it? I could bang on 50,000 doors and show people this stuff and GET THEM ALL TO VOTE FOR ME AS CONGRESSMAN. (unless they worked for banks)"
after that, I got his attention (the staffer) but still. I may have to run for office to do any real change in my district.
1. Is a good idea. Thanks!
2. I am really and seriously considering this.
Holy Crap!
My Congressman, Ander Crenshaw, is finally on the co-sponsor list and he's a banker!
FrankRep
05-14-2009, 09:40 AM
Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 5/13/2009
Rep Minnick, Walter [ID-1] - 5/13/2009
Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] - 5/13/2009
Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-3] - 5/13/2009
Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] - 5/13/2009
Rep Perriello, Thomas S.P. [VA-5] - 5/13/2009
For the last five days, the cosponsor list has been stuck at 165. Hmm...
HOLLYWOOD
05-20-2009, 10:10 AM
Yeah where's all the Financial Services committee members?
Oh and how about all the Democrats that want to regulate and control EVERYTHING... where's their co-sponsoring?
It stinks of BO, Rahm Emanuel, and the Campaign Contributions to these political whores
AuH2O
05-21-2009, 09:21 AM
Yeah where's all the Financial Services committee members?
Oh and how about all the Democrats that want to regulate and control EVERYTHING... where's their co-sponsoring?
It stinks of BO, Rahm Emanuel, and the Campaign Contributions to these political whores
Like Tom Woods said on freedom watch yesterday, the only thing the Dems don't want to regulate are the quasi-governmental agencies like the Fed, Fannie and Freddie.
LittleLightShining
05-21-2009, 11:35 AM
I just got confirmation from Peter Welch's (VT) office that he did co-sponsor 1207.
eta I can't help but think it may have had something to do with him being active on this site and seeing my criticism (http://greenmountaindaily.com/diary/4430/peter-welch-and-hr1207-playing-cat-and-mouse) yesterday. Woohoo!
MsDoodahs
05-21-2009, 03:13 PM
Oh goodness that is a great piece, LLS!
Thank you SO MUCH for keeping after him and holding his feet to the fire!
torchbearer
05-21-2009, 03:17 PM
oh goodness that is a great piece, lls!
Thank you so much for keeping after him and holding his feet to the fire!
+1776
torchbearer
05-21-2009, 03:26 PM
I just got confirmation from Peter Welch's (VT) office that he did co-sponsor 1207.
eta I can't help but think it may have had something to do with him being active on this site and seeing my criticism (http://greenmountaindaily.com/diary/4430/peter-welch-and-hr1207-playing-cat-and-mouse) yesterday. Woohoo!
by the way- I just read that link.
You are my hero.
LittleLightShining
05-21-2009, 07:24 PM
Oh goodness that is a great piece, LLS!
Thank you SO MUCH for keeping after him and holding his feet to the fire!
by the way- I just read that link.
You are my hero.Thank you, thank you!
*curtsies*
Now I hafta find something else to do...:p
Anti Federalist
05-21-2009, 08:58 PM
I just got confirmation from Peter Welch's (VT) office that he did co-sponsor 1207.
eta I can't help but think it may have had something to do with him being active on this site and seeing my criticism (http://greenmountaindaily.com/diary/4430/peter-welch-and-hr1207-playing-cat-and-mouse) yesterday. Woohoo!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h277/123donnay/33415_formatted_welldone30f.gif?t=1242963355
Someone with computer skills far superior to mine: how about a map/website showing the congressional districts that are being represented and those that are not? the supported ones in blue, the non-supported districts in green.
green and blue simply because those are the colors of the Seattle Sounders. purple and gold are the other colors i'd use (UW Husky colors)
torchbearer
05-22-2009, 05:35 PM
in Louisiana, all districts except for 2 and 3 are on board. 5 out of 7 districts reporting victory.
Ron Paul won the caucus in this state, so it was easy to get these guys on board. In fact, most of them had their picture taken with Ron for promotional purposes.
torchbearer
05-22-2009, 05:36 PM
Someone with computer skills far superior to mine: how about a map/website showing the congressional districts that are being represented and those that are not? the supported ones in blue, the non-supported districts in green.
green and blue simply because those are the colors of the Seattle Sounders. purple and gold are the other colors i'd use (UW Husky colors)
I like Purple and Gold.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/Jaded35/go_tigers.jpg
Geaux LSU!
MRoCkEd
05-22-2009, 05:48 PM
/\ wow
torchbearer
05-22-2009, 06:04 PM
/\ wow
You should attend an LSU game. It would be well worth it. :D
You should attend an LSU game. It would be well worth it. :D
see you in 2012:)
anaconda
05-22-2009, 08:41 PM
We're up to 157, including Ron Paul. Also, congress.org has consolodated their list with thomas.loc.gov and they provide the number of Republicans and Democrats.
23 Democrats
134 Republicans
I'm confused. Is it 157 or 179?
i've been pulling my numbers from here: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billtype=H.R.&billnumb=1207&congress=111
Cosponsor Total: 180
(last sponsor added 05/21/2009)
33 Democrats
147 Republicans
torchbearer
05-22-2009, 09:20 PM
see you in 2012:)
We can do some canvassing before the game, and then some fraternizing at the game.
Then later that night... The Red Stick will be ours.
We can do some canvassing before the game, and then some fraternizing at the game.
Then later that night... The Red Stick will be ours.
i know a good amount about college football and lobbied our athletic dep't as well as LSUs (i exchanged emails with Skip Bertman) for a home and home because my dad went to the game in '84 and raved about the experience. but what is the "Red Stick"?
it helps, of course, that our President served the same role at LSU and our new AD worked in the athletic dep't at LSU. Hopefully we'll be back to the UW of old by then and LSU will remain where they're at and we'll see a great game.
torchbearer
05-25-2009, 02:53 PM
i know a good amount about college football and lobbied our athletic dep't as well as LSUs (i exchanged emails with Skip Bertman) for a home and home because my dad went to the game in '84 and raved about the experience. but what is the "Red Stick"?
it helps, of course, that our President served the same role at LSU and our new AD worked in the athletic dep't at LSU. Hopefully we'll be back to the UW of old by then and LSU will remain where they're at and we'll see a great game.
Baton Rouge = Red Stick.
Baton Rouge = Red Stick.
of course. thanks, i can be a dumbshit sometimes. i'll see you in Red Stick.
roho76
05-26-2009, 07:21 AM
Way to go Mike Rogers MI-8. I just noticed. Good man. I personally talked with him about it as well as email/call/fax. It's about time.
For those of us that finally convinced our rep's to cosponsor, it's on to the Senate - S. 604 currently has zero cosponsors
Aakron
05-30-2009, 12:34 AM
I just called Melissa Bean's office. The person on the other line told me I would be getting a letter in a few weeks. Weeks!? Is that what you guys are experiencing with your representatives too? Unacceptable.
LittleLightShining
05-30-2009, 03:56 AM
I just called Melissa Bean's office. The person on the other line told me I would be getting a letter in a few weeks. Weeks!? Is that what you guys are experiencing with your representatives too? Unacceptable.
Yep. Be a squeaky wheel.
I just called Melissa Bean's office. The person on the other line told me I would be getting a letter in a few weeks. Weeks!? Is that what you guys are experiencing with your representatives too? Unacceptable.
it took for ever, but my rep finally signed up. just wrote my Sen and received this response...
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Federal Reserve Sunshine Act of 2009. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue and regret the delayed response.
As you may know, the Federal Reserve Sunshine Act of 2009 (S. 604) was introduced by Senator Bernard Sanders on March 16, 2009. This bill, if enacted, would revise the manner in which the Comptroller of the United States audits the Federal Reserve System. The bill is currently pending in the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
I am assessing closely proposals like this one and will work with my colleagues to craft legislative proposals that will ensure the stability of our financial institutions and our financial markets. We are experiencing unprecedented turmoil in our economy and I believe that we can best help our markets by fostering a transparent and open evaluation of all the financial players. I appreciate your thoughts and will keep them in mind as these issues are considered by the U.S. Senate.
Congress created the Federal Reserve System in 1913 to serve as the central bank for the United States. The Federal Reserve formulates the nation's monetary policy, supervises and regulates banks, and provides a variety of financial services to depository financial institutions and the federal government. The System comprises three major components, the Board of Governors, a network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks, and member banks.
The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for determining the United States' monetary policy in a manner that fosters a stable, sound, and competitive economy. In doing so, it must balance several goals - the need for economic output and efficiency, low inflation, and low unemployment.
Congress created the Federal Reserve as an independent agency to enable the central bank to carry out its responsibilities protected from excessive political and private pressures. At the same time, by law and practice, the Federal Reserve is accountable to Congress. The seven members of the board are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Congress routinely monitors the Federal Reserve System through formal and informal oversight activities.
The Federal Banking Agency Audit Act (P.L. 95-320) of 1978 gives the Government Accountability Office (GAO) the authority to audit the Board of Governors, the Reserve Banks, and branches. In addition, Congress is responsible for oversight of the Fed's monetary policy operations, foreign transactions, and the FOMC operations, which is done by requiring semi-annual monetary policy reports that are delivered at public hearings. While Congress does have significant influence on the Federal Reserve, Congress has no active role in its monetary policy decisions.
Thank you again for contacting me to share your thoughts on this matter. You may also be interested in signing up for periodic updates for Washington state residents. If you are interested in subscribing to this update, please visit my website at http://cantwell.senate.gov. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Maria Cantwell
United States Senator
For future correspondence with my office, please visit my website at
http://cantwell.senate.gov/contact/index.html
i was happy to get a reply in just a few days, though obviously a bit disappointed
187! (counting Ron) http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.1207&congress=111&size=full
*Wedge in the Death Star trench* "Almost there..."
RonPaulFanInGA
06-05-2009, 03:52 AM
190!
191 if you include Dr. Paul!
polomertz
06-10-2009, 10:59 AM
HOLY @#$@% Ron just said 209 on Alex Jones.
it took for ever, but my rep finally signed up. just wrote my Sen and received this response...
i was happy to get a reply in just a few days, though obviously a bit disappointed
That's better than what I got! After 4-5 weeks of emailing my Representative, I finally got this today:
Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act. I appreciate knowing your thoughts on this important issue.
As you may know, H.R. 1207 would direct the Comptroller General to audit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System by the end of 2010. Additionally, the bill would repeal the authority of the Comptroller General to carry out onsite examinations of open insured banks or bank holding companies. On February 26, 2009, this bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for further consideration.
I agree that Congress must demand transparency and accountability in government, especially during the current economic crisis. However, I have serious concerns that H.R. 1207 ultimately would make the Federal Reserve subject to undue influence and political pressures, thereby undermining the independent nature of the agency instead of preserving its impartial, unbiased role. Yet, I share your view that Congress must fulfill its oversight responsibilities and monitor the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. For this reason, I am pleased that Congress recently passed legislation expanding its auditing authority.
In order to address the concerns about the Federal Reserve's actions in response to the financial crisis, Congress recently passed legislation that improves oversight of the Federal Reserve. President Obama signed the bill (S. 896) into law on May 20, 2009. This law gives the Government Accountability Office (GAO) the authority to access information from the Federal Reserve about its bailout and financial stabilization efforts. This law will allow GAO, Congress' independent auditing arm, to audit Federal Reserve guarantees to AIG, Bear Stearns, Citigroup, and Bank of America. This legislation is an important step in the right direction.
Additionally, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently passed the Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2009. This bill would empower the GAO to audit, review and examine credit facilities established by the Federal Reserve, particularly the Term Asset-Backed Loan Facilities (TALF). It also would provide the Comptroller General the ability to sue an agency that improperly withholds information. As a member of the Committee, I am hopeful this bill will be another step towards improved oversight of the Federal Reserve and its credit facilities.
Again, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. Please feel free to contact me in the future if I may be of any assistance.
Sincerely,
Steve Driehaus
Member of Congress
I added the bold myself. Can you believe this garbage? When has the Federal Reserve EVER acted without bias or without conforming to political pressure? And how can this man not understand that sunshine will give the Fed the EXACT OPPOSITE behaviour??
eduardo89
06-10-2009, 12:29 PM
I got that a few time, just keep emailing and calling and explain its an audit, not congress taking back its rightful powers!
Anti Federalist
06-10-2009, 02:56 PM
About freakin time Shea-Porter signed on.
I was just getting ready to start pestering her again.
Anti Federalist
06-17-2009, 10:56 AM
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Updated on June 17.
On record so far on www.thomas.gov.
Title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to reform the manner in which the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is audited by the Comptroller General of the United States and the manner in which such audits are reported, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 2/26/2009) Cosponsors (232)
Latest Major Action: 2/26/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
NEW - a link to contact the house financial services committee:
http://financialservices....
Here's 3 related (WORKING) links for easy access:
DEMOCRATIC List of Shame
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
REPUBLICAN List of Shame
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
S 604: F R Sunshine Act of 2009. Companion bill to HR1207
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
HR 1207 Co-Sponsors (as of 6/17/2009)
Rep Kagen, Steve [WI-8] - 2/26/2009
Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] - 2/26/2009
Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 2/26/2009
Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 2/26/2009
Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT] - 2/26/2009
Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15] - 2/26/2009
Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] - 2/26/2009
Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 2/26/2009
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 2/26/2009
Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 2/26/2009
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 2/26/2009
Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 3/5/2009
Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] - 3/6/2009
Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 3/6/2009
Rep Young, Don [AK] - 3/6/2009
Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 3/6/2009
Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 3/6/2009
Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4] - 3/6/2009
Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2] - 3/6/2009
Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 3/6/2009
Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] - 3/6/2009
Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] - 3/9/2009
Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 3/10/2009
Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] - 3/10/2009
Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] - 3/10/2009
Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] - 3/10/2009
Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8] - 3/11/2009
Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 3/11/2009
Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 3/16/2009
Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 3/16/2009
Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] - 3/17/2009
Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] - 3/17/2009
Rep Fleming, John [LA-4] - 3/18/2009
Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 3/19/2009
Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 3/19/2009
Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 3/19/2009
Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 3/19/2009
Rep Lummis, Cynthia M. [WY] - 3/19/2009
Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 3/19/2009
Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 3/23/2009
Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] - 3/23/2009
Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 3/23/2009
Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] - 3/24/2009
Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 3/24/2009
Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] - 3/26/2009
Rep Culberson, John Abney [TX-7] - 3/26/2009
Rep Paulsen, Erik [MN-3] - 3/30/2009
Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 3/30/2009
Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 3/30/2009
Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 3/31/2009
Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] - 4/1/2009
Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 4/1/2009
Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] - 4/2/2009
Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 4/2/2009
Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] - 4/2/2009
Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] - 4/21/2009
Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] - 4/21/2009
Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 4/21/2009
Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 4/21/2009
Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 4/21/2009
Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 4/21/2009
Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 4/21/2009
Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] - 4/21/2009
Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] - 4/21/2009
Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 4/21/2009
Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 4/21/2009
Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2] - 4/21/2009
Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 4/21/2009
Rep Latham, Tom [IA-4] - 4/21/2009
Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] - 4/21/2009
Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] - 4/21/2009
Rep Rooney, Thomas J. [FL-16] - 4/22/2009
Rep Massa, Eric J. J. [NY-29] - 4/22/2009
Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 4/22/2009
Rep Thompson, Glenn [PA-5] - 4/22/2009
Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] - 4/22/2009
Rep Smith, Adam [WA-9] - 4/22/2009
Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 4/22/2009
Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] - 4/22/2009
Rep Jenkins, Lynn [KS-2] - 4/23/2009
Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] - 4/23/2009
Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 4/23/2009
Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] - 4/23/2009
Rep Johnson, Timothy V. [IL-15] - 4/23/2009
Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 4/28/2009
Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 4/28/2009
Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 4/28/2009
Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 4/28/2009
Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 4/28/2009
Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 4/28/2009
Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] - 4/28/2009
Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] - 4/28/2009
Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 4/28/2009
Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 4/28/2009
Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] - 4/28/2009
Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] - 4/28/2009
Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] - 4/28/2009
Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 4/28/2009
Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 4/28/2009
Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] - 4/28/2009
Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 4/29/2009
Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 4/29/2009
Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 4/29/2009
Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 4/29/2009
Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 4/29/2009
Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 4/29/2009
Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 4/29/2009
Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 4/29/2009
Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 4/29/2009
Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] - 4/30/2009
Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] - 4/30/2009
Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] - 4/30/2009
Rep McCarthy, Kevin [CA-22] - 5/4/2009
Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 5/4/2009
Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] - 5/4/2009
Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] - 5/4/2009
Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] - 5/4/2009
Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 5/4/2009
Rep Cassidy, Bill [LA-6] - 5/4/2009
Rep Walden, Greg [OR-2] - 5/4/2009
Rep Crenshaw, Ander [FL-4] - 5/4/2009
Rep Campbell, John [CA-48] - 5/4/2009
Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. [NJ-2] - 5/4/2009
Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-23] - 5/4/2009
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 5/6/2009
Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 5/6/2009
Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] - 5/6/2009
Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4] - 5/6/2009
Rep Dent, Charles W. [PA-15] - 5/6/2009
Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] - 5/6/2009
Rep Schock, Aaron [IL-18] - 5/6/2009
Rep Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [SD] - 5/6/2009
Rep Austria, Steve [OH-7] - 5/6/2009
Rep Adler, John H. [NJ-3] - 5/6/2009
Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] - 5/7/2009
Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 5/7/2009
Rep Walz, Timothy J. [MN-1] - 5/7/2009
Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 5/7/2009
Rep Michaud, Michael H. [ME-2] - 5/7/2009
Rep Conaway, K. Michael [TX-11] - 5/7/2009
Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] - 5/7/2009
Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 5/7/2009
Rep Guthrie, Brett [KY-2] - 5/7/2009
Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] - 5/11/2009
Rep Hastings, Doc [WA-4] - 5/11/2009
Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 5/11/2009
Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] - 5/11/2009
Rep Harper, Gregg [MS-3] - 5/11/2009
Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] - 5/11/2009
Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 5/12/2009
Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 5/12/2009
Rep Mack, Connie [FL-14] - 5/12/2009
Rep Barrow, John [GA-12] - 5/12/2009
Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] - 5/12/2009
Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] - 5/12/2009
Rep Inslee, Jay [WA-1] - 5/12/2009
Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 5/13/2009
Rep Minnick, Walter [ID-1] - 5/13/2009
Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] - 5/13/2009
Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-3] - 5/13/2009
Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] - 5/13/2009
Rep Perriello, Thomas S.P. [VA-5] - 5/13/2009
Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] - 5/14/2009
Rep Ryan, Paul [WI-1] - 5/14/2009
Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 5/14/2009
Rep Pastor, Ed [AZ-4] - 5/20/2009
Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] - 5/20/2009
Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] - 5/20/2009
Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] - 5/20/2009
Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] - 5/20/2009
Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 5/20/2009
Rep Berry, Marion [AR-1] - 5/20/2009
Rep Schauer, Mark H. [MI-7] - 5/20/2009
Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 5/20/2009
Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 5/20/2009
Rep Ross, Mike [AR-4] - 5/21/2009
Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 5/21/2009
Rep Welch, Peter [VT] - 5/21/2009
Rep Thornberry, Mac [TX-13] - 5/21/2009
Rep Jordan, Jim [OH-4] - 6/2/2009
Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 6/2/2009
Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] - 6/2/2009
Rep Young, C.W. Bill [FL-10] - 6/3/2009
Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] - 6/3/2009
Rep Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [NJ-11] - 6/3/2009
Rep Halvorson, Deborah L. [IL-11] - 6/3/2009
Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 6/4/2009
Rep Holden, Tim [PA-17] - 6/4/2009
Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] - 6/4/2009
Rep Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [MD-1] - 6/4/2009
Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] - 6/9/2009
Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3] - 6/9/2009
Rep Bonner, Jo [AL-1] - 6/9/2009
Rep Tonko, Paul D. [NY-21] - 6/9/2009
Rep Mitchell, Harry E. [AZ-5] - 6/9/2009
Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] - 6/9/2009
Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] - 6/9/2009
Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] - 6/9/2009
Rep Childers, Travis [MS-1] - 6/9/2009
Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] - 6/9/2009
Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 6/10/2009
Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] - 6/10/2009
Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] - 6/10/2009
Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] - 6/10/2009
Rep Perlmutter, Ed [CO-7] - 6/10/2009
Rep Lee, Christopher J. [NY-26] - 6/10/2009
Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] - 6/10/2009
Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] - 6/10/2009
Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 6/11/2009
Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] - 6/11/2009
Rep Speier, Jackie [CA-12] - 6/11/2009
Rep King, Steve [IA-5] - 6/11/2009
Rep Edwards, Donna F. [MD-4] - 6/11/2009
Rep Bright, Bobby [AL-2] - 6/11/2009
Rep Cao, Anh "Joseph" [LA-2] - 6/11/2009
Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2] - 6/11/2009
Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] - 6/11/2009
Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] - 6/11/2009
Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] - 6/11/2009
Rep Braley, Bruce L. [IA-1] - 6/11/2009
Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] - 6/11/2009
Rep Shuler, Heath [NC-11] - 6/12/2009
Rep Teague, Harry [NM-2] - 6/12/2009
Rep Nunes, Devin [CA-21] - 6/12/2009
Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 6/15/2009
Rep Sarbanes, John P. [MD-3] - 6/15/2009
Rep Edwards, Chet [TX-17] - 6/16/2009
Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 6/16/2009
Rep Coffman, Mike [CO-6] - 6/16/2009
Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] - 6/16/2009
Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] - 6/16/2009
Rep Griffith, Parker [AL-5] - 6/16/2009
Paulitical Correctness
06-24-2009, 10:46 AM
Total is now 242.
Latest:
Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 6/23/2009
Rep Space, Zachary T. [OH-18] - 6/23/2009
Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] - 6/23/2009
Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] - 6/23/2009
Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] - 6/23/2009
Conyers, by the way, is an influential Democrat who chairs the Judiciary Committee. He is far-left and totally secure in his district seat. That he is a co-sponsor proves that any Democrat will potentially co-sponsor this bill.
From CFL. :D
48 more (290) and it's veto-proof?
i still say we need a geographic map (not a google map w/balloons) showing what parts of this country are not being represented yet and which congressional districts are. i can't do that. Torchbearer and i agreed: purple and gold colors.
anaconda
06-26-2009, 11:09 AM
244!
As of Thursday, 6-26-09.
erowe1
06-26-2009, 11:16 AM
48 more (290) and it's veto-proof?
Well, I think the Senate is the weak link and will be the weak link again after a possible veto.
anaconda
06-26-2009, 11:21 AM
Well, I think the Senate is the weak link and will be the weak link again after a possible veto.
Let's start a campaign of really hammering the senate on a grand scale. Let's get it viral.
nc4rp
06-26-2009, 05:17 PM
Rep. Heath Shuler [D-NC11]
woot.
nc4rp
06-26-2009, 05:18 PM
who wrote this bill? HAD to be Ron...
nc4rp
06-26-2009, 05:20 PM
Ok, I'm starting to get really frustrated. I have called my congressman every day for the last 14 working days. That's almost 3 weeks. I have talked to his policy person, I have talked to the GAO to find out if his arguments held water, I have responded back to the policy person with information that squashes his argument. I have collected and dropped off signatures. I have spent time on radio call-in shows advocating for the bill. VT C4L members have also been calling and dropping off petitions. I am about to blow a fuse, I really am. Every single day there are more and more co-sponsors and my congressman is not one of them. What more could I be doing?
shackles, tar, and feather your rep?
torchbearer
06-26-2009, 05:38 PM
shackles, tar, and feather your rep?
be careful, they'll lock this thread if you talk like the sons of liberty.
anaconda
06-26-2009, 06:59 PM
who wrote this bill? HAD to be Ron...
The bill was sponsored by Congressman Ron Paul. But that's a good question. I wonder if he required a lawyer of legislative specialist or something to actually write the bill, even if it's short like HR 1207?
anaconda
06-27-2009, 06:47 PM
245! Danny K. Davis (IL-7) signed on Friday, June 26th.
eduardo89
06-29-2009, 07:58 PM
We're getting pretty damn close to being veto-proof in the house!
Bill M DC
07-02-2009, 10:23 AM
The H.R. 1207 page is down http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207
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MRoCkEd
07-08-2009, 09:14 AM
Here they are:
Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 7/7/2009
Rep Chandler, Ben [KY-6] - 7/7/2009
Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] - 7/7/2009
Rep Murphy, Christopher S. [CT-5] - 7/7/2009
Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 7/7/2009
This brings the total number of cosponsors for HR 1207 to 250!
I'm surprised Chris Murphy finally signed on.
anaconda
07-08-2009, 11:55 PM
I didn't think Zoe Lofgren was gonna make it. This is great. She represents the Silicon Valley area. Her district is pretty close to mine. Just down the Bay a bit.
Imperial
07-08-2009, 11:58 PM
Harman is a pretty big catch.
where's the update, RCA?
256
ItsTime
07-10-2009, 11:29 AM
256 and STILL NOT ON THE FLOOR FOR VOTE!
call call call!
anaconda
07-10-2009, 05:35 PM
Plus four today makes 260...
Rep Melancon, Charlie [LA-3] - 7/10/2009
Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] - 7/10/2009
Rep Bishop, Timothy H. [NY-1] - 7/10/2009
Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 7/10/2009
78% from Washington State....
Go Huskies and Sounders!
where's the update, RCA?
256
Sorry, I closed on my house this afternoon and I've been moving stuff from one place to the other for the last 7 hours or so.
It's updated.
:D
anaconda
07-11-2009, 03:46 PM
78% from Washington State....
Go Huskies and Sounders!
Huskies need some gridiron help encouragement!
HR 1208 = audit the coaching staff! It shouldn't long before the Federal Government begins taking over football teams.
anaconda
07-11-2009, 03:49 PM
78% from Washington State....
Hey wait a minute..78% of what?..Oh, I get it.. I think you mean that 78% of the Reps in WA have cosponsored? Excellent (but still not veto proof...I wonder if any states have "veto proof" cosponsorship?...)
Huskies need some gridiron help encouragement!
HR 1208 = audit the coaching staff! It shouldn't long before the Federal Government begins taking over football teams.
No debate here on that. At least we finally got rid of Willingham, but my fear is that Sark will be another Neuheisal - i wanted an alum or a Coach James disciple. Don James may be nearing 80, but i'd love to have him back. It kind of hurts to think back to my time and now see the program now as a possible "stepping stone" for a coach.
78% is 7 of 9 reps from Washington State. 4 of 6 Ds, and i think we're working on the last 2. ;)
torchbearer
07-12-2009, 10:26 AM
Louisiana scores
100% support from house reps.
50% support from senators.
i think we makes tops.
eduardo89
07-13-2009, 07:16 PM
160!
260!
anaconda
07-14-2009, 12:57 PM
I get a funny feeling like HR 1207 is going to either explode or get crushed. Starting very shortly.
anaconda
07-14-2009, 12:59 PM
261
Thought it was 260. Did we pick up another cosponsor somewhere? Maybe today (Tuesday)?
Thought it was 260. Did we pick up another cosponsor somewhere? Maybe today (Tuesday)?
yes
David Wu D - Oregon
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?r111:20:./temp/~r1116ouOq4::
this shows 262 (inc. Ron):
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.1207&congress=111&size=full
anaconda
07-15-2009, 07:05 PM
Ron Paul dot com says 271 right now (6:11 P.M. PST 7-15-09). Anyone know who cosponsors 268-271 are? I called Barbara Lee's (Oakland, CA) DC office yet again today.
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.1207&congress=111&size=full
this is the site i've been using to keep track. shows 271.
edit: S.604 is up to 14; 2 Ds, 1 independent; 1 neocon and 10 of his republican peers.
anaconda
07-17-2009, 01:01 AM
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.1207&congress=111&size=full
this is the site i've been using to keep track. shows 271.
edit: S.604 is up to 14; 2 Ds, 1 independent; 1 neocon and 10 of his republican peers.
Thomas is showing 270. Looks like we lost one. WTF? Who bailed?
Flash
07-17-2009, 01:26 AM
Thomas is showing 270. Looks like we lost one. WTF? Who bailed?
I thought the 271 is including Ron Paul.
anaconda
07-17-2009, 01:41 AM
I thought the 271 is including Ron Paul.
My understanding is that the number is "cosponsors." Which would not include RP.
I thought the 271 is including Ron Paul.
you're correct.
anaconda
07-18-2009, 01:22 PM
271 now. COSPONSORS. :-) Bennie Thompson from Mississippi signed on yesterday (Friday, July 17th).
anaconda
07-21-2009, 01:52 PM
275. Four more added Monday (yesterday).
Rep Visclosky, Peter J. [IN-1] - 7/20/2009
Rep Scott, David [GA-13] - 7/20/2009
Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] - 7/20/2009
Rep Boucher, Rick [VA-9] - 7/20/2009
heavenlyboy34
07-21-2009, 04:54 PM
I wonder how much luck the FED's lobbyist is having?
anaconda
07-21-2009, 05:04 PM
I wonder how much luck the FED's lobbyist is having?
Has CFL hired a private detective to trail her?
eduardo89
07-22-2009, 08:48 AM
275. Four more added Monday (yesterday).
Rep Visclosky, Peter J. [IN-1] - 7/20/2009
Rep Scott, David [GA-13] - 7/20/2009
Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] - 7/20/2009
Rep Boucher, Rick [VA-9] - 7/20/2009
so only 14 needed to reach veto-proof!
newbitech
07-22-2009, 09:51 AM
Rep Cathy Castor D- FL She is in the next district over from Alan Grayson.
Just called, Her Tampa Office is clueless. The DC Office says she is still weighing the cost benefits. I reminded them that the GAO has already been given audit authority and the money to audit is already appropriated. I also reminded them of the bi-partisan support and the fact that he next district over Alan Grayson, another Democrat is co-sponsoring.
Washington Office
317 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202)225-3376
Fax: (202)225-5652
Tampa Office
4144 N Armenia Ave
Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813)871-2817
Fax: (813)871-2864
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
To email Rep. Castor, please click here (http://www.house.gov/writerep/)
Has CFL hired a private detective to trail her?
Idea of the year!
anaconda
07-22-2009, 03:05 PM
so only 14 needed to reach veto-proof!
Most Dems will not vote to override. This bill can be easily vetoed. (and will). But it will come at a political cost to Obama, who will come off looking like a bankster footsoldier instead of a man of the People, despite whatever stupid talking points he teleprompts out of his mouth.
The other approach is that he pressures Dems to dumb down HR 1207 until it's not a threat (or much of one) and then he takes credit for great "transparency."
anaconda
07-22-2009, 03:09 PM
Idea of the year!
Shall we have a PI mini money bomb? Sort of like the blimp funding...We could have a web site that records the level of a slush fund to hire a PI who reports to the forum. We should be able to keep someone up-and-running for a couple hundred bucks a day? If the slush fund gets low we just refresh until it pays the PI.
Shall we have a PI mini money bomb? Sort of like the blimp funding...We could have a web site that records the level of a slush fund to hire a PI who reports to the forum. We should be able to keep someone up-and-running for a couple hundred bucks a day? If the slush fund gets low we just refresh until it pays the PI.
I smell a Chip-In!
anaconda
07-23-2009, 12:30 PM
The 276th edition is (drum roll.....)
Rep Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [PA-3] - 7/22/2009
Home state of Ron Paul.
Thank you, Kathleen!
eduardo89
07-23-2009, 01:52 PM
Most Dems will not vote to override. This bill can be easily vetoed. (and will). But it will come at a political cost to Obama, who will come off looking like a bankster footsoldier instead of a man of the People, despite whatever stupid talking points he teleprompts out of his mouth.
The other approach is that he pressures Dems to dumb down HR 1207 until it's not a threat (or much of one) and then he takes credit for great "transparency."
If the bill passed with 290+ votes, can Obama still veto it? Meaning, can he veto it and then it has to go through a second vote, or if we have 290+ votes, there's no way to force a second vote?
anaconda
07-23-2009, 02:32 PM
If the bill passed with 290+ votes, can Obama still veto it? Meaning, can he veto it and then it has to go through a second vote, or if we have 290+ votes, there's no way to force a second vote?
I think the president can veto any bill, regardless of how many vote for it. If 290 step up after the veto, then it becomes law. In this case, however, probably very few Dems would defy Barry Soetoro's veto. But, who knows? It will be interesting to see just exactly how much influence Barky will have. His ratings are in a downward spiral, and I imagine that most Congress critters would rather get reelected than play party allegiance, if push came to shove.
StayTrue
07-25-2009, 11:40 AM
The 276th edition is (drum roll.....)
Rep Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [PA-3] - 7/22/2009
Home state of Ron Paul.
Thank you, Kathleen!
Finally. I called her atleast 40 times
anaconda
07-26-2009, 03:31 AM
Finally. I called her atleast 40 times
I called from California to thank the Congresswoman. Told her I was a Ron Paul supporter and that we were all watching this very closely.
american.swan
07-26-2009, 04:54 AM
1. Ron Paul is causing a lot of trouble for Barry. This bill and it's support could stall or stop any effort to give the Fed more power. Ron would call all 270+ cosponsors and really hound them that they can't give the Fed more power until this passes.
2. The powers want to water this bill down. More than likely they'll try to LIE and say it's part of some 2000page bill when it really isn't in it.
3. I haven't been watching, but consider the chance that the GOP takes over the HOUSE again in 2010. This would be GRAND, but I would fear, Ron would loose his influence if that happened.
NYgs23
07-26-2009, 07:28 AM
I think the president can veto any bill, regardless of how many vote for it. If 290 step up after the veto, then it becomes law. In this case, however, probably very few Dems would defy Barry Soetoro's veto. But, who knows? It will be interesting to see just exactly how much influence Barky will have. His ratings are in a downward spiral, and I imagine that most Congress critters would rather get reelected than play party allegiance, if push came to shove.
If that's the case, maybe it is better if this bill takes a long time to pass. The more time passed, the lower his approval rating is likely to be.
anaconda
07-26-2009, 03:02 PM
If that's the case, maybe it is better if this bill takes a long time to pass. The more time passed, the lower his approval rating is likely to be.
Sharp thinking. I'm pretty sure RP has several contingency plans to make the maximal impact. I think he has a lot going for him right now. If the grassroots can really turn up the heat, in can only help him..
eduardo89
07-26-2009, 10:04 PM
Whenever destroyers appear among men, they start by destroying money, for money is men's protection and the base of a moral existence. Destroyers seize gold and leave to its owners a counterfeit pile of paper. This kills all objective standards and delivers men into the arbitrary power of an arbitrary setter of values. Gold was an objective value, an equivalent of wealth produced. Paper is a mortgage on wealth that does not exist, backed by a gun aimed at those who are expected to produce it. Paper is a check drawn by legal looters on an account which is not theirs: upon virtue of the victims. Watch for the day when it bounces, marked: 'Account overdrawn'.
-from Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
amy31416
07-26-2009, 10:20 PM
Holy f$cking $hit, my congresswoman co-sponsored the bill.
I've been writing and calling her for months and only got very condescending responses. Now she's a co-sponsor.
Let's get this thing done!
nc4rp
07-27-2009, 08:44 AM
Holy f$cking $hit, my congresswoman co-sponsored the bill.
I've been writing and calling her for months and only got very condescending responses. Now she's a co-sponsor.
Let's get this thing done!
thats what im sayin! Ron was ALL ALONE FOR 30 YEARS, now he HAS HALF OF CONGRESS SUPPORTING HIM.
get er done.
update:
280 Representatives or 64.36% of the House
21 Senators
eduardo89
07-29-2009, 04:57 PM
Who's the 21st senator?
Fed Up
07-30-2009, 07:16 AM
Decided to put my 2 cents (which is now 4 cents after inflation) into the arena on Auditing the Fed...
Why Don't Limbaugh and Hannity Support Ron Paul's Bill to Audit the Fed? (http://fedupbook.com/blog/federal-reserve/why-dont-limbaugh-and-hannity-support-bill-to-audit-the-fed/)
Someone has to hold these guys accountable!
anaconda
07-30-2009, 03:02 PM
update:
280 Representatives or 64.36% of the House
21 Senators
I believe the 280 includes RP. So that's 279 cosponsors.
anaconda
07-31-2009, 01:06 AM
How come none of the MSM are shoving a microphone in Pelosi's face and asking "Why is there no vote on HR 1207, when the majority of Americans wish for it?" This means that the majority of Americans want this bill to pass. So, how can she justify not bringing it up for a vote? Think I'll call her office tomorrow...
anaconda
07-31-2009, 12:12 PM
Added Thursday, 7-30-09:
Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [IL-2] - 7/30/2009
Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 7/30/2009
Please call and thank them.
anaconda
08-04-2009, 01:03 AM
#282 added Friday, 7-31-09:
Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8]
NEW:
Dale E. Kildee (D-MI 15)
Brad Miller (D-NC 13)
anaconda
09-23-2009, 04:42 PM
292. Brad Miller (NC) added Tuesday, 9-22-09.
Would be really nice to get to 300 soon.
We are now up to 294 co-sponsors in the House! Just added:
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA 5)
Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (D-NY 24)
Up to 296:
Henry Cuellar (D-TX 28)
Michael Doyle (D-PA 14)
Up to 297:
Lincoln Davis (D-TN 4)
anaconda
10-07-2009, 01:07 PM
301:D
Rep Chu, Judy [CA-32] - 10/6/2009
Rep Pingree, Chellie [ME-1] - 10/6/2009
Rep Sutton, Betty [OH-13] - 10/6/2009
Rep Driehaus, Steve [OH-1] - 10/6/2009
It was a good Tuesday.
anaconda
10-07-2009, 02:08 PM
Interesting that there is no longer much interest in this thread. This is the single most important current issue with the Revolution and it's success is something no one could have predicted. It is an enormous opportunity.
It seems that each additional cosponsorship should be revving the grassroots to a fever pitch. I am not getting that feeling.
Interesting that there is no longer much interest in this thread. This is the single most important current issue with the Revolution and it's success is something no one could have predicted. It is an enormous opportunity.
It seems that each additional cosponsorship should be revving the grassroots to a fever pitch. I am not getting that feeling.
Well now the Dems control the house...
Isn't it interesting how a bill with maybe....say 10 cosponsors.....gets on moving through the process when there's a "Democrat" that's proposed it. But it's Ron Paul's bill and he has the majority of the house on it.
The debates on it were just a couple weeks ago. So what is going on with it?
NEW! NOW UP TO 301 Co-Sponsors:
Judy Chu (D-CA 32)
Chellie Pingree (D-ME 1)
Betty Sutton (D-OH 13)
Steve Driehaus (D-OH 1)
anaconda
10-15-2009, 02:43 AM
303:)
Rep Spratt, John M., Jr. [SC-5] - 10/13/2009
Rep Higgins, Brian [NY-27] - 10/13/2009
HOLLYWOOD
10-18-2009, 02:54 AM
Well now the Dems control the house...
Isn't it interesting how a bill with maybe....say 10 cosponsors.....gets on moving through the process when there's a "Democrat" that's proposed it. But it's Ron Paul's bill and he has the majority of the house on it.
The debates on it were just a couple weeks ago. So what is going on with it?
Yes, I've watching this closely to show the hypocrisy and lies in the House of Representatives.
There was some BS bill that was sponsored in Sept 09 and had like 6 co-sponsors and it was passed last week. Some more garbage on spending money.
Simply amazing that the Democats prove they are bought and paid for by the FED/BANKS/WEALTH.
anaconda
10-26-2009, 10:50 PM
307:)
Rep Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [MD-2] - 10/20/2009
Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] - 10/22/2009
Rep Hill, Baron P. [IN-9] - 10/22/2009
Rep Ryan, Tim [OH-17] - 10/23/2009
Still no interest in this thread anymore on the forum. It's like nobody cares about the bill. It seems like every new cosponsor should be a big deal. Call their offices and thank them if you can.
anaconda
10-28-2009, 05:31 PM
308.
Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2] - 10/27/2009
Honestly, why is there no interest on the forum in new cosponsors? WTF? We should all be calling their offices with thanks.
anaconda
11-03-2009, 02:31 PM
309.
Rep Heinrich, Martin [NM-1] - 11/2/2009
anaconda
12-04-2009, 02:18 PM
317 cosponsors. The cosponsors continue even though 1207 has been attached to 3996.
I am appalled that no one cares about this thread anymore (and it's not my thread)
Let's thanks each of these people:
Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] - 11/5/2009
Rep Kissell, Larry [NC-8] - 11/5/2009
Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [MO-1] - 11/19/2009
Rep Lujan, Ben Ray [NM-3] - 11/19/2009
Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] - 12/1/2009
Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] - 12/1/2009
Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [MI-13] - 12/1/2009
Rep Boren, Dan [OK-2] - 12/1/2009
paulpwns
12-04-2009, 03:31 PM
Does it really matter?
Obama will never sign the bill.
It probably won't even be voted on.
Even if it is passed, do you think the GAO is going to audit it to it's full power?
You have to think they would use force to stop an audit.
Is hope the same as false hope?
Sometimes, I wonder.
low preference guy
12-04-2009, 04:46 PM
Does it really matter?
Obama will never sign the bill.
It probably won't even be voted on.
Even if it is passed, do you think the GAO is going to audit it to it's full power?
You have to think they would use force to stop an audit.
Is hope the same as false hope?
Sometimes, I wonder.
let's get the bill passed and see what happens then. one can never predict the future. it's possible to have a public backlash against the fed if the dollar keeps dropping. when that happens, it will be good to have in place all the laws to go after it.
you should be encouraging people to support the audit. why do you even log in into the forums if you think nothing can improve?
paulpwns
12-04-2009, 04:50 PM
let's get the bill passed and see what happens then. one can never predict the future. it's possible to have a public backlash against the fed if the dollar keeps dropping. when that happens, it will be good to have in place all the laws to go after it.
you should be encouraging people to support the audit. why do you even log in into the forums if you think nothing can improve?
I love how I said one thing, and automatically I think we can improve nothing..
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I do support people to support the audit.
Boredom really.
Does it really matter?
Obama will never sign the bill.
It probably won't even be voted on.
Even if it is passed, do you think the GAO is going to audit it to it's full power?
You have to think they would use force to stop an audit.
Is hope the same as false hope?
Sometimes, I wonder.
Now that it has been tacked on as an amendment to Barney Frank's banking regulations bill, Obama will surely sign it. The GAO will perform the audit when it is legally allowed to. HOWEVER, the Federal Reserve will take this all the way to the Supreme Court to see if a GAO audit is legal. So, realistically, we are about 5 or 6 years away from an audit.
indyfreedomlover
01-30-2010, 12:18 AM
Dr. Paul was on CNBC recently.... and I think he did a good job arguing the case for Audit The Fed!
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