Update - HR 1207 - 311 Co-sponsors!
Updated on November 6, 2009
On record so far on thomas: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi...
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)
Co-sponsors (311)
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 2 related links for easy access:
Democratic List of Shame: http://www.dailypaul.com/...
Republican List of Shame: ALL HAVE SIGNED ON
HR 1207 Co-Sponsors (as of 11/06/2009)
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
Rep Kosmas, Suzanne M. [FL-24] - 6/17/2009
Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] - 6/17/2009
Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 6/18/2009
Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 6/18/2009
Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] - 6/18/2009
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
Rep Lewis, Jerry [CA-41] - 6/24/2009
Rep Markey, Betsy [CO-4] - 6/25/2009
Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] - 6/26/2009
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
Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 7/8/2009
Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] - 7/8/2009
Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] - 7/8/2009
Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] - 7/8/2009
Rep Murphy, Scott [NY-20] - 7/9/2009
Rep Fudge, Marcia L. [OH-11] - 7/9/2009
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
Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 7/13/2009
Rep Yarmuth, John A. [KY-3] - 7/14/2009
Rep Titus, Dina [NV-3] - 7/14/2009
Rep Kirkpatrick, Ann [AZ-1] - 7/14/2009
Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] - 7/14/2009
Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] - 7/14/2009
Rep Boyd, Allen [FL-2] - 7/14/200
Rep Salazar, John T. [CO-3] - 7/15/2009
Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] - 7/15/2009
Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] - 7/15/2009
Rep Thompson, Bennie G. [MS-2] - 7/17/2009
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
Rep Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [PA-3] - 7/22/2009
Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] - 7/28/2009
Rep Richardson, Laura [CA-37] - 7/28/2009
Rep Boccieri, John A. [OH-16] - 7/28/2009
Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [IL-2] - 7/30/2009
Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 7/30/2009
Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8] - 7/31/2009
Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] - 9/8/2009
Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] - 9/8/2009
Rep Delahunt, Bill [MA-10] - 9/9/2009
Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] - 9/10/2009
Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] - 9/10/2009
Rep Schrader, Kurt [OR-5] - 9/15/2009
Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 9/15/2009
Rep Nye, Glenn C., III [VA-2] - 9/17/2009
Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] - 9/21/2009
Rep Miller, Brad [NC-13] - 9/22/2009
Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] - 9/23/2009
Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] - 9/23/2009
Rep Cuellar, Henry [TX-28] - 9/24/2009
Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] - 9/29/2009
Rep Davis, Lincoln [TN-4] - 9/30/2009
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
Rep Spratt, John M., Jr. [SC-5] - 10/13/2009
Rep Higgins, Brian [NY-27] - 10/13/2009
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
Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2] - 10/27/2009
Rep Heinrich, Martin [NM-1] - 11/2/2009
Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] - 11/5/2009
Rep Kissell, Larry [NC-8] - 11/5/2009
UPDATE!!!! 311....
Again...until the original language is restored to this bill I really don't think anyone else should be jumping behind this bill.....I am still beyond angry about the recent developments.....
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
– Patrick Henry, speech to the Virginia Convention
Why isn't C4L running ads in Mel Watt's District?
This is what Wikipedia says about Mel Watt's district.
"The district was re-established after the 1990 United States Census, when North Carolina gained a district. It was drawn in 1992[1] as a 64 percent black majority district stretching from Gastonia to Durham. It was very long and so thin at some points that it was no wider than a highway lane, as it followed Interstate 85 almost exactly,[2][3] and was criticized as a gerrymandered district. The Wall Street Journal called the district "political pornography." The United States Supreme Court ruled in Shaw v. Reno, 509 U.S. 630 (1993) that a racial gerrymander may, in some circumstances, violate the Equal Protection Clause.[4] Subsequently, the district was redrawn several times and was adjudicated in the Supreme Court on two further occasions. [5] The current version has a small plurality of whites."
Watt can't count on his racist buddies to re-elect him. We need a candidate or, at least, an anti-Watt message to put the heat on him.
We need to point out that 309 Members of Congress DID NOT cosponsor his watered-down version of HR 1207.
Where is C4L when you need them; and, what good are they if they can neutralize Mel Watt?
309??? Why?
Just a question.................
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
– Patrick Henry, speech to the Virginia Convention
Is anyone here calling
Is anyone here calling senators???
You Judge A Tree By It's Fruit, NOT its Flower
Bump for good news
It should be illegal to be holding this up. I mean, really, how can one or two people override what most of congress is voting for? This is insane.
Healthnut4freedom
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
Ron Paul is in agreement according to Thompson
The entire letter is posted about 5 posts down
"I talked to Rep. Paul regarding H.R. 1207 and he is in agreement with the Committees proposal to include his bill in up-coming legislation. In order to prevent immediate disclosure of secure financial information that could potentially disrupt financial markets, it was proposed that a short time-lag of a few months be allowed for certain sensitive information. I am pleased to know that this proposal will accomplish the goals of H.R. 1207, while protecting the security of our nation's monetary and fiscal policy.
Please know that I will continue to work with the Chairman and Ranking member of the Financial Services Committee, as well as Rep. Paul to help bring meaningful and effective change to the Federal Reserve and our financial system as a whole. "
Big
bump...
Driehaus Signs on as Co-Sponser
Wow, I can't believe it. Congressman Driehaus (D) of the 1st District in Ohio is a co-sponsor! Earlier, he was vehemently against it. See latest e-mail:
"Knowing your interest in H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, I want to share with you my thoughts and additional information regarding this legislation.
"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. On September 26, the Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on H.R. 1207. On October 6, I became a cosponsor of H.R. 1207.
"As a member of the Committee on Financial Services and a cosponsor of H.R. 1207, I share your view that Congress must fulfill its oversight responsibilities and monitor the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
"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."
Franks and Peolsi are holding it up
Waiting for the FED to cook the books.
Let 'em know what you think
Contact info:
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
My second Letter from Thompson
Oct 29
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Federal Reserve. I share your concerns regarding the need for transparency in our country's fiscal and monetary policy.
I support the stated intent of legislation Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced to audit the Federal Reserve (H.R. 1207), but I am concerned with the specifics of the bill in its current form. On September 25, 2009, the House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing to consider H.R. 1207. After this hearing I was assured by both the Chairman and Ranking member of the Committee that they are working to authorize a GAO audit of the Federal Reserve, accomplishing the goals laid out by Rep. Paul's legislation. The legislation will likely be included in a broader financial regulatory reform bill currently under consideration.
I talked to Rep. Paul regarding H.R. 1207 and he is in agreement with the Committees proposal to include his bill in up-coming legislation. In order to prevent immediate disclosure of secure financial information that could potentially disrupt financial markets, it was proposed that a short time-lag of a few months be allowed for certain sensitive information. I am pleased to know that this proposal will accomplish the goals of H.R. 1207, while protecting the security of our nation's monetary and fiscal policy.
Please know that I will continue to work with the Chairman and Ranking member of the Financial Services Committee, as well as Rep. Paul to help bring meaningful and effective change to the Federal Reserve and our financial system as a whole.
Again, thank you for sharing your concerns with me. Please continue to contact me on all issues of importance to you and to our district.
Sincerely,
MIKE THOMPSON
Member of Congress
District 1 CA
Lets get Hr 1207 to the floor
lets start calling faxing, emailing Pelosi and Franks to get a vote, see link below for contact info on Pelosi and Franks.
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
Agreed
We're letting them get away with too much time to fuzzy the math ! We want no demand a vote !!!!!!!!!!
October 27th update.
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H.R. 1207, the bill in Congress calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve System (that would also likely result in an audit of the U.S. government’s gold holdings) is under current consideration in the House Financial Services Committee. Hearings began last month. With over 300 co-sponsors of this bill and of the Senate’s companion bill S. 604 (over 75 percent of all members of Congress), there would be reasonable prospects of enactment.
A couple of months ago, the Fed hired a government-relations lobbyist to combat H.R.1207. Various Fed officials have tried to intimidate Congress and the public by stating that enactment of this legislation would result in higher interest rates, higher consumer prices and a falling value of the U.S. dollar. None of these threats seemed to have stopped H.R. 1207 from moving along.
On Oct. 20, a new tactic to combat H.R. 1207 was implemented. Senators Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Bob Corker R-Tenn., introduced S. 1803, the Federal Reserve Accountability Act. This alternative bill pretty much guts any attempt at Federal Reserve accountability by allowing only limited audits of the Troubled Asset Relief Program and similar high profile bailouts. I expect to see Fed officials pushing for this bill as a way to sidetrack H.R. 1207......more at link:
http://www.numismaster.co...
Let do a daily contact "bomb" on Frank & Nancy
contact them everyday for as long as it takes. We should also include 2-3 senators that aren't co-sponsors.
Vote, you F@#$%^&* Traitors!!!
vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote vote..........................
We have only one other option..........
Call our reps and get them to sign on to pass it under suspension.....Frank and Pelosi need to be charged with some kind of crime......Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
– Patrick Henry, speech to the Virginia Convention
307 co-sponsors and no vote
the will of "WE THE PEOPLE" is being robbed by Nancy or Frank. Should that be considered treason, at the very lest criminal.
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I hope all the success for you paul.
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How can we get it to a vote?
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updated!
306 just DWARFS 290!
UPDATE! 306!
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
– Patrick Henry, speech to the Virginia Convention
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Um? Why is it taking so long for the committe to bring this up
a vote? Are the hearings over? Haven't heard a word since Frankinstien closed the 1st hearing.
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304....UPDATE!!!
good deal....
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
– Patrick Henry, speech to the Virginia Convention
When is this thing going to f'ing happen?!?!?!
Ive been waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting and when is this damn bill going to be brought to the house floor?! I dont get it, when will it be passed or at least debated or brought under suspension?! I havent heard a single update since I can even remember. Please inform me. Thanks!
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I have a live one
If we got rid of the Fed who would watch over the money, who would perform their duties; the money needs to be printed? What did we do before the fed act 1913?
In 1906 San Francisco has 37 National Banks
Filled with gold and silver.
This letter from the mayor of SF during the quake (he was a criminal) explains things http://www.sfmuseum.org/1...
And this http://ideas.repec.org/p/...
HR1207
Tom LaMar ; Is this site going to update it's information as to the hearing that HR1207 received in the house, at the behest of Barney Frank no less? I am receiving updates from the house, as can all of us can just by signing up at the house site. There has been no further action on the bill since it's 3-hour hearing, but it is definitely worth listening to.
I wonder
when MY congressman is going to get on board with this. Government has no trouble auditing individuals every year; what's wrong with auditing the Fed?
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Is this
bill ever going to get a vote?
John Spratt
Its about time, I only called him about 15 times! I guess he feels safe to co sponsor since so many others are!
good
work.
John Spratt
Its about time, I only called him about 15 times! I guess he feels safe to co sponsor since so many others are!
303....UPDATE...!!!!
Just brightened up my morning...
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
– Patrick Henry, speech to the Virginia Convention
Help!! Congressman Elijah Cummings MD-7
I called the Congressman's office and was informed that he would not be supporting HR 1207 but supports HR 2424 which is a bill introduced late in the game by Dennis Kulinich of Ohio and only has 5 supporters (1 of which is Mr. Paul). I asked the "Politicians" secretary why he could not support both bills just as Mr. Paul has and did not get a response. I am a relatively young Black Democrat from Baltimore City who will not rest until something gets done about the Fed. What can I do next?
What can I do next?
Visit your Rep's office in person and ask to speak with a staffer. Explain the benefits of transparency and politely ask for support of the bill.
Tell your rep
You have a name, an address and a district..That's it, if you defer to a party moniker you are eliminated. The only title we will accept is American, the Constitution doesn't recognize any other. As such your ordered to do what is in the best interest of the people regardless of moniker. If you cannot do this then pack your bags.
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Quote :"Please note that Barney Frank's personal Congressional office (for his Massachusetts 4th district) is not the most effective address for registering support for Ron Paul’s “audit the Fed” bill, H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009. This office is only accountable to Frank's home district and generally does not care what people in other districts or states think.
The right address is the Democratic staff of the House Financial Services Committee, which Frank chairs. It is these people who would be writing and/or editing the legislation in question, and advising Frank accordingly. In principle, they are accountable to the entire USA. Without a flood of citizen lobbying, they will most likely water down H.R. 1207 into something meaningless, or else ignore it altogether.
The committee Democrats' central phone number is (202) 225–4247, and the fax is (202) 225-6952. Alternately, and perhaps more effectively, you can politely email some or all of the committee's most senior Democrat staff directly, as follows:
Committee staff director and chief counsel:
Jeanne.Roslanowick@mail.house.gov
Committee deputy chief counsel:
Lawranne.Stewart@mail.house.gov
Committee communications director:
Steven.Adamske@mail.house.gov
(or possibly Steve.Adamske@mail.house.gov)
Another technique, if you live within reasonable driving or Amtrak range of Washington and you can spare a day off work, is to show up with a group of well-dressed, like-minded people at the Committee’s front office (2129 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515) and have your most eloquent group member tell the receptionist that you would like to speak with one of the above staff, or anyone who is available, regarding H.R. 1207.
The Committee Democrats have over 50 staff, so there is absolutely no reason why you cannot speak to someone other than a 22-year old receptionist. Be politely insistent and try not to leave empty-handed unless threatened with eviction or arrest.
You can also contact Committee members directly, asking them to talk to Barney Frank about H.R. 1207. By “members”, I mean other Congressmen on the Committee, and specifically on its most relevant subcommittees, which would have co-jurisdiction over the legislation.
These would likely be the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology (of which Ron Paul is the minority ranking member), the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, and possibly the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises as well.
Membership breakdown of subcommittees is available at Subcommittee Assignments for the 111th Congress
Hopefully, many of your readers will find their own Congressman on this list, or failing that, a Congressman from a neighboring district or at least the same state. (Again, there is no use in contacting a Congressman with whom you have no connection, and who owes you nothing).
Given there is strength in numbers, it would be particularly effective to arrange for multiple constituents to jointly contact the same Congressman on this issue, whether in the form of a petition/letter or, if possible, through an in-person meeting with him or his staff. Any petitions/letters should include a copy of the Text of H.R. 1207: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 and a clear, concise request for the Congressman, as a Committee member, to insist on movement of the complete and unadulterated bill to Chairman Frank, ASAP.
Of course, you also want to ensure that your Congressman is signed on to the bill as a cosponsor . To see cosponsors, go to Govtrack Audit The Fed then click on “show cosponsors”. It is particularly important to have as many members of the above subcommittees, especially Democrats, signed on to this legislation as possible).
Moreover, anyone who has in the past donated money or volunteered for their Congressman's campaign, should not hesitate to play the quid-pro-quo card at this time. Make them work for you!
I hope that this helps.
Regards,
Jacob Dreizin
Thanks to Jacob for these suggestions."
Stay focused on this issue.
Follow Ron Paul's lead.
grant
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Funny thing about Driehaus ...
He sent me a letter that indicated that he would not support the bill.
WAHOR!!
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I had the same experience
This happened to me too.. I emailed Driehaus a few months ago, and it took him about a month to respond. In his response he said he wouldn't support the bill because it undermined the independence of the Fed... ha.. funny how things change
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