That bill would bar court appeals of claims denied in disputes over medical interpretations.

But the bill would also have barred other localities from ever making tougher rules.

The second bill would bar people with a history of domestic abuse from gaining a permit for a rifle or shotgun.

The bill would also bar companies from increasing benefits at all if their plans are very weak.

The bill would also bar the use of X-rays as the sole means of determining age.

The bill would bar the domestic sale (not the manufacture) of such weapons.

A bill before Congress would bar all direct trade with South Africa.

A bill passed by the House of Representatives would bar the suits nationally.

The bill would have barred the procedure except to save a woman's life.

A bill before Congress would bar certain companies active in Sudan from receiving federal contracts.