THOMPSON, Bennie, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Bolton, Hinds County, Miss., January 28, 1948; B.A., Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss., 1968; M.S., Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss., 1972; teacher; Bolton, Miss., board of aldermen, 1969-1973; mayor of Bolton, Miss., 1973-1979; Hinds County, Miss., board of supervisors, 1980-1993; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Mike Espy, reelected to the six succeeding Congresses (April 13, 1993-present).
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 | H.R.406 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf... | 05/15/2008 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3904) |
 | H.R.980 | To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po... | 05/15/2008 | S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. |
 | H.R.2894 | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th... | 05/15/2008 | Considered as unfinished business. |
 | H.R.5395 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S... | 05/15/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
 | H.R.5872 | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ... | 05/15/2008 | Considered as unfinished business. |
 | H.CON.RES.138 | Supporting National Men's Health Week.
| 05/15/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.2744 | To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re... | 05/14/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.3121 | To restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and to provide for such... | 05/14/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
 | H.R.3397 | To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in... | 05/14/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.4040 | To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ... | 05/14/2008 | Mr. Dingell moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (co... |
 | H.RES.1134 | Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
| 05/14/2008 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r... |
 | H.R.2352 | To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat... | 05/13/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.1191 | Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
| 05/13/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.5690 | To remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain ac... | 05/12/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.752 | To direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal electronic equipment, including c... | 05/08/2008 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-625. |
 | H.R.3021 | To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational a... | 05/08/2008 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-623. |
 | H.RES.1086 | Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
| 05/08/2008 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203) |
 | H.R.1343 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for... | 05/07/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.5715 | To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and f... | 05/07/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.R.5983 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the information security of the Department ... | 05/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E842-843) |
 | H.CON.RES.344 | Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.
| 05/07/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.R.4286 | To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ... | 05/06/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.RES.952 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ... | 05/05/2008 | Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.R.4179 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individ... | 05/01/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.4749 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to add... | 05/01/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.1150 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administrat... | 05/01/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.5890 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Community Preparedness Division of th... | 04/30/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.1073 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for... | 04/29/2008 | Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.CON.RES.338 | Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service.... | 04/29/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
 | H.R.5613 | To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu... | 04/28/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719. |
 | H.R.5766 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security th... | 04/28/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response. |
 | H.R.3172 | To exclude certain assets in determining eligibility under the food stamp program, the temporary ... | 04/25/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. |
 | H.R.65 | To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
| 04/24/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
 | H.R.2634 | To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U... | 04/24/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.5897 | To establish a health registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to fo... | 04/24/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.J.RES.70 | Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,... | 04/23/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.R.900 | To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ... | 04/22/2008 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597. |
 | H.RES.1131 | Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na... | 04/22/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.5244 | To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext... | 04/17/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. |
 | H.R.5846 | To require the Federal Communications Commission to auction spectrum for a free and open access b... | 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E651) |
 | H.RES.1095 | Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil... | 04/15/2008 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284) |
 | H.R.1239 | A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | H.R.1237 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre... | 04/09/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ... |
 | H.R.1593 | To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime... | 04/09/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.RES.1026 | Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
| 04/09/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.1085 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
| 04/08/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
 | H.RES.1090 | Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt... | 04/08/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.R.1108 | To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority... | 04/02/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.2040 | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ... | 04/02/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.5624 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure domestic sources of radiological materials t... | 04/02/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology. |
 | H.CON.RES.310 | Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
| 04/02/2008 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.5612 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive the deadline on the construction of GO Zone p... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.5157 | To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ... | 03/11/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.1144 | To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ... | 03/10/2008 | For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206. |
 | H.R.1424 | To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ... | 03/07/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610. |
 | H.R.1693 | To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr... | 03/06/2008 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.5542 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on enforcem... | 03/06/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme... |
 | H.R.20 | To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi... | 03/05/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3... |
 | H.RES.1022 | Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
| 03/05/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.CON.RES.289 | Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas... | 03/05/2008 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
 | H.R.1469 | To establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual E... | 03/04/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the... |
 | H.RES.1002 | Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "Public Radio Recognition Month".
| 02/26/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E238-239) |
 | H.RES.944 | Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Ar... | 02/25/2008 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1010-1013) |
 | H.RES.996 | Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M... | 02/25/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.R.5170 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a privacy official within each componen... | 02/14/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight. |
 | H.R.5444 | Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ... | 02/14/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ... |
 | H.RES.987 | Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in... | 02/14/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.5426 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the per resident payment floor for di... | 02/13/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.RES.954 | Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of... | 02/12/2008 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H820-823) |
 | H.RES.867 | Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
| 02/06/2008 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H565-566) |
 | H.RES.957 | Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M... | 02/06/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.RES.962 | Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city... | 02/06/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
 | H.R.3432 | A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
| 02/05/2008 | Became Public Law No: 110-183. |
 | H.R.4335 | To promote youth financial education.
| 02/05/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.RES.693 | Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.
| 02/04/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
 | H.R.5173 | To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen... | 01/29/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.5180 | Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By... | 01/29/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ... |
 | H.R.1232 | To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex... | 01/23/2008 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.CON.RES.198 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne... | 01/23/2008 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.4100 | To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an instructional level a... | 01/22/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.4139 | To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and in... | 01/22/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.3284 | To amend title 49, United States Code, by repealing the provision regarding the acquisition manag... | 12/26/2007 | Provisions of Measure Incorporated into H.R. 2764, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. |
 | H.R.4247 | To improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve in... | 12/20/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
 | H.R.6 | An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the... | 12/19/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-140. |
 | H.RES.896 | Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr... | 12/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.RES.900 | Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel ... | 12/19/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
 | H.R.3315 | To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.... | 12/18/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-139. |
 | H.R.4545 | To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.1236 | To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
 | H.R.1413 | To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) t... | 12/12/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra... |
 | H.R.3609 | To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ... | 12/12/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.661 | Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of... | 12/11/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661. |
 | H.RES.826 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act... | 12/05/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826. |
 | H.R.2915 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarsh... | 12/04/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.RES.811 | Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t... | 11/14/2007 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876) |
 | H.CON.RES.211 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
| 11/14/2007 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.4131 | To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as... | 11/13/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
 | H.R.4020 | To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectiv... | 11/09/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513) |
 | H.RES.550 | Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purpose... | 11/05/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550. |
 | H.R.3828 | To reduce the backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to... | 11/02/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat... |
 | H.R.3846 | To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina... | 11/02/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
 | H.R.2295 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral... | 10/31/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457. |
 | H.R.4026 | To prohibit election officials from requiring an individual to provide a photo identification as ... | 10/31/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
 | H.RES.778 | Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.
| 10/30/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778. |
 | H.R.1154 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/26/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
 | H.R.3233 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Highway 49 South in Pine... | 10/26/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | H.CON.RES.172 | Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in... | 10/26/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493) |
 | H.R.3010 | To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
| 10/25/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3892 | To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
| 10/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. |
 | H.R.1955 | To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes.
| 10/24/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove... |
 | H.R.3229 | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit... | 10/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. |
 | H.RES.716 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of com... | 10/16/2007 | Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.CON.RES.25 | Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Ja... | 10/16/2007 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
 | H.R.2895 | To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p... | 10/15/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.3543 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu... | 10/12/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat... |
 | H.R.3652 | To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in busin... | 10/12/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. |
 | H.R.3815 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make ... | 10/12/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment. |
 | H.RES.106 | Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp... | 10/10/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.654 | Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (... | 10/09/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654. |
 | H.RES.697 | Commending Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League ... | 10/09/2007 | Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.R.2828 | To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the... | 10/04/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403. |
 | H.RES.714 | Supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goal... | 10/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2068) |
 | H.R.2003 | To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de... | 10/03/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.3691 | To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
| 09/27/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.RES.689 | Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his form... | 09/27/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.1400 | To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ... | 09/26/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.1943 | To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
| 09/26/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.CON.RES.210 | Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
| 09/26/2007 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.CON.RES.140 | Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ... | 09/25/2007 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | H.RES.668 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central ... | 09/24/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668. |
 | H.R.1110 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay... | 09/20/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.3622 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant proper... | 09/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1940-1941) |
 | H.R.2955 | To improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for graduation rates.
| 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.3125 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to designate that their income, e... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.3168 | To establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnersh... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. |
 | H.R.3357 | To reauthorize the National Writing Project.
| 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.3406 | To provide grants to States to ensure that all students exit the middle grades prepared for succe... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.2061 | To protect home buyers from predatory lending practices.
| 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10456) |
 | H.R.2846 | To improve the quality of classroom learning by empowering States to develop performance-based as... | 09/11/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.2946 | To amend the accountability provisions of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Educa... | 09/11/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.3014 | To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
| 09/11/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.3232 | To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p... | 09/10/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat... |
 | H.R.23 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta... | 09/05/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
 | H.RES.34 | A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglic... | 09/05/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34. |
 | H.RES.554 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
| 09/05/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 554. |
 | H.R.176 | To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.180 | To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | H.R.1700 | To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT g... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.2750 | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | H.R.3333 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic ... | 08/02/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.1717 | To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a National Bio and Agro-defense Facility.... | 08/01/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.471 | Congratulating the National Hockey League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on their victory in the 2... | 07/30/2007 | Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. |
 | H.RES.490 | Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
| 07/30/2007 | Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. |
 | H.RES.551 | Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurrica... | 07/30/2007 | Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. |
 | H.R.556 | To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o... | 07/26/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | H.R.2929 | To limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of provi... | 07/26/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.3198 | To provide for quadrennial national security reviews, and for other purposes.
| 07/26/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
 | H.R.2470 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno... | 07/24/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.2668 | To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use ... | 07/24/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.3140 | To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued beneficiary access t... | 07/24/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.RES.436 | Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the University of Central Arkansas.
| 07/24/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.RES.510 | Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year Pre... | 07/24/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. |
 | H.RES.519 | Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ... | 07/23/2007 | Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.RES.563 | Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for ... | 07/23/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. |
 | H.R.2421 | To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States... | 07/19/2007 | Committee Hearings Held. |
 | H.RES.555 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
| 07/18/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.1980 | To authorize appropriations for the Housing Assistance Council.
| 07/17/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.1982 | To authorize appropriations for the rural housing and economic development program of the Departm... | 07/17/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.2373 | To provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public scho... | 07/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.1688 | To amend the Social Security Act to provide health insurance coverage for children and pregnant w... | 07/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7827) |
 | H.R.2610 | To amend subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and section 1084 of title 1... | 07/16/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
 | H.R.2666 | To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and... | 07/16/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
 | H.RES.294 | A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status o... | 07/16/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294. |
 | H.R.3035 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to t... | 07/12/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.R.1338 | To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di... | 07/11/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3005 | To establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be a... | 07/11/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me... |
 | H.RES.500 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in opposition to efforts by major natural ga... | 07/11/2007 | Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
 | H.R.1702 | To reallocate funds toward sensible priorities such as improved children's education, increased c... | 07/09/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.1841 | To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCar... | 07/09/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.1971 | To provide for recruiting, selecting, training, and supporting a national teacher corps in unders... | 07/09/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.2917 | To require the Federal Communications Commission to report on measures being taken to inform the ... | 06/28/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. |
 | H.R.2926 | To authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing, to in... | 06/28/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.CON.RES.7 | Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genoci... | 06/28/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with an amended p... |
 | H.R.1363 | To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by... | 06/27/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. |
 | H.R.1372 | To provide grants to recruit new teachers, principals, and other school leaders to, and retain an... | 06/27/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.1410 | To provide emergency child care in the Gulf Coast Region, and for other purposes.
| 06/27/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.1671 | To establish the United States Public Service Academy.
| 06/27/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.1687 | To provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirem... | 06/27/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.512 | To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America... | 06/26/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | H.R.800 | To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to... | 06/26/2007 | Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb... |
 | H.R.923 | To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.... | 06/26/2007 | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237. |
 | H.R.2401 | To provide for greater access and opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers, to create inc... | 06/26/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. |
 | H.R.2290 | To amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security, and for other purposes. ... | 06/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
 | H.RES.361 | Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representati... | 06/25/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 361. |
 | H.R.558 | To provide relief for African-American farmers filing claims in the cases of Pigford v. Veneman a... | 06/21/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.899 | To provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the... | 06/21/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.RES.194 | Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
| 06/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6666) |
 | H.R.1344 | To improve Federal nutrition programs.
| 06/18/2007 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. |
 | H.R.2695 | To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating G... | 06/18/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. |
 | H.R.2762 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di... | 06/18/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.2578 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesses opera... | 06/06/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.1050 | To establish a living wage, jobs for all policy for all peoples in the United States and its terr... | 06/05/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. |
 | H.R.1111 | To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured child in Am... | 06/05/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.1166 | To direct the Secretary of Education to extend the same level of increased flexibility to all rur... | 06/05/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
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