Biography
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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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5982To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, for purposes of transportation security, to conduct...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E841)
H.R.5577To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the S...04/11/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
H.RES.1038Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Departm...04/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.1401To improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the Unite...02/27/2008For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1.
H.R.1680To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate to preve...12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 563 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.4457To establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Mississippi Hills National Heri...12/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2479To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to emergenc...11/06/2007For Further Action See Page 5 of House Report 110-425 for H.R. 3495.
H.R.4079To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require that temp...11/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.4010To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 West Percy Street in...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2273-2274)
H.R.1684To authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for...05/11/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.2006To improve the Nation's homeland security by strengthening the security of the visa waiver progra...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.399To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. J...03/14/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.863To improve communications interoperability for emergency response.
02/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.RES.191Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Tenth...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.978To reaffirm the authority of the Comptroller General to audit and evaluate the programs, activiti...02/09/2007Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on...
H.RES.151Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


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