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Biography
ACKERMAN, Gary Leonard, a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., November 19, 1942; graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1960; B.A., Queens College, Flushing, N.Y., 1965; attended, St. John’s University, Jamaica, N.Y., 1966; teacher; member of the New York state senate, 1979-1983; business owner; unsuccessful candidate for city council, New York City, N.Y., 1977; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Benjamin Rosenthal, and reelected to the eleven succeeding Congresses (March 1, 1983-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1398Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continued gross violations of political, c...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6517To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of ...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6482To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish both a process by which asset-backe...07/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1127Resolution condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expre...06/18/2008Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5895To require certain labeling of unsolicited commercial mail.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5859To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that State grants under that Act shall be given to States h...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.5860To increase the average fuel economy of light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet.
04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.4721To amend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to temporarily reduce the insurer deductibles f...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.5354To suspend temporarily the duty on certain theatrical lighting fixtures.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5355To suspend temporarily the duty on certain theatrical lighting fixtures.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5356To suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protective receptacles and surge suppressor stri...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5357To suspend temporarily the duty on certain lighting control timers.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5358To suspend temporarily the duty on certain electrical connectors and adaptors.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5359To extend the temporary suspension of duty on aluminum lamp-holder housings containing sockets. ...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5360To extend the temporary suspension of duty on brass lamp-holder housings containing sockets.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5361To extend the temporary suspension of duty on plastic lamp-holder housings containing sockets.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5362To extend the temporary suspension of duty on porcelain lamp-holder housings containing sockets. ...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5363To suspend temporarily the duty on high current ground fault circuit interrupters.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5364To suspend temporarily the duty on in line ground fault circuit interrupters.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5365To suspend temporarily the duty on ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles of greater than 1...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5366To suspend temporarily the duty on ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles of 15 amps or les...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5367To suspend temporarily the duty on right angle ground fault circuit interrupters.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5407To suspend temporarily the duty on certain wooden wall plates.
02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.4936To amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.912Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming th...01/16/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 912.
H.RES.823Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.
11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.738Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continue...10/15/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 738.
H.RES.548Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic instituti...09/25/2007Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.2293To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on efforts to bring to justice t...07/17/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2911To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide similar protections under that Act for consu...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2678To prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture to approve for human c...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.2486To keep faith with the thousands of Iraqi nationals who have risked everything by assisting and w...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.873To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit fees by creditors for payments on credit card accou...04/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
H.RES.107Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and...03/13/2007Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.661To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.6340To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-820, Part I.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-821, Part I.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.6594To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...07/31/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.407Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6577To express the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resource...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1370Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses ...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7347)
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.RES.1361Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-le...07/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.374Supporting the spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from 138 leading Musl...07/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6328To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.385Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 199...07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1259Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacross...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6387To provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones...07/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.371Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6199To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.1194Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-electe...05/22/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4655-4656)
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.RES.1195Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave...05/20/2008Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3320To provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland.
05/19/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report ...
H.R.5834To amend the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to promote respect for the fundamental human r...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.RES.1205Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 ...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3196To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3658To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States ...05/07/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1166Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statemen...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
H.CON.RES.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.R.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
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.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.4775To prohibit the manufacture, processing, possession, or distribution in commerce of the poison so...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
H.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5845To permit leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 for victims of violent crime and d...04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight ...
H.R.5852To prohibit the conducting of invasive research on great apes, and for other purposes.
04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5823To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their inc...04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
H.R.5630To modify certain requirements with respect to H-1B nonimmigrants.
04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.5767To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Syste...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.838Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.865Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nat...04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.RES.991Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, ...03/13/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
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.RES.854Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the Internati...03/11/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462)
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.5519To advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, modify credit union regulatory standa...03/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5465To require the Department of Defense to implement a pain care initiative, and for other purposes....02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...02/27/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5443To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.947Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishi...02/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H783)
H.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.4901To amend the Federal Law Enforcement Pay Reform Act of 1990 to adjust the percentage differential...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2761To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-160.
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.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.4826To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 88-40 164th Street in Ja...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.889Condemning the December 11, 2007, terrorist bombings on the people of Algeria and United Nations ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2614)
H.RES.882Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4688To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for foster car...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.708Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and po...12/11/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15231-15233)
H.R.3887To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protec...12/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.390To require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records ...11/14/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342....
H.RES.684Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champi...11/13/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1567To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the prevention, t...11/06/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2949To authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.
11/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.435Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahm...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
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.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.759Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anni...10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 759.
H.CON.RES.234Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refuge...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.747Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
10/29/2007Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.2405To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for ceremonies on or near Independence D...10/24/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2778To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3 Quaker Ridge Road in N...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.1254To amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential lib...10/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amend...
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2185To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide debt relief to developing countr...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.524Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.624Congratulating the State of Israel on chairing a United Nations committee for the first time in h...10/15/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 624.
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.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.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1678To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
H.RES.588Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.651Recognizing the warm friendship and expanding strategic relationship between the United States an...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 651.
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.RES.713Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamen...10/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080)
H.R.1055To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision rel...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.203Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.676Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwa...10/02/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11...
H.R.2824To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1052-1053)
H.R.954To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in...09/28/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3706To provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes in Oper...09/27/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services...
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.RES.557Strongly condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for ignoring severe human rights abus...09/25/2007Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.303Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring ...