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ALLEN, Thomas H., a Representative from Maine; born in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, April 16, 1945; graduated from Deering High School, Portland, Maine, 1963; B.A., Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, 1967; Rhodes Scholar, B. Phil., Oxford University, Oxford, England, 1970; J.D., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Mass., 1974; lawyer, private practice; staff, Governor Kenneth B. Curtis of Maine, 1968; staff, United States Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine, 1970-1971; Portland, Maine, city council, 1989-1995; mayor of Portland, Maine, 1991-1992; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6605To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a refundable tax credit for heating fuels and t...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.R.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.5448To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedur...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1534To prohibit certain sales, distributions, and transfers of elemental mercury, to prohibit the exp...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
H.R.5820To authorize the Forest Service to provide financial assistance to States for the acquisition of ...04/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5682To improve access to broadband service in rural and underserved areas of the United States, and f...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
H.R.2342To direct the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System, ...04/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.5643To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax for th...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5536To require the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R.5543To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.R.5547To amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that the mission and functions of Regional Transmission ...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3223To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a grant program to ensure coastal a...02/28/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4305To amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve eleme...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4205To reauthorize and improve programs of the National Health Service Corps.
11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3893To promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologie...10/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.2132To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a small business health benefits program.
07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.525Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reaffirm the c...07/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.2901To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a program demonstrating multiple approach...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2902To amend the Internal Revenue Code to double the child tax credit for the first year, to expand t...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2184To amend the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 to expand com...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2231To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products and ass...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2133To provide support for small business concerns, and for other purposes.
05/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
H.R.2050To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to obtain reimbursement under the ...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1117To repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to reinstitute section 7212 of the Intelligence Re...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.1533To provide for the establishment of a national mercury monitoring program.
03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...10/03/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-913.
H.R.5618To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1111.
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3036To reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.6625To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.R.7241To preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.7051To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorize...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.7219To impose a moratorium on the implementation of a Medicaid regulation related to the outpatient c...09/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1392Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1437Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and ex...09/27/2008Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1440Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "National Work and Family Month". ...09/27/2008Mr. Altmire asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6568To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage research and carry out an educa...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.7122To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to continue to cove...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.CON.RES.427Expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essenti...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1776To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose ...09/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6873To delay any application of the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment fa...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774)
H.R.6884To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bo...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1767)
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
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.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6732To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purp...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
07/31/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/2...
H.RES.1397Commending the important achievements of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as it c...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6562To amend title 38, United States Code, relating to presumptions of exposure for veterans who serv...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6567To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the Centers for Disease Control a...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.6473To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of produ...07/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education a...
H.R.5741To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fisher...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
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.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
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.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...06/23/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (...
H.RES.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6210To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.J.RES.91Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declaration of the Oslo C...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5451To reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes.
06/04/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6091To amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under the Med...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6143To make technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 relating to the Employee Reti...05/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1097-1098)
H.R.3246To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic a...05/22/2008For Further Action See P.L. 110-234, Title 6, Subtitle A, Sections 6025 and 6026 and Title 14, Su...
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.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.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.R.2790To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assista...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.5554To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to ve...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
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.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
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.RES.1203Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home ...05/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.6075To expand and improve mental health care and reintegration programs for members of the National G...05/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.RES.1188Encouraging recognition, and supporting the goals and ideals, of National Aphasia Awareness Month...05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.5875To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that personal protective equipment undergoes sur...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.CON.RES.342Expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restric...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.330Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/01/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.R.4884To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guaranty pro...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5684To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1154Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
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.4836To reduce the incidence, progression, and impact of diabetes and its complications and establish ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5069To require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distribut...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1141Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.5874To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple S...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5809To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.RES.1111Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United Stat...04/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2434-2440)
H.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.5774To provide effective employment, training, and career and technical education programs and to add...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5752To provide for the security of United States passports, and for other purposes.
04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4014To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.5604To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title...03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5585To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5602To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to treat certain domestica...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.78Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.RES.79Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcas...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5160To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings by modifying requireme...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5550To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age to qualify for coverage as a "c...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5560To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.R.5535To amend the Peace Corps Act to provide continued funding for the Peace Corps, to increase the re...03/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1226)
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
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.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.3541To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-187.
H.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5461To require the President to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2251To extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor services at t...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.5404To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide increased ...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.985Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services D...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5223To provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, a...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.943Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their l...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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 ...
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