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BAIRD, Brian, a Representative from Washington; born in Chama, Rio Arriba County, N.Mex., March 7, 1956; B.S., University of Utah, Provo, Utah, 1977; M.S., University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo., 1980; Ph.D., University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo., 1984; clinical psychologist; professor, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash., 1986-1998; unsuccessful candidate for election to the One Hundred Fifth Congress in 1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Sixth Congress and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1999-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6922To amend the Small Business Act to provide low-interest loans to small business concerns providin...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6689To restore Federal recognition to the Chinook Nation, and for other purposes.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.6698To provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Robert T. Stafford Federal Student Lo...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.6540To create a Trade Agreement Enforcement Commission.
07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.407To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1867To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Founda...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral...
H.R.5726To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require prospective employers of H-1B nonimmigran...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.1112Recognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef.
04/22/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5617To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require the disclosure of political intelligence ...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.930Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.790Commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the needs of the S...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.J.RES.56Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill mass vacancie...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4362To clarify the temporary suspension of duty on 9, 10-Anthracenedione.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4363To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 9, 10-Anthracenedione, 2 pentyl-.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4364To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain magnesium peroxide.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3163To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and ...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3378To establish a demonstration loan program for nontraditional students.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3187To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to understand and comp...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.575Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued c...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 575.
H.R.1769To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia Rive...08/02/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2341To prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congres...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.RES.503Commending the Middle East Investment Initiative.
06/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.504Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference rep...06/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.1067To establish a Federal coordination and planning process for advanced research instrumentation an...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2487To provide for an additional place of holding court in the western district of Washington.
05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.747To establish a National Foreign Language Coordination Council.
05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1984To amend title 23, United States Code, to clarify that the Buy America provision applies to an en...04/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.1496To provide incentives for pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and medical device c...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.1731To eliminate the annual operating deficit and maintenance backlog in the national parks, and for ...04/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1765To provide for the establishment of two nationally distributed video programming channels providi...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.1068To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991.
03/13/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.60To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local gen...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.408Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as "Rail Town USA".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/01/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.RES.1382Honoring the heritage of the Coast Guard.
09/29/2008Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
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.5788To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications usi...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-900.
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.R.5940To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other pur...09/27/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Introduction and Referral...
H.R.6314To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and eng...09/27/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Indroduction and Referral...
H.R.1199To extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
09/26/2008Presented to President.
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.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.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1421Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the U...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.RES.671Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.RES.1374Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in t...09/22/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
09/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6896To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of tax on ...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2272To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of t...09/08/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral ( April...
H.R.6787To amend Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to expand the areas of Federal land on which haz...08/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.6831To require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter indivi...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6720To establish the Commission on Comprehensive Strategies for the Placement of Natural Gas Infrastr...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6738To establish a National Bioenergy Partnership.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.3094To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Par...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-795.
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.3227To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow stocking fish in certain lakes in the North C...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.6444To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and ...07/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
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.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
H.R.6364To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and activitie...06/26/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce...
H.R.161To adjust the boundary of the Minidoka Internment National Monument to include the Nidoto Nai Yon...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.886To enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in th...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...06/05/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
H.R.6187To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. ...06/04/2008Referred 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.5924To provide relief for the shortage of nurses in the United States, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.300Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in im...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
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.RES.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
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.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.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.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.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.2881To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...05/07/2008Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 383.
H.R.5953To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and services pr...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.345Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.362To authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other p...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Prior to Inroduction and Referral ...
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.R.5977To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder t...05/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1096Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic As...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
H.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
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.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.5789To reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Techn...04/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5161To provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology T...04/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.
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.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.5696To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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.4088To provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing la...03/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Drake. Petition No: 110-5. (Discharge petition text w...
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1018Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Ethics Commission.
03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.RES.917Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.
02/13/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 917.
H.R.5236To promote the use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewabl...02/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.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.3982To continue to prohibit the hiring, recruitment, or referral of unauthorized aliens, and for othe...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.J.RES.57Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional success...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
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.CON.RES.276Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Jordanian institutions.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.816Congratulating the Colorado Rockies on winning the National League Championship.
12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 816.
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.R.2406To authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in suppor...11/15/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-451.
H.R.3979To increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with gre...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4172To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation ...11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.RES.64Clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for Use of M...11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.4113To expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington, to protect the complete watersh...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.R.3670To direct the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and to pr...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.3689To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer Institute...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3697To amend the Public Health Service Act to address antimicrobial resistance.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3920To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjust...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4061To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341)
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.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2262To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...11/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3616To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and fe...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.3947To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in he...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.182Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for id...10/18/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3830To amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.3852To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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.R.3757To provide additional protections for National Forest System lands in the Tongass National Forest...10/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3801To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjus...10/10/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and L...
H.R.3807To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and extend certain renewable energy and en...10/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2119)
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.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.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.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.3640To establish the James Madison Memorial Commission to develop a plan of action for the establishm...09/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3220Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative n...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2265To provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other p...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10438)
H.R.3380To amend title 4, United States Code, to prescribe that members of the Armed Forces and veterans ...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.601To expand the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include ho...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10267)
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.R.2015To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
09/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3274To authorize the Secretary of Energy to make grants to encourage cooperation between the United S...08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3212To provide certain personnel management requirements for the Transportation Security Administrati...08/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
H.R.3463To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership between th...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.3184To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.3368To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pulmonary hypertension clinical research ne...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1755)
H.R.3372To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.
08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1742-1743)
H.R.3418To provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistan...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3430To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and vio...08