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BEAN, Melissa L., a Representative from Illinois; born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., January 22, 1962; graduated, Maine East High School, Park Ridge, Ill., 1980; A.A., Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Ill., 1982; B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Ill., 2002; consultant; businesswoman; unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States House of Representatives in 2002; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth Congress (January 3, 2005-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1222Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to post on the public Internet site of the Of...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.1052Recognizing the importance of the signing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia ...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5597To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the new energy efficient home credit and to ...03/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5372To amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and recycl...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5107To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 5-year carryback for certain net operating ...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4574To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciat...12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4706To provide for the reliquidation of certain drawback claims relating to certain speakers.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4313To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an additional credit against income tax for t...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3461To establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3894To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish requirements for providing negatively amortizing m...10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.3777To temporarily raise the portfolio caps applicable to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, to provide the ...10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.3200To authorize the issuance of Federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation...07/26/2007Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciar...
H.R.1675To suspend the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding electron...06/15/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.455Supporting the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.
06/12/2007Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.445Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support a mutu...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1332To improve the access to capital programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other pur...05/01/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.
H.R.1008To improve public awareness in the United States regarding safe use of the Internet through the e...02/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East 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.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...07/17/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-762.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...07/17/2008Conference held.
H.R.6513To amend the Federal securities laws to enhance the effectiveness of the Securities and Exchange ...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1323Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's Colle...07/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6496-6498)
H.RES.1348Honoring Anne d'Harnoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader an...07/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4461To promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6476To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other pu...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.5840To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury.
07/09/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Arm...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1100To revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of North Car...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session 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.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.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4008To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful...06/03/2008Signed by President.
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.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.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.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.2885To amend the Credit Repair Organizations Act to clarify the applicability of certain provisions t...05/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.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.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
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.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...04/15/2008Received in the Senate.
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.5755To establish the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission.
04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
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.5747To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to restrict political robocalls, and for other...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.RES.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
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.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.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.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.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.RES.1007Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of...03/05/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.972Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.CON.RES.281Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Indepe...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.RES.867Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H565-566)
H.RES.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.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.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4776To establish programs to provide counseling to homebuyers regarding voluntary home inspections an...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.4831To extend the temporary duty reductions and suspensions on certain wool products, and for other p...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.3915To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountabilit...12/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.719A bill to authorize additional appropriations for supervision of Internet access by sex offenders...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3845To establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within the Offi...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3013To provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work ...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.2779To recognize the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national museum of...11/13/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4091To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote the adoption of children with s...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.1473To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require child care providers t...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.2825To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 326 South Main Street in...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3903To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require the development of a multi-stage product test...10/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.976An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...10/18/2007The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3547To increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of v...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3861To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for indiv...10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1721To increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.R.3578To safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of United States ...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.RES.735Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiv...10/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.731Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion, his trainer Jack Loew, Team P...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.630Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winn...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
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.CON.RES.205Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Friendship Day.
10/04/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.640Honoring the sacrifices and commitments of the men, women, and families of the United States Tran...10/01/2007Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3660To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduction for the health insurance...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.584Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/25/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.RES.326Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.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.3099To amend title 10, to permit members of the Selected Reserves and members of the reserve componen...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1617To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 561 Kingsland Avenue in ...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2025To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11033 South State Street...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3360To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the concurrence of all bordering Stat...08/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.3457To require the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with the Free File Alliance t...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3276To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny refinery expensing to owners of refineries tha...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1707)
H.R.3314To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses a...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.169Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the lists of earmarks be made ...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1694)
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.187Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes. ...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.RES.528Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Town of New Milford, Connecticut.
07/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 528.
H.R.760To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces o...07/17/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.406Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as th...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.294A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status o...07/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
H.R.2060To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webca...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7479-7480)
H.R.2048To facilitate the provision of care and services for members of the Armed Forces for traumatic br...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2274To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot pr...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.2927To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.1065To streamline the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance, and for other purposes.
06/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.97Providing for Operation Iraqi Freedom cost accountability.
06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1381-1382)
H.R.2803To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to establish the Angel Investment Program.
06/21/2007Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, ...
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1625To establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.118Congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the interna...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
H.R.2686To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Control Act of 1985 to extend the pay-as-you-go provis...06/12/2007Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period ...
H.R.2596To establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-ap...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2292To prohibit the payment of bonuses to certain officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs unle...05/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.RES.53Recognizing the life of Lamar Hunt and his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs, t...05/21/2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5489)
H.R.811To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot und...05/16/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-154.
H.R.2300To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 East Locust Street i...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1873To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Business Administration relating to procu...05/11/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepr...
H.CON.RES.105Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importa...05/09/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1592To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate...05/07/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2138To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research credit and strength...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...05/01/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.100Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murder...05/01/2007Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.<