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Biography
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).
Bills Sponsored (22)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7009To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for the...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.7010To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable, advanceable tax credit for he...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6718To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide accelerated depreciation for computer equip...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6719To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow hardship distributions from 401(k) plans to p...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (224)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...12/01/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...11/25/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6681To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New L...10/21/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-420.
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.

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