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Biography
BECERRA, Xavier, a Representative from California; born in Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif., January 26, 1958; B.A., Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., 1980; J.D., Stanford University School of Law, Stanford., Calif., 1984; lawyer, private practice; staff for California state Senator Art Torres, 1986; deputy attorney general, Office of the Attorney General, State of California, 1987-1990; member of the California state assembly, 1990-1992; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.662To establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate a...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.6005To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governments as S...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5716To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayer protection and assistance, and for...04/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Servic...
H.R.5266To require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firearms lice...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3951To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent the election to treat cer...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3452To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit with respect to clean renewable wate...08/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3164To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governme...07/24/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Servic...
H.R.3127To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries by impr...07/23/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.1877To authorize the cancellation of Perkins Loans for students who perform public service as librari...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2805To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize expansion of the population of Medic...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1386)
H.R.2238To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for residents of Puerto Rico who participat...05/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2053To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare anesth...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.304Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
04/17/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3439)
H.R.977To amend title 35, United States Code, to prohibit the patenting of human genetic material.
03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.J.RES.25Providing for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Reg...02/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.J.RES.26Providing for the reappointment of Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents o...02/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.J.RES.27Providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of t...02/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.748To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation ...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.441To amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to coordinate ...01/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5477To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
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.2608An act to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003-8004)
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.6627To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out certain constructio...07/31/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...07/31/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment in the nature of a subs...
H.RES.1357Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6649To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to help alien children i...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1603-1604)
H.RES.415Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander de...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.6600To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6617To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration ...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.6558To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6530To amend United States trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of United States goods...07/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Home...
H.R.4185To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1327Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champ...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1322Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous...07/09/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.RES.1291Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6102-6103)
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.6307To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care i...06/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6371To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require employers to notify their employees of the ...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1352-1353)
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6341To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for othe...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1305)
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6081To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for ot...06/17/2008Became Public Law No: 110-245.
H.R.6286To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Ric...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5060To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants describe...06/05/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-697.
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.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.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.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
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.R.5976To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for oth...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5492To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a greenhouse facili...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.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.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
H.R.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
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.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.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.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.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.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.5351To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...02/28/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.RES.996Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5140To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business inv...02/13/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5435To address the digital television transition in border states.
02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.RES.868Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Muir Woods National Monument by President...02/12/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H827-828)
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.942Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)
H.RES.957Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.962Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5038To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the election practice known as caging, and for ...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.4015To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.J.RES.76Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.3569To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana Avenue i...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2674To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase penalties for violations of child labor...12/24/2007Presented to 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.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
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.RES.785Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.
12/11/2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R.4318To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the penalty on the understatement of taxpaye...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.822Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.
12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 822.
H.CON.RES.253Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and contin...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.J.RES.65Providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of ...12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.4218To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes self-management tra...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.RES.365Resolution honoring San Jose' State University for its 150 years of commitment to public higher e...11/13/2007Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.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.4016To provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2337)
H.RES.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.804Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.778Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.
10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.721Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster decision which ended segregation of...10/22/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 721.
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.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3737To provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration util...10/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.J.RES.51Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requ...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.588Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.654Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.689Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his form...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.25Calling on the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Championship to accommod...09/25/2007Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.642Expressing sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central Ame...09/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 642.
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.R.3046To amend the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections, t...09/24/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-339.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.3419To establish an Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services in the Department of Educati...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.2928To provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rig...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.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.1384To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Street in Bak...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2776To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...08/04/2007Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3221 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question sh...
H.R.3430To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and vio...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9662)
H.RES.589Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney Gen...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1669)
H.CON.RES.197Commending the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for recognizing the next generation of Latino role mo...08/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ...07/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.R.2956To require the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States Arme...07/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3016To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetolo...07/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3025To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medi...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1702To reallocate funds toward sensible priorities such as improved children's education, increased c...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1841To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCar...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2922To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the occurrence of diabetes in Medicare ...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.7Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genoci...06/28/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with an amended p...
H.R.1551To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other progr...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1600To continue and expand upon previous congressional efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable s...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....06/26/2007Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
H.R.1281To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain deceptive practices in Federal electio...06/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2401To provide for greater access and opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers, to create inc...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.2221To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws ...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.361Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representati...06/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 361.
H.R.2842To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Publi...06/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2758To permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte C...06/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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.2599To establish a program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial as...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1275To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit States...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.625To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4230 Maine Avenue in Bal...06/01/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2129To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977.
05/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.988To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5757 Tilton Avenue in Ri...05/25/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2457To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to permit individuals to r...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.417Expressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the ...05/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.819To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1919To designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plate...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2361To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the credit for renewable diesel in the cas...05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.916To provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
05/16/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.1968To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to promote positive health behaviors in ...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5059)
H.R.2345To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to curb tax abuses by disallowing tax benefits claimed...05/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.451To expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and for ...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2234To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an extension of the period of limitatio...05/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2210To amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve th...05/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.347Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2075To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2013, and...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888-889)
H.R.542To require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental health services in languages othe...04/26/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1957To permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing in the North Aleutian Basin Planning Area, and for ot...04/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.RES.119Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week in order to increase publ...04/24/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3805-3806)
H.R.1932To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for improved payments under the Medica...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.273Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.