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BLUMENAUER, Earl, a Representative from Oregon; born in Portland, Washington County, Oreg., August 16, 1948; graduated from Centennial High School, 1966; B.A., Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oreg., 1970; J.D., Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oreg., 1976; assistant to the president of Portland State University, Portland, Oreg.; member of the Oregon state house of representatives, 1973-1978; Multnomah County, Oreg., commissioner, 1978-1985; Portland, Oreg., city commissioner, 1986-1996; served on the Governor’s commission on higher education, 1990-1991; elected as a Democrat, by special election to the One Hundred Fourth Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Ronald L. Wyden, reelected to the five succeeding Congresses (May 21,

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6722To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the application of tax exempt bond financing ...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
H.RES.1321Honoring the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program for its outstanding achievements.
07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6483To provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other p...07/24/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6495To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assi...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.6452To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect...07/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.6290To designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes.
06/26/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1734To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 630 Northeast Killingswo...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
H.RES.1244Resolving to address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access ...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1159)
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.2913To amend the administrative requirements for conservation programs administered by the Department...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
H.RES.936Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's nationa...03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.935Honoring the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's Conference of Governors, support...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61)
H.R.4937To extend the temporary suspension of duty on bicycle speedometers.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4938To extend the temporary suspension of duty on child carriers, chain tension adjustors, chain cove...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4939To extend the temporary suspension of duty on unicycles.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4940To extend the temporary suspension of duty on sets of steel tubing for bicycle frames.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4941To extend the temporary suspension of duty on bicycle wheel rims.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4942To extend the temporary suspension of duty on crank-gear and parts thereof.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4943To extend the temporary suspension of duty on brakes designed for bicycles.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4944To suspend temporarily the duty on nesoi hubs.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4945To suspend temporarily the duty on variable speed hubs (except 2- and 3-speed).
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4946To suspend temporarily the duty on bells designed for use on bicycles.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...11/07/2007Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Discharged.
H.R.3637To direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability p...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.725Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 725.
H.R.663To redeploy United States Armed Forces from Iraq and to establish a new direction for United Stat...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11074)
H.R.3708To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations on the amount excluded fro...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2037)
H.R.3636To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing of the Superfund.
09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1960)
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.2364To promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers through local and regional ma...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2715To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include heavier vehicles in the limitation on the d...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1299)
H.R.2491To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat charitable remainder pet trusts in a manner s...05/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1147-1148)
H.RES.447Condemning the recent convictions and sentencing of Vietnamese pro-democracy activists, expressin...05/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1166)
H.R.1136To abolish the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in the House of Representatives, establ...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5335-5336)
H.RES.196Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
04/17/2007Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1772To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits for the installation of wind energy...03/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E718)
H.R.1498To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle...03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E529)
H.R.1336To amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the fe...03/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.CON.RES.53Celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during National Architecture Week. ...02/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E259)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-821, Part I.
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.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
H.R.6083To authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors.
08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
H.R.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...07/31/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-811.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.5788To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications usi...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6078To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h...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.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.6657To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.J.RES.93Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act o...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-287.
H.R.160To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition g...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-796.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-792.
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.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6049To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conser...07/29/2008Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to p...
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.6605To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a refundable tax credit for heating fuels and t...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...07/24/2008Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.6570To encourage increased production of natural gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natur...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and G...
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.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6328To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6496To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
H.R.5671To amend the laws establishing the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and the Co...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6485To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that disability determinations under such...07/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1451)
H.R.6488To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a final consumer product safety ru...07/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6489To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 4th Street in Lake O...07/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-754.
H.R.3329To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.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.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6434To establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United ...07/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1414-1415)
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.6327To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...06/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.6052To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in ...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.CON.RES.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.6275To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alter...06/26/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6402To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish grants to increase stude...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6407To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCor...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)
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.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6291To adjust the boundary of Oregon Caves National Monument, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act...06/24/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...06/23/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (...
H.RES.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.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.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6278To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate tra...06/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
06/13/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78...
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.247To designate a Forest Service trail at Waldo Lake in the Willamette National Forest in the State ...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.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.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.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.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.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.J.RES.91Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declaration of the Oslo C...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5662To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1217Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the prevention of mental disorders and ...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6036To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish lifelong learning accounts to provide an ...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.RES.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.RES.1183Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R.5220To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3800 SW. 185th Avenue in...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.R.2313To establish research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for marine...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17...
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.5942To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health care in the United St...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.5951To implement a safe and complete streets program.
05/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.5684To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1043Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native America...04/29/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5833To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and cos...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.5837To make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fisca...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5843To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other p...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.3172To exclude certain assets in determining eligibility under the food stamp program, the temporary ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.3374To improve the ability of small communities to coordinate with universities and design profession...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
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.R.2634To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3639To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southe...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5720To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide assistance for housing.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-606.
H.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3513To amend the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 to designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and to amend...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.5867To establish a grant program to assist retail power providers with the establishment and operatio...04/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E670-671)
H.R.5442To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure p...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5842To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5698To amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations ...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5719To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay im...04/16/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.5808To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5809To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.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.R.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5804To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to the treatment of indiv...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.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.RES.1085Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5692To provide for infant crib safety, and for other purposes.
04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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.5702To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives...04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5697To prohibit the use of certain funds related to the 2008 Olympic Games in China, and for other pu...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1075Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese ...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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)