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Biography
BOUCHER, Frederick C., a Representative from Virginia; born in Washington County, Va., August 1, 1946; graduated from Abingdon High School, Abingdon, Va., 1964; B.A., Roanoke College, Salem, Va., 1968; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Va., 1971; lawyer, private practice; member of the Virginia state senate, 1974-1983; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the eleven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.CON.RES.416Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
09/30/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.R.6258To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carb...07/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2208To provide for a standby loan program for certain coal-to-liquid projects.
07/09/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Roskam. Petition No: 110-12. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.5267To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
06/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6182To convey the New River State Park campground located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Are...06/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.J.RES.90Commending the Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.3454To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Wash...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.1011To designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a ...04/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.
H.R.5619To enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3236To promote greater energy efficiency.
12/19/2007For Further Action See Public Law 110-140 (H.R. 6).
H.R.3238To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes.
12/19/2007For Further Action See Public Law 110-140 (H.R. 6).
H.R.4118To exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims of the t...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-141.
H.R.2102To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally ...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
H.R.3237To facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid.
08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3239To promote advanced plug-in hybrid vehicles and vehicle components.
08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3241To clarify the amount of loans to be guaranteed under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005...08/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3240To enhance availability of critical energy information.
08/03/2007Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-308.
H.R.3281To promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capabil...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1684-1685)
H.R.2453To protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals.
06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.2365To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other remedies with respect to patent...06/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.2054To reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purpo...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.RES.306Offering heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families regarding the horrific violence ...04/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 306.
H.R.1201To amend title 17, United States Code, to promote innovation, to encourage the introduction of ne...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.RES.248Honoring the contributions of patient participants in clinical trials.
03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.329To amend title 40, United States Code, to designate certain counties as part of the Appalachian r...01/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6469To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize increased Federal funding for the Organ Procu...10/09/2008Presented to President.
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.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6353To amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.
10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.6625To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5638To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain compo...09/27/2008Considered by Senate.
H.RES.1437Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and ex...09/27/2008Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.R.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-877, Part I.
H.R.3224To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
H.RES.1000To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes...09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.7013To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the ana...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.7031To designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the State of Virginia as the "John W. Warner ...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1776To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose ...09/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.5483To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10449 White Granite Driv...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5631To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in C...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.6691To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6729To encourage greater energy efficiency in building codes.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.RES.1387Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of se...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5607To provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state sec...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.3914To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by defa...07/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.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.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.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.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3189To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...06/24/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 .
H.RES.1051Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and l...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
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.6283To increase the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile for business, medical, and moving ...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
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.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...06/05/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
H.R.5884To amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, relating to protective orders, sealing of c...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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.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.R.3681To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertis...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.339Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
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.5489To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Glou...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1091Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest s...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
H.RES.1178Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, an...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.5946To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day registra...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.4884To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guaranty pro...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.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.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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5874To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple S...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5629To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar bio...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.5774To provide effective employment, training, and career and technical education programs and to add...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.5696To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5635To suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1098To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...03/10/2008For Further Action See H.R.3224.
H.R.5532To improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of F...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.1084To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.
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.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1006Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day to celebrate and honor the contribution...02/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E271)
H.R.5466To improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in...02/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.3541To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-187.
H.R.3679To prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution servi...02/14/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5223To provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, a...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5148To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4308To create a sponsorship program to help fund NASA's Centennial Challenges prize program and expan...01/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3963To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insuran...01/23/2008Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committees on Energy and Commerce a...
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4139To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and in...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.4934To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.4900To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and r...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2640To improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes.
01/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.856Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15476-15477)
H.R.4651To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to cover services provided to injured Federal wo...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2572)
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.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4355To impose a moratorium on certain Medicaid payment restrictions.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4368To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special disposition rules for unused benefi...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4450To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.266Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the world's freshwater resources.
12/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.1759To establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to require...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4107To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to wo...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2915To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarsh...12/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4206To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utilization of...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.4214To improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of community and healthcare-associated infect...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4248To ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychi...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2450)
H.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
H.RES.815Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that staff-led tours of the United States Ca...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3249To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for other pu...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3689To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer Institute...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3700To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical ass...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1567To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the prevention, t...11/06/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3846To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.757Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the rat...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.2878To amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments...11/01/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.3678To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to extend the moratorium on certain taxes relating to the I...10/31/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3968To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of services of q...10/25/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2128To provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.
10/24/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.222Commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on...10/19/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3631To authorize the establishment of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fun...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3652To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in busin...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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.3750To provide for the expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss, and for other...10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3752To provide that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act shall not apply to an Indian tribe or to Indian ...10/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.1664To authorize grants for contributions toward the establishment of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3220Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative n...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3257To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical edu...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3426To modify certain amendments made by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3438To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to authorize the use of grant funds f...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.1908To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
09/11/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
H.R.2846To improve the quality of classroom learning by empowering States to develop performance-based as...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.2946To amend the accountability provisions of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Educa...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.