Lois Capps - Federal Representative

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Biography CAPPS, Lois, (wife of Walter Capps), a Representative from California; born in Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis., January 10, 1938; B.S., Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash., 1959; M.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1964; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, Calif., 1990; nursing instructor; nurse administrator, Yale Hospital, New Haven, Conn.; director, Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Project and the Parent and Child Enrichment Center, Santa Barbara County, Calif.; instructor, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, Calif.; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband, United States Representative Walter Capps, and reelected to the four succeeding Congresses (March 10, 1998-present).

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Bills Sponsored (26)

Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.2994	To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.	10/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.R.1014	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...	09/26/2008	Received in the Senate.
	H.R.7013	To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the ana...	09/23/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.1737	To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Withou...
	H.R.3323	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Wa...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Withou...

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Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.2994	To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.	10/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.R.1014	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...	09/26/2008	Received in the Senate.
	H.R.7013	To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the ana...	09/23/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.1737	To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Withou...
	H.R.3323	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Wa...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Withou...
	H.R.6569	To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that victims of public health emergencies have m...	07/22/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.276	To designate the Piedras Blancas Light Station and the surrounding public land as an Outstanding ...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	H.RES.1022	Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.	05/21/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
	H.R.5878	To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance...	05/07/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	H.R.1198	To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...	04/09/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
	H.R.5452	To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants to coastal States to support...	02/28/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.5453	To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize assistance to coastal states to dev...	02/28/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.RES.972	Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.	02/14/2008	Considered as unfinished business.
	H.RES.335	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...	11/13/2007	Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.4138	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose minimum nurse staffing ratios in Medica...	11/09/2007	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
	H.R.4105	To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...	11/07/2007	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
	H.R.2918	To permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of California, and for oth...	07/05/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
	H.RES.433	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month.	05/23/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.2051	To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for the application of mandatory minim...	05/04/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
	H.R.2029	To facilitate the restoration of the native ecosystem on Santa Rosa Island within Channel Islands...	04/30/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
	H.R.477	To amend the Public Health Service Act to strengthen education, prevention, and treatment program...	03/28/2007	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
	H.R.1078	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive cancer c...	03/07/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.1279	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increa...	03/05/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.1142	To amend title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that disability of a Federal employ...	02/16/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
	H.R.665	To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to expand the county organize...	02/02/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.RES.70	Congratulating the University of California at Santa Barbara men's soccer team, the 2006 National...	01/29/2007	Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (670)

Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.5714	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...	12/01/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.2040	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...	11/25/2008	Presented to President.
	H.R.6127	To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.	11/19/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.6949	To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.	11/19/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.7090	To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st...	11/19/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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Bill name			Last Action
	H.R.5714	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...	12/01/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.2040	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...	11/25/2008	Presented to President.
	H.R.6127	To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.	11/19/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.6949	To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.	11/19/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.7090	To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st...	11/19/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
	H.R.6558	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...	10/21/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.6982	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...	10/21/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.5618	To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.	10/15/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-394.
	H.R.6045	To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...	10/15/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-421.
	H.R.1532	To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-392.
	H.R.2851	To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...	10/09/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.1157	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-354.
	H.R.1343	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-355.
	H.R.3229	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.5265	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	H.J.RES.62	To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-370.
	H.R.948	To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...	10/03/2008	House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
	H.R.1424	A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...	10/03/2008	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
	H.R.6330	To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...	10/03/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
	H.R.6598	To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...	10/03/2008	House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
	H.CON.RES.378	Expressing support for designation of September 6, 2008, as Louisa Swain Day.	10/03/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	H.CON.RES.426	Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.	10/03/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	H.R.1907	To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...	10/02/2008	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1111.
	H.R.3036	To reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes.	10/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	H.R.3232	To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...	10/02/2008	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
	H.R.5244	To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...	10/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	H.R.6625	To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...	10/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
	H.R.7241	To preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.	10/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
	H.RES.1272	Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first w...	10/02/2008	Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
	H.CON.RES.393	Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".	10/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.CON.RES.405	Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".	10/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.R.1187	To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...	10/01/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	H.R.1283	To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...	09/27/2008	Received in the Senate.
	H.CON.RES.195	Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...	09/27/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	H.R.6568	To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage research and carry out an educa...	09/26/2008	Received in the Senate.
	H.R.7122	To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to continue to cove...	09/26/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.758	To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...	09/25/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
	H.R.7065	To amend the Public Health Service Act to address health workforce shortages.	09/25/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.RES.988	Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".	09/25/2008	Considered as unfinished business.
	H.RES.1333	Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.	09/25/2008	Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.1464	To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...	09/24/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
	H.R.1497	To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...	09/24/2008	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
	H.RES.1451	Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.	09/24/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
	H.R.2831	To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...	09/23/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	H.RES.1227	Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...	09/23/2008	Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.RES.1381	Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...	09/23/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
	H.RES.1435	Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...	09/23/2008	Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.CON.RES.424	Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States...	09/23/2008	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	H.CON.RES.296	Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	H.R.6960	To establish the World War I centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centenn...	09/18/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.R.6966	To require continued application of budget neutrality on a national basis in calculation of the M...	09/18/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
	H.R.6973	To require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad saf...	09/18/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
	H.RES.1462	Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and...	09/18/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.RES.1458	Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California...	09/17/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.R.6903	To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing...	09/15/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1809-1810)
	H.R.3114	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...	09/11/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.6873	To delay any application of the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment fa...	09/11/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774)
	H.R.4040	To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...	08/31/2008	Cleared for White House.
	H.R.5477	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...	08/12/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.6085	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...	08/12/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.1108	To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.R.1338	To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...	08/01/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
	H.R.2964	To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...	08/01/2008	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 928.
	H.R.3021	To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.R.6791	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products a...	08/01/2008	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
	H.R.6826	To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...	08/01/2008	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
	H.CON.RES.400	Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and hea...	08/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
	H.R.6594	To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...	07/31/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.6701	To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...	07/31/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
	H.R.6725	To establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effe...	07/31/2008	Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
	H.RES.1395	Expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electroni...	07/31/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.CON.RES.403	Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...	07/31/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.6652	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for ...	07/30/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.6655	To authorize assistance for Liberia.	07/30/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.RES.896	Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...	07/30/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
	H.R.1553	To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...	07/29/2008	Signed by President.
	H.RES.194	Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.	07/29/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
	H.R.6578	To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its rep...	07/24/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7079-7093; text of measure as intro...
	H.R.3403	A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 91...	07/23/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.3914	To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by defa...	07/22/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.RES.1202	Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.	07/22/2008	Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.R.6548	To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the Dis...	07/18/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
	H.R.634	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...	07/17/2008	Signed by President.
	H.CON.RES.299	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.	07/16/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.R.4185	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...	07/15/2008	Signed by President.
	H.RES.1323	Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's Colle...	07/15/2008	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6496-6498)
	H.CON.RES.236	Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino.	07/14/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	H.R.4174	To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...	07/10/2008	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
	H.R.5541	To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...	07/10/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	H.R.6122	To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on th...	07/10/2008	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.RES.1337	Condemning the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election o...	07/10/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.R.5741	To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fisher...	07/09/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
	H.R.6434	To establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United ...	07/09/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1414-1415)
	H.RES.353	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...	07/09/2008	UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
	H.RES.1260	Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".	07/09/2008	Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.RES.1322	Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous...	07/09/2008	Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.RES.1328	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.	07/09/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.65	To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.	07/08/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	H.R.6256	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...	07/01/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
	H.R.3195	To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	06/27/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
	H.R.6408	To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safet...	06/27/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
	H.CON.RES.365	Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.	06/27/2008	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
	H.R.2910	To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...	06/26/2008	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.R.6251	To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...	06/26/2008	Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
	H.R.6381	To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...	06/26/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.3289	To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.	06/25/2008	Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
	H.CON.RES.382	Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mar...	06/25/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
	H.R.3014	To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.	06/24/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.3189	To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...	06/24/2008	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 .
	H.RES.111	Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.	06/24/2008	Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
	H.RES.1283	Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit L...	06/24/2008	Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.RES.1242	Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...	06/23/2008	Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
	H.RES.1290	Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...	06/20/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	H.CON.RES.337	Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...	06/20/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	H.CON.RES.350	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...	06/20/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	H.R.6320	To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based comm...	06/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1292-1293)
	H.RES.1002	Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".	06/18/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
	H.R.6210	To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool...	06/17/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.6286	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Ric...	06/17/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.RES.1275	Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.	06/17/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.R.5912	To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonm...	06/12/2008	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711.
	H.R.5954	To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...	06/12/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.R.359	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	H.R.512	To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	H.R.2268	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...	06/11/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
	H.R.6238	To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...	06/11/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.4926	To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...	06/10/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
	H.R.1328	To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.	06/06/2008	Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
	H.R.3058	To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...	06/05/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
	H.R.6201	To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...	06/05/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.RES.1239	Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of mar...	06/05/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
	H.R.5451	To reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes.	06/04/2008	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	H.R.6029	To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...	06/04/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
	H.R.2517	To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...	06/03/2008	Signed by President.
	H.R.6104	To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...	06/03/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
	H.CON.RES.367	Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...	06/03/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.6153	To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affa...	05/22/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	H.RES.1232	Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.	05/22/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
	H.CON.RES.300	Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in im...	05/22/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	H.R.493	To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...	05/21/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-233.
	H.R.2744	To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...	05/21/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
	H.R.6089	To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...	05/21/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.6100	To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consum...	05/21/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
	H.RES.369	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.	05/21/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
	H.RES.1124	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...	05/21/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
	H.RES.1216	Supporting the efforts to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure through computed tomography scans...	05/21/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.RES.1217	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the prevention of mental disorders and ...	05/21/2008	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
	H.R.5632	To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.	05/20/2008	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	H.RES.1054	Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans.	05/20/2008	Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.R.406	A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...	05/19/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
	H.R.2894	To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...	05/19/2008	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
	H.R.6022	To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...	05/19/2008	Presented to President.
	H.RES.1142	Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.	05/19/2008	Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	H.CON.RES.331	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.	05/19/2008	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	H.CON.RES.352	Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purpos...	05/16/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.980	To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...	05/15/2008	S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
	H.RES.1134	Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.	05/14/2008	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
	H.RES.1173	Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.	05/14/2008	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
	H.RES.1191	Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".	05/14/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	H.R.1534	To prohibit certain sales, distributions, and transfers of elemental mercury, to prohibit the exp...	05/13/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
	H.R.1512	To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...

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