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


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6558To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6982To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...10/10/2008Presented to President.
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.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.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
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.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-370.
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.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...10/03/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
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.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5618To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
10/03/2008Presented to President.
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.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.CON.RES.378Expressing support for designation of September 6, 2008, as Louisa Swain Day.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.426Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1111.
H.R.3036To reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.7090To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st...10/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.7241To preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.1272Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first w...10/02/2008Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.405Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.CON.RES.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...09/27/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6568To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage research and carry out an educa...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.7122To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to continue to cove...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.R.7065To amend the Public Health Service Act to address health workforce shortages.
09/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.RES.1435Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.424Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6949To amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.
09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.6960To establish the World War I centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centenn...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6966To require continued application of budget neutrality on a national basis in calculation of the M...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6973To require rail carriers to develop positive rail control system plans for improving railroad saf...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.RES.1462Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1458Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6903To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing...09/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1809-1810)
H.R.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6873To delay any application of the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment fa...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774)
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.5477To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.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.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 928.
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.6791To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase Federal excise taxes on tobacco products a...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.400Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and hea...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
H.R.6594To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...07/31/2008Subcommittee Hearings 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.R.6725To establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effe...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1395Expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electroni...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6652To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for ...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6655To authorize assistance for Liberia.
07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.R.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.R.6578To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its rep...07/24/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7079-7093; text of measure as intro...
H.R.3403A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 91...07/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3914To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by defa...07/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.6548To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the Dis...07/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.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.4185To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1323Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's Colle...07/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6496-6498)
H.CON.RES.236Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino.
07/14/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.6122To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on th...07/10/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1337Condemning the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election o...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5741To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fisher...07/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1322Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous...07/09/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.6256To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...07/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.6408To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safet...06/27/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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.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.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.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.CON.RES.382Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.1283Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit L...06/24/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.6320To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based comm...06/19/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1292-1293)
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.6210To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6286To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1025 Nevin Avenue in Ric...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.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.5912To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonm...06/12/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711.
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.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.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.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.6201To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1239Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of mar...06/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5451To reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes.
06/04/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
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.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.6153To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affa...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.300Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in im...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6100To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and consum...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1216Supporting the efforts to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure through computed tomography scans...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1054Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans.
05/20/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
H.RES.1142Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.
05/19/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purpos...05/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1534To prohibit certain sales, distributions, and transfers of elemental mercury, to prohibit the exp...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
H.R.1512To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.CON.RES.342Expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restric...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1096Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic As...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
H.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.5766To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security th...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.R.5793To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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.CON.RES.328Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay,...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.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.R.3639To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southe...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.