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CONYERS, John, Jr., a Representative from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., May 16, 1929; attended Detroit public schools; B.A., Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich., 1957; LL.B., Wayne State Law School, Detroit, Mich., 1958; lawyer, private practice; National Guard, 1948-1950; United States Army, 1950-1954; United States Army Reserves, 1954-1957; staff, United States Representative John D. Dingell, Jr., of Michigan, 1958-1961; general counsel for three labor locals in Detroit, 1959-1964; executive board member, Detroit, Mich., American Civil Liberties Union, 1964 to present; executive board member, Detroit, Mich., NAACP, 1963 to present; referee for Michigan workmen’s compensation department, 1961-1963; elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-ninth and to the twenty

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5938To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presid...07/31/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4779To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contr...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6088To establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence victim...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6597To require the collection of data on animal cruelty crimes.
07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1551)
H.R.6613To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of dentists serving health professi...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.396Recognizing the FBI on their 100th anniversary.
07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6509To provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission....07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1478)
H.RES.1251Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock a...06/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1246Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.
06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4279To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes.
05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5994To amend the Clayton Act with respect to competitive and nondiscriminatory access to the Internet...05/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E859)
H.R.3073To provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.3172To exclude certain assets in determining eligibility under the food stamp program, the temporary ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.CON.RES.327Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3773To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...03/31/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
H.CON.RES.270To make corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1593.
03/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3679To prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution servi...02/14/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.979Recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Sta...02/14/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House.
H.RES.980Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial procedings to enf...02/14/2008Rule H. Res. 982 passed House.
H.R.5349To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.
02/13/2008Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question sha...
H.R.5038To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent the election practice known as caging, and for ...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5104To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 15 days.
01/31/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.660To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and th...01/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4175To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to data privacy and security, and for other p...12/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4780To enact title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs", as positive law....12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2599-2600)
H.R.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3387To update and improve the codification of title 46, United States Code.
11/08/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-437.
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.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.668Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
H.R.2316To provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws...06/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.
H.R.2264To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/23/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.378To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard to reduce in...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.1592To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate...05/07/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1130To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend the authority to withhold from public ava...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.1995To provide a mechanism for a determination on the merits of the claims brought by survivors and d...04/24/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1619To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Model T Ford Autom...04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1566To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Stevie Wonder, in recognition of his ground-breaking music...03/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.742To amend the Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002, to extend the term of the Antitrust ...02/26/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.176Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Tenth Con...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.40To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the Un...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.410To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of primary care physicians serving ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.676To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for o...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-820, Part I.
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-818, Part I.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-821, Part I.
H.R.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.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5464To direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recove...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6531To amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protectio...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 931.
H.R.6780To amend and to strengthen accountability features introduced by the Notification and Federal Emp...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6796To prevent speculation and profiteering in the defaulted debt of certain poor countries, and for ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Service...
H.R.6800To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to replace the Medicare prescription drug benefit...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
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.6710To prohibit certain activities relating to the petroleum resources of Iraq, and for other purpose...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7634)
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.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6126To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6388To provide additional authorities to the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other ...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6577To express the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resource...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6654To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6655To authorize assistance for Liberia.
07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6657To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.R.6676To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require background checks for employees a...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.R.6344To provide emergency authority to delay or toll judicial proceedings in United States district an...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.RES.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...07/24/2008Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1286Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6573To create an Office of Domestic Product Promotion within the Department of Commerce to promote th...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
H.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6508To provide an alternate procedure for the prosecution of certain criminal contempts referred for ...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5312To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of certain co...07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5479To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 North Kidd Street in...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6492To regulate certain deferred prosecution agreements and nonprosecution agreements in Federal crim...07/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...07/15/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6481To create a civil action to provide judicial remedies to carry out certain treaty obligations of ...07/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6461To assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices.
07/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-754.
H.R.3329To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.1329Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Ira...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.1326Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5690To remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain ac...07/01/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4789To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other p...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.6307To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care i...06/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6362To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the Secretar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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.1301Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled f...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1293Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Ch...06/23/2008Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce...
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6341To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for othe...06/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1305)
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.RES.1270Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Z...06/18/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6270To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3079To amend the joint resolution that approved the covenant establishing the Commonwealth of the Nor...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5352To protect seniors in the United States from elder abuse by establishing specialized elder abuse ...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.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.RES.1268Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign assistance is a c...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5524To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purposes. ...06/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5593To amend title 5, United States Code, to make technical amendments to certain provisions of title...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.662To establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate a...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.1254Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federativ...06/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.5893To reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
H.R.6203To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts for re...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.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.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6020To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their fami...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.6039To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1055Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.6146To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamat...05/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1088)
H.RES.1177Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defen...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.CON.RES.354Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/21/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.353Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.3397To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in...05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred 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.5889To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan wor...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5979To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the national collection of data on stillbir...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.R.5913To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for service of process over foreign nationals i...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5950To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effectiv...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
H.R.5901To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate contributing factors to disparities ...04/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.49Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1073Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5837To make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fisca...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.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.5881To direct the President to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to eva...04/24/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
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.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.R.4109To provide for the redress of prison abuses, and for other purposes.
04/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.3393To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' reemployment rights under chapter 43 ...04/16/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5808To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5809To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consid