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CUELLAR, Henry, a Representative from Texas; born in Laredo, Webb County, Tex., September 19, 1955; A.A., Laredo Community College, Laredo, Tex., 1976; B.S., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1978; J.D., University of Texas, 1981; MA., Texas A&M University, Laredo, Tex., 1982; PhD., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1998; lawyer, private practice; member of the Texas state house of representatives, 1987-2001; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the United States of Representatives in 2002; Texas secretary of state, 2001; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Ninth Congress (January 3, 2005-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.404To require the establishment of customer service standards for Federal agencies.
10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
H.R.6392To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to design...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.R.7088To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize funding...09/25/2008Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee ...
H.R.6468To disqualify any individual who engages in or is convicted of human smuggling from operating a c...07/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5890To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Community Preparedness Division of th...04/30/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5863To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1909To increase the number of Federal judgeships in certain judicial districts with heavy caseloads o...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7303-7304)
H.R.2431To authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology, and ...06/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Eisenhower Stre...06/01/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2499To amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business D...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.1866To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment under part A of the Medicare P...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1377To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for an individual teac...03/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.702To authorize any alien who has been issued a valid machine-readable biometric border crossing ide...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.502To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance to improve security and promo...01/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.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.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.6437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue i...10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.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.5577To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the S...10/03/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
H.R.6020To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their fami...10/03/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-912.
H.R.6670To open areas of the Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas leasing, to direct the Commodity Futu...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6849To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit pro...10/03/2008Presented to President.
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.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authoriz...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.429Recognizing the importance of the United States wine industry to the American economy.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.7175To amend the Small Business Act to improve the section 7(a) lending program, and for other purpos...09/30/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.RES.1518Honoring the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing the appreciation and understanding of the U...09/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.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.R.6964To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to ensure that actions taken by regulatory agen...09/18/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees o...
H.R.6709To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...09/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
09/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1527A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cond...09/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1428Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, ...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1383Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.
09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.6295To enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operating or em...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.6041To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal"....07/31/2008Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-814.
H.R.6691To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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.6617To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration ...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.R.3721To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lore...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5517To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, ...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.984Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6416-6417)
H.R.6439To amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affair...07/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1336Encouraging the United States Secretary of State to work with the Government of Pakistan to secur...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.6070To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military pe...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.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.1250Honoring the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field for protecting the po...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.1333To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.4179To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individ...06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.6276To repeal section 9(k) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
06/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.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.6028To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law a...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5921To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per country level for employment-ba...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.R.6129To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 7 months the Medicare phy...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1210Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week.
05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.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.3720To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco,...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3988To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard ...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.1155Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship.
05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3101-3102)
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.R.4183To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the National Urban Search and Rescue Resp...04/30/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
H.R.5684To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5914To clarify the authority of the Federal Financing Bank to purchase loans guaranteed under part B ...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.578Expressing 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, as amended.
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.R.5869To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5882To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses o...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4193To provide for an automatic one-year extension of the authorizations of appropriations and direct...04/25/2008Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
H.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4774To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10250 John Saunders Road...03/28/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.4014To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.RES.1058Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week.
03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5592To establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for bioterrorism p...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5549To expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for...03/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.1401To improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the Unite...02/27/2008For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1.
H.R.5469To provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields.
02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.RES.963Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other p...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5435To address the digital television transition in border states.
02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.RES.954Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of...02/12/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H820-823)
H.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.934Congratulating the city of Baytown, Texas, on its 60th anniversary.
01/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4015To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.4900To reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and r...01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.3974To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 797 Sam Bass Road in Rou...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.4458To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility A...12/13/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4504To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to reimburse State and local governm...12/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.3753To increase the pay of Federal judges, and for other purposes.
12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.785Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.
12/11/2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R.4309To require the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress re...12/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.826Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act...12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
H.CON.RES.253Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and contin...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2784To greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by termina...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
H.R.4020To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectiv...11/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
H.R.3697To amend the Public Health Service Act to address antimicrobial resistance.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4126To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the depreciation recovery period for certain...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4016To provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2337)
H.R.4079To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require that temp...11/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.RES.787Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3987To provide emergency tax relief for persons affected by California wildfires in October of 2007. ...10/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.CON.RES.172Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in...10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
H.R.3926To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance existing ...10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.729Commending the 1st-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion of the Texas Army National Guard for the...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.CON.RES.25Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Ja...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.3801To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjus...10/10/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and L...
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.588Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.654Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654.
H.RES.687Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil ...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
H.R.694To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.RES.714Supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goal...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2068)
H.R.2584To amend the Public Health Service Act to alleviate critical shortages of physicians in the field...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1149-1155)
H.R.2585To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement polici...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11149-11155)
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.642Expressing sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central Ame...09/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 642.
H.CON.RES.140Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.216Recognizing the wine and winegrape industry of Texas for having an economic impact of $1,000,000,...09/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3317To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve and enhance the Gaining Early Awareness and ...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3506To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain amounts of cancel...09/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2992To amend the Small Business Act to improve trade programs, and for other purposes.
09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepr...
H.R.3020To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Microloan program, and for other purposes.
09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepr...
H.R.3162To amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children...09/04/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3099To amend title 10, to permit members of the Selected Reserves and members of the reserve componen...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3053To protect private property rights.
08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1425To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4551 East 52nd Street in...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2688To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street i...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.1700To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT g...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.3418To provide for a permanent exclusion from gross income for employer-provided educational assistan...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3430To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and vio...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9662)
H.R.3283To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to provide foster childr...08/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.197Commending the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for recognizing the next generation of Latino role mo...08/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3267To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
07/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.490Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.RES.501Commending Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros for reaching 3,000 base hits as a Major League Base...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.RES.551Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurrica...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.RES.568Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion"...07/30/2007Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.585Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international huma...07/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2518To implement certain measures to increase the effectiveness of international child abduction reme...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2617To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to high-need local educational agencies to es...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3140To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued beneficiary access t...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.510Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year Pre...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.RES.553Mourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contri...07/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 553.
H.R.2960To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 t...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1583)
H.R.3098To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate com...07/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.361To amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to ...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.RES.294A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status o...07/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
H.R.2574To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
H.R.3004To reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.
07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.