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CUMMINGS, Elijah Eugene, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., January 18, 1951; graduated from Baltimore City College High School, Baltimore, Md., 1969; B.S., Howard University, Washington, D.C., 1973; J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Md., 1976; lawyer, private practice; chief judge, Maryland Moot Court Board; member of the Maryland state house of delegates, 1983-1996, serving as speaker pro tempore, 1995-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fourth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Kweisi Mfume, reelected to the five succeeding Congresses (April 16, 1996-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.870Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5279To establish the Baltimore National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, and for other purpose...02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.4214To improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of community and healthcare-associated infect...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2884To assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for other purpo...11/08/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3563To provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education.
09/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.933To establish within the United States Marshals Service a short term State witness protection prog...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10409)
H.RES.536Recognizing the Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse Team as the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Associ...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2722To restructure the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program, and for other purposes.
08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.RES.526Supporting home ownership and responsible lending.
07/11/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7505)
H.R.2615To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the limitation on the authority of the Departmen...06/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.2371To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental se...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5687, E1140-1141)
H.R.582To provide the Secretary of Education with authority to give preference, in the distribution of c...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.CON.RES.127Supporting home ownership and responsible lending.
04/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1985To foster the development of minority-owned small businesses.
04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)
H.R.439To establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse in the National Archive...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
H.R.1499To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax certain comm...03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2464)
H.R.99To provide for the establishment of a hazardous materials cooperative research program.
01/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.802To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.
07/22/2008Became Public Law No: 110-280.
H.RES.1241Resolution congratulating Ensign DeCarol Davis upon her serving as the valedictorian of the Coast...07/22/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6777-6780)
H.RES.1359Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and fo...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...07/17/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-762.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...07/17/2008Conference held.
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6551To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a loan repayment program for faculty member...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...07/16/2008Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
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.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
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.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.RES.1067Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421)
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.RES.1328Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.1320Expressing support for designation of July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
07/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.6052To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in ...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.1889To require prisons and other correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract w...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
H.R.6416To codify existing sanctions against the Government of Sudan until the Government of Sudan meets ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5781To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...06/19/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.3774To provide for greater diversity within, and to improve policy direction and oversight of, the Se...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
H.R.4106To improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employe...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...06/18/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.R.6003To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1220-1222)
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.6270To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for...06/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.1388To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States...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.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.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.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.RES.127Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th ...06/09/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5540To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.CON.RES.309Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enfo...06/04/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.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.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.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.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.6076To amend the Truth in Lending Act to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.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.CON.RES.308Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
05/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2881To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...05/07/2008Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 383.
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.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
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.R.5946To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day registra...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) 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.R.2830To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration an...04/28/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.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.3219To 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.3928To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require certain recip...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.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.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.R.5178To enhance public safety by improving the reintegration of youth offenders into the families and ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.5179To establish in the Department of Education an Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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.5719To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay im...04/16/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...04/15/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5804To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to the treatment of indiv...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
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.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5718To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1085Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5702To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives...04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5697To prohibit the use of certain funds related to the 2008 Olympic Games in China, and for other pu...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.RES.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
H.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
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.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.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.854Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the Internati...03/11/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462)
H.R.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
H.R.5550To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age to qualify for coverage as a "c...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.CON.RES.289Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas...03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.5229To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitleme...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.5507To require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and co...02/27/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5488To provide for the recovery and stability of Iraq, and for other purposes.
02/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5461To require the President to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.