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DAVIS, Danny K., a Representative from Illinois; born in Parkdale, Ashley County, Ark., September 6, 1941; graduated from Savage High School; B.A., Arkansas A.M. & N. College, 1961; M.S., Chicago State University, Chicago, Ill., 1968; Ph.D., Union Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1977; clerk, Chicago, Ill., Post Office, 1961-1965; teacher, Chicago Public Schools, 1962-1968; executive director, Greater Lawndale Conservation Commission, 1969; director of training, Martin L. King Neighborhood Health Center, 1969-1971; executive director, Westside Health Center, 1975-1981; alderman, Chicago, Ill., city council, 1979-1990; commissioner, Cook County, Ill., board, 1990-1996; unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1984 and 1986; elected as a Democrat to

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5683To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purpo...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8070-8073; text of measure a...
H.R.5551To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to implement the increase provided under t...07/25/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
H.RES.1355Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, inclu...07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.RES.1225Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as "National Safety Month".
06/09/2008Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1149Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.3395To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote responsible ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.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.4216To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of lo...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.4217To study the access to and success in education of minority males, including high school graduati...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.CON.RES.155Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.4880To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide for the implementation of protecti...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial S...
H.R.3892To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
10/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.3935To extend the time limit of the authority of the Frederick Douglass Gardens, Inc., to establish a...10/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.CON.RES.226Calling on the United States Postal Service to create a special exterior light display on March 4...10/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2188To establish kinship navigator programs, to establish kinship guardianship assistance payments fo...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3551To reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, to modify th...09/18/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.569Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that observing a Movement Disorders Awarenes...07/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.570Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...07/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.571Supporting the goals and ideals of National Health Center Week in order to raise awareness of hea...07/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.192Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorde...07/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.307Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...05/08/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 307.
H.RES.308Remembering and honoring the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of ...04/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1518To allow employees of Federally-qualified health centers to obtain health coverage under chapter ...03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1621To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older ...03/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.4137To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in ...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.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.2608An act to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003-8004)
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.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
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.6733To provide assistance to local educational agencies in areas of the Midwest adversely affected by...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1677)
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.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
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.6660To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing, administering, or enforcing any rule, regulation...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632)
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.6706To provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1324Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and co...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.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.R.6681To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Vine Street in New L...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.160To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition g...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-796.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-792.
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.6123To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to cyberbullying.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6605To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a refundable tax credit for heating fuels and t...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.6572To encourage States and units of general local government to use amounts received under the commu...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and C...
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.R.5781To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
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.RES.1352Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation ...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6500To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of new participants...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.6520To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community b...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.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.R.6491To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises e...07/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1457)
H.R.6499To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the estate and gift tax.
07/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.CON.RES.369Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th ann...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.6477To repeal a limitation in the Labor-Management Relations Act regarding requirements for labor org...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.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.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.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.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.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.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.RES.1310Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protec...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.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.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.R.3654To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement be...06/24/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5876To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in res...06/24/2008H.AMDT.1098 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H5959-5961; text: ...
H.R.6353To amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.
06/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judicia...
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.1303Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expressio...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
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.R.6347To facilitate the use of HOPE VI grant amounts by certain public housing agencies that have suffe...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Arm...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.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.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.6321To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against income tax to a...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.6212To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the ...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5912To amend title 39, United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonm...06/12/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-711.
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...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.R.6248To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit unfair practices in electronic payment system netwo...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.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.RES.1010Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing in the United States.
06/10/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5160-5162)
H.R.6214To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a standard home office deduction.
06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1168)
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.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.R.135To establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a...06/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-504, Part II.
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.5924To provide relief for the shortage of nurses in the United States, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5970To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.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.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6111To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to keep records of non-employees who p...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
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.5857To establish licensing and registration requirements for residential mortgage originators, improv...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.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.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.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.R.2790To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assista...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.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.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.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.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1192Supporting the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Awareness Month.
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5715To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and f...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1166Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statemen...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
H.CON.RES.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2774To support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, an...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 1...
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.R.5962To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide temporary housing related tax relief for in...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5522To require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health stand...05/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.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.RES.1154Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
H.RES.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...