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DeFAZIO, Peter Anthony, a Representative from Oregon; born in Needham, Norfolk County, Mass., May 27, 1947; B.A., Tufts University, Medford, Mass., 1969; M.S., University of Oregon, Eugene, Oreg., 1977; aide to United States Representative James H. Weaver of Oregon, 1977-1982; Lane County, Oreg., commissioner, 1983-1986, and chairman, 1985-1986; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the United States Senate in a special primary election in 1995; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundredth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6370To transfer excess Federal property administered by the Coast Guard to the Confederated Tribes of...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.7240To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue rules regarding short selling of securi...10/02/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5788To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications usi...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-900.
H.R.7125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on securities transactions.
09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1443Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Pacific Crest National...09/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.6291To adjust the boundary of Oregon Caves National Monument, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6630To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled ...09/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.6726To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections to the segment designations...08/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.6795To establish an Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit.
08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3985To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to register a pe...07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.247To designate a Forest Service trail at Waldo Lake in the Willamette National Forest in the State ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.6148To make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...06/05/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
H.R.5977To amend title 49, United States Code, to require a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder t...05/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.5833To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and cos...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.4775To prohibit the manufacture, processing, possession, or distribution in commerce of the poison so...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
H.R.3513To amend the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 to designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and to amend...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5696To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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.5605To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship betw...03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4093To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to provide for penalties and enforcement for intentionally...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.3830To amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.2863To authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of Oregon to convey land and interests in lan...08/13/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3023To require the manufacturers, packers, and distributors of prescription drugs and medical devices...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2032To require the establishment of a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers to compute cost-of-l...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2433To prohibit the designation of any agency, bureau, or other entity of the Department of Homeland ...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1726To promote more humane treatment of farm animals.
05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.2031To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.
04/25/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,...
H.R.1500To provide for the stabilization of prices for gasoline, and for other purposes.
03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.1081To further competition in the insurance industry.
02/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.17To reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for oth...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1463, H1469)
H.R.548To establish a Congressional Trade Office.
01/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.CON.RES.33Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against I...01/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed 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.554To provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other purpos...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
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.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.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.6635To prohibit the open-air cultivation of genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crop...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R.6636To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poult...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.6637To provide additional protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by gen...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
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.6585To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 311 Southwest 2nd Street...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.2701To strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promotin...09/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-904.
H.R.6489To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 4th Street in Lake O...09/29/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6869To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a rule with respect to border security sea...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.7235To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act the amount of deposits insured under that Act.
09/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.R.6126To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
09/26/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-894.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.3999To amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to s...09/23/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6922To amend the Small Business Act to provide low-interest loans to small business concerns providin...09/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6896To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of tax on ...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6904To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 NW 24th Avenue in P...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6290To designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes.
09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
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.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.6782To create an electronic employment eligibility verification system to ensure that all workers in ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, ...
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.6830To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the deve...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mea...
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.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6411To strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.5607To provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state sec...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.1321Honoring the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program for its outstanding achievements.
07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6584To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 19300 South Molalla Aven...07/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6586To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3624 Commercial Street S...07/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6570To encourage increased production of natural gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natur...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and G...
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.3248To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...07/16/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
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.RES.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1182Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Governm...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6432-6433)
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.1329Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Ira...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6434To establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United ...07/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1414-1415)
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.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.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.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.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.6398To impose a permanent prohibition on the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.3189To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...06/24/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 .
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.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.1734To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 630 Northeast Killingswo...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.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.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1195To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...06/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6202To promote the well-being of animals held for commercial use by providing such animals protection...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1157-1158)
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5451To reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, and for other purposes.
06/04/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6172To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay f...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6151To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to drug and device advertising, an...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.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.339Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...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.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.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.6057To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activ...05/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
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.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.5220To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3800 SW. 185th Avenue in...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5960To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respec...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.5976To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for oth...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.R.2313To establish research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for marine...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17...
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.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.5913To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for service of process over foreign nationals i...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2809To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next ge...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
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.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5610To designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands, Bureau of Land Management Lan...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.2634To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3639To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southe...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.5842To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5852To prohibit the conducting of invasive research on great apes, and for other purposes.
04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.R.5617To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require the disclosure of political intelligence ...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5762To prohibit the use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and to require the Secretary of Agr...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.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.R.5668To prohibit Federal government officials and employees from attending the opening ceremonies of t...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2833To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Publi...03/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.936Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's nationa...03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.R.5510To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the di...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.R.5560To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1469To establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual E...03/04/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
H.RES.1019Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the Un...03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.294Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense take immediate steps to appoint do...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5236To promote the use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewabl...02/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
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.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.935Honoring the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's Conference of Governors, support...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61)
H.CON.RES.198Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5087To prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to take effe...01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58-59)
H.RES.772Recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, and for ...01/22/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 772.
H.R.4934To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.5056To provide for the appointment of a high-level United States representative or special envoy for ...01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5058To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the...01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46)
H.R.4936To amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.4959To provide for congressional consultation with respect to any long-term security, economic, or po...01/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.J.RES.76Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3284To amend title 49, United States Code, by repealing the provision regarding the acquisition manag...12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into H.R. 2764, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008.
H.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
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.J.RES.15Recognizing the contributions of the Christmas tree industry to the United States economy.
12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.1947To promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes.
12/18/2007Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
H.R.4835To promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communication...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.R.4329To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negot...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.R.4230To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a school-based health clinic program, and for...12/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4130To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible f...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.