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DELAHUNT, William D., a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Quincy, Norfolk County, Mass., July 18, 1941; graduated from Thayer Academy, Braintree, Mass.; B.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt., 1963; J.D., Boston College School of Law, Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1967; United States Coast Guard Reserves, 1963-1971; lawyer, private practice; member of the Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1973-1975; Norfolk County, Mass., district attorney, 1975-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7258To create a new Consumer Credit Safety Commission, to provide individual consumers of credit with...10/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.1777To amend the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 to make permanent the favorable treatment of...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.7142To provide for assessment and identification of sites as appropriate for the location of offshore...09/26/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.
H.R.6962To facilitate the provision of humanitarian relief to Cuba.
09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6727To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles....08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1647-1648)
H.R.6344To provide emergency authority to delay or toll judicial proceedings in United States district an...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.6535To amend the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000.
07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6149To facilitate the installation of wind turbines and other renewable energy generating technology ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6336To extend the authority for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.1205Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 ...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6054To establish a United States Human Rights Commission to monitor compliance by the United States w...05/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5626To reassert the constitutional role of Congress in making long-term security commitments, to defe...03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.877To amend the Adams National Historical Park Act of 1998 to include the Quincy Homestead within th...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.267Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio R...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.249Recognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural understanding a...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.723Providing for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611.
10/10/2007Considered as privileged matter.
H.R.3396To promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxe...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.CON.RES.202Noting the absence of human rights as a topic of discussion in the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Dialogue ...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2033To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide protection for fashion design.
05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.1778To amend title 35, United States Code, to allow the Director of the United States Patent and Trad...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.R.559To promote renewable fuel and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.1016To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of ...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.757To allow United States nationals and permanent residents to visit family members in Cuba, and for...01/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...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.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6083To authorize funding to conduct a national training program for State and local prosecutors.
10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6874To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Se...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...10/03/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-913.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
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.6341To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for othe...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6429To establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
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.CON.RES.426Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-906.
H.R.3036To reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.5853To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachu...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authoriz...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.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.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.7051To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorize...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5638To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain compo...09/27/2008Considered by Senate.
H.RES.389Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1499Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.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.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
H.RES.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8652-8655)
H.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.RES.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...09/15/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Reid for Senator Biden with amendments. With ...
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...09/15/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5868To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Force...09/11/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Pearce. Petition No: 110-18. (Discharge petition text ...
H.R.6873To delay any application of the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment fa...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774)
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing w...09/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...09/09/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7869-7870)
H.RES.1254Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federativ...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1383Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.
09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.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.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.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.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.6734To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage increased access to alternative fuels.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6738To establish a National Bioenergy Partnership.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6663To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide additional clarification with regard to the imp...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciar...
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1351Resolution expressing support for the United Nations/African Union Hybrid operation in Darfur (UN...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7347-7350)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
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.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.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.R.6597To require the collection of data on animal cruelty crimes.
07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1551)
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.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.R.6538To provide funding for home energy assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of ...07/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6830)
H.R.415To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonw...07/17/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.6328To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.5312To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of certain co...07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5528To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Commercial Street in...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1348Honoring Anne d'Harnoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader an...07/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.6401To spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable electricity generation in the United States thr...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6481To create a civil action to provide judicial remedies to carry out certain treaty obligations of ...07/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6439To amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affair...07/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6473To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of produ...07/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education a...
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.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.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.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
H.R.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.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.380Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.
06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
H.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...06/23/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (...
H.RES.1051Congratulating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and l...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1528To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and f...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...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.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.6195To authorize the Korean War Veterans Association to establish a commemorative work on Federal lan...06/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.5060To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants describe...06/05/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-697.
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.RES.1246Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.
06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6039To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.1114Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.RES.1195Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave...05/20/2008Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1113Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothe...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.1011Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...05/05/2008Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5684To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1043Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native America...04/29/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.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.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.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.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.RES.1123Calling on the President of the United States not to commit the United States to any status of fo...04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.5823To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their inc...04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
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.5629To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar bio...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
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.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.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.1064Recognizing Gordon "Gordie" Howe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5602To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to treat certain domestica...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1045Recognizing the paramount need to address the threat of international terrorism and protect the g...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1044Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by ...03/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5547To amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that the mission and functions of Regional Transmission ...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3111To provide for the administration of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a unit of t...03/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5535To amend the Peace Corps Act to provide continued funding for the Peace Corps, to increase the re...03/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1226)
H.R.5529To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand t...03/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E296)
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.3223To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a grant program to ensure coastal a...02/28/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.