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Biography
DICKS, Norman DeValois, a Representative from Washington; born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash., December 16, 1940; graduated from West Bremerton High School, Bremerton, Wash., 1959; B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., 1963; J.D., University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Wash., 1968; lawyer, private practice; legislative and administrative assistant to United States Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington, 1968-1976; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth and to the fourteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1977-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7073To transfer certain land to the United States to be held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, to pl...09/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.4140To designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richard B. An...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6364To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and activitie...06/26/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.5926To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail....05/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2856For the relief of Alfredo B. de Perio, Myrna L. de Perio, Allan Rey L. de Perio, and Marc de Peri...07/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2643Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for t...06/28/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2338To establish the policy of the Federal Government to use all practicable means and measures to as...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.CON.RES.96Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be enacted a mandatory national program to...03/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.


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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed 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.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.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.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.6098To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the financial assistance provided to State,...10/03/2008Presented to President.
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.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.642To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.3815To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make ...09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
H.RES.1374Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in t...09/22/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.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.6740To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail.
08/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.6746To reauthorize and expand the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the...08/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.4806To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classific...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6193To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer policies, procedures, and...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
07/31/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/2...
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.RES.1279Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7342)
H.R.3094To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Par...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-795.
H.RES.1379Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1202Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6547To provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation ...07/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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.3227To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to allow stocking fish in certain lakes in the North C...07/15/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.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.6444To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and ...07/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
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.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.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
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.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.886To enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statute in th...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.6187To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. ...06/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.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.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
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.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.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.5953To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and services pr...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.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.R.5854To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Associ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.RES.968Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
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.RES.930Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1401To improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the Unite...02/27/2008For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1.
H.RES.790Commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the needs of the S...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.RES.985Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services D...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5403To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide an equitable distribution of land to ...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.RES.938Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, det...01/28/2008Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.RES.708Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and po...12/11/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15231-15233)
H.R.3990To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their fa...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.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.4231To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide mental health...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.811Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.4113To expand the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in the State of Washington, to protect the complete watersh...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.815Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that staff-led tours of the United States Ca...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1955To prevent homegrown terrorism, and for other purposes.
10/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3769To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the establishment of a searchable database cont...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2102To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally ...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
H.RES.735Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiv...10/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3797To require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan for the Middle East, and...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3801To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trade adjus...10/10/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and L...
H.RES.630Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winn...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.
H.RES.697Commending Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League ...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.207Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military servic...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3220Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative n...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.518Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
09/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
H.R.3187To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to understand and comp...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2015To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
09/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.554Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 554.
H.R.3212To provide certain personnel management requirements for the Transportation Security Administrati...08/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.3184To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
H.R.3368To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pulmonary hypertension clinical research ne...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1755)
H.R.1769To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reduce predation on endangered Columbia Rive...08/02/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3334To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly advance ...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3273To authorize assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses to promote exports to the People's ...08/01/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business,...
H.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.R.556To ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance o...07/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3186To understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamphetamin...07/26/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ...07/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.553Mourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contri...07/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 553.
H.R.2991To improve the availability of health information and the provision of health care by encouraging...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2060To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webca...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7479-7480)
H.R.2860To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare benefi...07/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2274To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot pr...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.2926To authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing, to in...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.529Commending Brigadier General George Stannard and the Second Vermont Brigade upon the 144th annive...06/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1551To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other progr...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1600To continue and expand upon previous congressional efforts to ensure an abundant and affordable s...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1671To establish the United States Public Service Academy.
06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.494Honoring the esteemed former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 61st birt...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1321)
H.R.251To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification informa...06/13/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.2578To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesses opera...06/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1076To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activi...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.819To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1919To designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plate...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2327To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to strengthen polar bear conservation efforts, ...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.811To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot und...05/16/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-154.
H.R.2122To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limiting the...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2169To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprise...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2165To establish a grant program to assist in the provision of safety measures to protect social work...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2053To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare anesth...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1200To provide for health care for every American and to control the cost and enhance the quality of ...04/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4034-4035)
H.R.1937To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains and to...04/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1609To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi.
04/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1000To award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unpreceden...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1259To increase the use and research of sustainable building design technology, and for other purpose...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.1738To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national screening program at the Centers f...03/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1820To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer...03/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1246To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the readiness of the Armed Forces by replacing ...03/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.J.RES.40Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men ...03/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.803To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the procurement-related activities of the D...03/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 401 of H.R. 1684 as introduced.
H.R.589To promote the development and use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and for other purposes. ...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.1673To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of passengers and crew members aboard ...03/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1590To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate.
03/21/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1280To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are ...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.1061To implement the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative and other registered traveler programs of t...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1537To modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote economic g...03/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1034To amend the National Guard Youth Challenge Program under title 32, United States Code, to exclud...03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1506To increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes.
03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1193To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare Progra...03/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.503To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, rec...03/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.CON.RES.47Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the recip...03/02/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and ...02/28/2007For Previous Action See H.R.4.
H.R.1113To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the National Institute of Diabete...02/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1134To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in...02/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.197Commending Vice President Al Gore on his well-deserved recognition for the Academy Award-winning ...02/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.718To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the...02/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1089To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to improve a...02/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
H.R.891To ensure that domestic dog and cat fur is prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured...02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.1125To modify the age-60 retirement standard for certain pilots, and for other purposes.
02/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.1142To amend title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that disability of a Federal employ...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.RES.134Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security for their efforts a...02/12/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
H.R.969To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal re...02/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.943To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes and wage w...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.450To designate the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, and for other purposes.
02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.620To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a ma...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.852To prohibit the obtaining of customer information from telecommunications carriers by false prete...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.211To facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.394To provide for payment of certain claims against the Government of Iran.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.464To provide for the provision by hospitals receiving Federal funds through the Medicare Program or...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.583To amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for medical im...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.661To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.2To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum w...02/01/2007Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1483, S1488-1512)
H.R.721To amend the Internal Revenue Code