Biography
FRANK, Barney, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Bayonne, Hudson County, N.J., March 31, 1940; graduated from Bayonne High School, Bayonne, N.J., 1957; A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1962; graduate work in political science and teaching fellow in government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1962-1972; J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Mass., 1977; staff, Mayor Kevin White of Boston, Mass., 1968-1971; staff, United States Representative Michael F. Harrington of Massachusetts, 1971-1972; member of the Massachusetts state legislature, 1973-1980; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-seventh and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1981-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
H.R.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.5843To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other p...04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer...
H.R.1021To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study regarding the suitab...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.5767To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Syste...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.5484To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real prope...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5404To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide increased ...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4891To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immi...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4299To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.4546To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4547To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-Amino-4-methylbenzamide.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4548To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Basic Blue 7.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4549To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Basic Violet 1.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4550To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4551To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3526To include all banking agencies within the existing regulatory authority under the Federal Trade ...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.259Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.
11/15/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14018)
H.R.3685To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
11/13/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479.
H.R.3942To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the disabled surviving spouse of an ind...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.415To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonw...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3995To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retard...10/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3686To prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity.
10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3838To temporarily increase the portfolio caps applicable to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, to provide t...10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3525To require rapid implementation of guidelines and regulations regarding the accuracy of consumer ...09/24/2007Presented to President.
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.R.2347A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.3252To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the time limitation for corrections to ...07/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2839To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require prot...06/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1682To restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes...06/12/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2591To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollmen...06/06/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.1427To reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for oth...05/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2375To provide wage parity for certain prevailing rate employees in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rh...05/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.2461To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit distributions from individual retirement pla...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2227For the relief of Paul Green.
05/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.2046To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling faciliti...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.1257To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on exe...04/23/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1066To increase community development investments by depository institutions, and for other purposes....02/28/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.177Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Tent...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.726To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall eliminat...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
H.CON.RES.41Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.
01/24/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.127To amend the National Housing Act to increase the mortgage amount limits applicable to FHA mortga...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5512To reduce the costs of producing 1-cent and 5-cent coins, provide authority to the Secretary of t...05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203-3204)
H.R.5818To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire fo...05/08/2008H.AMDT.1042 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 219 (R...
H.R.5937To facilitate the preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units.
05/08/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation a...
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/07/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3883; text: CR ...
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.5353To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proce...05/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5976To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for oth...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E833)
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.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/01/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
H.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3819To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4332To amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act to require the Council to est...04/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.1127Condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in th...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.5528To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Commercial Street in...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5829To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...04/24/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5894To provide funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program of the Federal Emergency Management...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E708)
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
H.R.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.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
H.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.3965To extend the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for ...04/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-579.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...04/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1077Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and ent...04/09/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1093Calling on the President not to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...04/02/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.RES.185Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee population...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1836-1839)
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3956To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe the weights and the compositions of circu...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5645To exclude assistance payments under certain post-foster care guardianship assistance programs fr...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.5633To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit certain discriminatory uses of consumer report...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.RES.79Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcas...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1024Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and America...03/11/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
H.R.1084To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.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.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.RES.951Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti...03/05/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
03/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.5465To require the Department of Defense to implement a pain care initiative, and for other purposes....02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5478To provide for the continued minting and issuance of certain $1 coins in 2008.
02/29/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
02/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)
H.R.5507To require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and co...02/27/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.3521To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...02/26/2008Rule H. Res. 974 passed House.
H.R.5499To provide for a timetable for the redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and t...02/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5425To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti...02/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.R.5140To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business inv...02/13/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.4926To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for auto...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.3959To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates ...01/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.409To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish nat...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5132To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Interagency W...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.3524To reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and ...01/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.797An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters rel...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-157.
H.R.2761To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-160.
H.R.3703To amend section 5112(p)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code, to allow an exception from the $1...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4857To limit liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Ac...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...12/19/2007S.AMDT.3889 Amendment SA 3889 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR ...
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
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.882Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4545To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
12/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4660To require the videotaping of strategic interrogations and certain other interactions between det...12/13/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Pe...
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.3609To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ...12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4450To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2930To amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 to improve the program under such section for sup...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.4043To amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to preserve and...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.2915To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarsh...12/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.3915To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountabilit...12/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4206To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utilization of...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.4102To phase out the use of private military contractors.
11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13867)
H.R.4188To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an actio...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419)
H.J.RES.64Clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for Use of M...11/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.R.4089To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures...11/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3643To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Coordinated Environmental Public Health Net...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3932To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescri...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4087To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...11/07/2007Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Discharged.
H.R.3837To require escrows for certain mortgage loans, to improve mortgage servicing, to promote sustaina...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4061To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341)
H.RES.782Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major Le...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2262To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...11/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.4049To amend section 5318 of title 31, United States Code, to eliminate regulatory burdens imposed on...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...10/30/2007Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
H.RES.759Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anni...10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 759.
H.R.508To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance fo...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12136-12137)
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
10/25/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3892To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
10/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.3929To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, concerning length and weight limitations for vehic...10/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.3952To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Pleasant Street in A...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.647To extend for 5 years the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...10/23/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3896To facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.J.RES.59Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum ...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1727To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of l...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3844To establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan.
10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3786To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...10/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.3757To provide additional protections for National Forest System lands in the Tongass National Forest...10/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.R.1055To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision rel...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2003To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3002To establish a demonstration program to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ...10/02/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-363.
H.R.3121To restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and to provide for such...09/28/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.3698To establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
09/27/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,...
H.R.835To reauthorize the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing assist...09/26/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. Wit...
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.140Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...