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).
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | H.R.5830 | To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families... | 05/05/2008 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619. |
 | H.R.5842 | To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
| 04/17/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.5843 | To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other p... | 04/17/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commer... |
 | H.R.1021 | To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study regarding the suitab... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | H.R.5767 | To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Syste... | 04/10/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.R.5157 | To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ... | 03/11/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.R.5484 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes real prope... | 02/25/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.5404 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide increased ... | 02/13/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.4891 | To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immi... | 12/19/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.4299 | To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | H.R.4546 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.4547 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-Amino-4-methylbenzamide.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.4548 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Basic Blue 7.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.4549 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Basic Violet 1.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.4550 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.4551 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.3526 | To include all banking agencies within the existing regulatory authority under the Federal Trade ... | 12/06/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.CON.RES.259 | Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.
| 11/15/2007 | Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14018) |
 | H.R.3685 | To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
| 11/13/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479. |
 | H.R.3942 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the disabled surviving spouse of an ind... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.415 | To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonw... | 10/30/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3995 | To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retard... | 10/30/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.3686 | To prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity.
| 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.3838 | To temporarily increase the portfolio caps applicable to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, to provide t... | 10/16/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.R.2895 | To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p... | 10/15/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.3525 | To require rapid implementation of guidelines and regulations regarding the accuracy of consumer ... | 09/24/2007 | Presented to President. |
 | H.R.2015 | To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
| 09/05/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.2347 | A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | H.R.3252 | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the time limitation for corrections to ... | 07/31/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.2839 | To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require prot... | 06/22/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.1682 | To restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes... | 06/12/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.2591 | To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollmen... | 06/06/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me... |
 | H.R.1427 | To reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for oth... | 05/24/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.2375 | To provide wage parity for certain prevailing rate employees in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rh... | 05/24/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. |
 | H.R.2461 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit distributions from individual retirement pla... | 05/23/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
 | H.R.2227 | For the relief of Paul Green.
| 05/08/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.2046 | To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling faciliti... | 04/30/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. |
 | H.R.1257 | To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on exe... | 04/23/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.1066 | To increase community development investments by depository institutions, and for other purposes.... | 02/28/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.RES.177 | Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Tent... | 02/16/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
 | H.R.726 | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall eliminat... | 02/07/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. |
 | H.CON.RES.41 | Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.
| 01/24/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
 | H.R.127 | To amend the National Housing Act to increase the mortgage amount limits applicable to FHA mortga... | 01/04/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | H.R.5512 | To reduce the costs of producing 1-cent and 5-cent coins, provide authority to the Secretary of t... | 05/08/2008 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203-3204) |
 | H.R.5818 | To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire fo... | 05/08/2008 | H.AMDT.1042 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 219 (R... |
 | H.R.5937 | To facilitate the preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units.
| 05/08/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.6000 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas... | 05/08/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation a... |
 | H.R.980 | To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po... | 05/07/2008 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3883; text: CR ... |
 | H.R.1343 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for... | 05/07/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.1553 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ... | 05/07/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.CON.RES.317 | Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
| 05/07/2008 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.1783 | To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat... | 05/06/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.2352 | To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat... | 05/06/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.4286 | To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ... | 05/06/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.R.5353 | To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proce... | 05/06/2008 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.5976 | To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for oth... | 05/06/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E833) |
 | H.RES.1011 | Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund... | 05/05/2008 | Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
 | H.R.493 | To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a... | 05/01/2008 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made. |
 | H.R.5689 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli... | 05/01/2008 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.RES.923 | Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
| 05/01/2008 | Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote. |
 | H.RES.1169 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797) |
 | H.R.1464 | To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia... | 04/30/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.3819 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse ... | 04/30/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.4332 | To amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act to require the Council to est... | 04/30/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.RES.1127 | Condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in th... | 04/30/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.CON.RES.337 | Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco... | 04/30/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.892 | Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"... | 04/29/2008 | Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
 | H.RES.1079 | Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
| 04/29/2008 | Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.R.5613 | To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu... | 04/28/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719. |
 | H.CON.RES.322 | Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th... | 04/28/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
 | H.R.3219 | To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
| 04/25/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. |
 | H.R.3327 | To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
| 04/25/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. |
 | H.R.5541 | To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act... | 04/25/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. |
 | H.R.5825 | To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o... | 04/25/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
 | H.R.65 | To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
| 04/24/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
 | H.R.2634 | To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U... | 04/24/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.5528 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Commercial Street in... | 04/24/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove... |
 | H.R.5829 | To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme... | 04/24/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.5894 | To provide funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program of the Federal Emergency Management... | 04/24/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.J.RES.62 | To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu... |
 | H.RES.1153 | Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
| 04/24/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
 | H.R.5877 | To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va... | 04/23/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E708) |
 | H.R.5244 | To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext... | 04/17/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. |
 | H.R.5036 | To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ... | 04/15/2008 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor... |
 | H.R.281 | To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa... | 04/14/2008 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581. |
 | H.R.2016 | To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
| 04/10/2008 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C... |
 | H.R.3965 | To extend the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for ... | 04/10/2008 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-579. |
 | H.R.5395 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S... | 04/10/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove... |
 | H.R.1593 | To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime... | 04/09/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.RES.1077 | Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and ent... | 04/09/2008 | Considered as unfinished business. |
 | H.RES.1093 | Calling on the President not to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing ... | 04/09/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.RES.1081 | Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
| 04/08/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.1108 | To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority... | 04/02/2008 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.CON.RES.321 | Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq... | 04/02/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,... |
 | H.RES.185 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee population... | 04/01/2008 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1836-1839) |
 | H.R.4544 | To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t... | 03/28/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. |
 | H.R.3956 | To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe the weights and the compositions of circu... | 03/25/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. |
 | H.R.5645 | To exclude assistance payments under certain post-foster care guardianship assistance programs fr... | 03/14/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.R.5573 | To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. |
 | H.R.5626 | To reassert the constitutional role of Congress in making long-term security commitments, to defe... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,... |
 | H.R.5633 | To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit certain discriminatory uses of consumer report... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.J.RES.79 | Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcas... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.RES.1050 | Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
 | H.R.2964 | To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci... | 03/11/2008 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.5534 | To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ... | 03/11/2008 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.RES.1024 | Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and America... | 03/11/2008 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024. |
 | H.R.1084 | To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, ... | 03/07/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 609. |
 | H.R.1424 | To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ... | 03/07/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610. |
 | H.CON.RES.286 | Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th... | 03/06/2008 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.20 | To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi... | 03/05/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3... |
 | H.RES.951 | Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palesti... | 03/05/2008 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951. |
 | H.RES.1022 | Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
| 03/05/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.RES.1019 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the Un... | 03/04/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
 | H.R.5465 | To require the Department of Defense to implement a pain care initiative, and for other purposes.... | 02/29/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
 | H.R.5478 | To provide for the continued minting and issuance of certain $1 coins in 2008.
| 02/29/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.CON.RES.305 | Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
| 02/29/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
 | H.R.1 | To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ... | 02/28/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
 | H.RES.1008 | Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
| 02/28/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274) |
 | H.R.5507 | To require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and co... | 02/27/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,... |
 | H.R.3521 | To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme... | 02/26/2008 | Rule H. Res. 974 passed House. |
 | H.R.5499 | To provide for a timetable for the redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and t... | 02/26/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,... |
 | H.R.5425 | To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti... | 02/19/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. |
 | H.R.5473 | To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ... | 02/14/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.5140 | To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business inv... | 02/13/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | H.RES.973 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
| 02/12/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. |
 | H.R.5265 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m... | 02/07/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.5236 | To promote the use of certain materials harvested from public lands in the production of renewabl... | 02/06/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. |
 | H.R.4926 | To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for auto... | 02/05/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
 | H.R.5167 | To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t... | 01/29/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | H.R.5180 | Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By... | 01/29/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ... |
 | H.RES.938 | Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, det... | 01/28/2008 | Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
 | H.R.3959 | To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates ... | 01/24/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.409 | To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish nat... | 01/23/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
 | H.R.5132 | To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Interagency W... | 01/23/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. |
 | H.CON.RES.198 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne... | 01/23/2008 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | H.R.3524 | To reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and ... | 01/22/2008 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.5058 | To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the... | 01/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46) |
 | H.R.4236 | To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
| 01/16/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. |
 | H.R.4838 | To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
| 01/16/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. |
 | H.R.4959 | To provide for congressional consultation with respect to any long-term security, economic, or po... | 01/15/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,... |
 | H.J.RES.76 | Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense... | 01/15/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.R.4611 | To prohibit racial profiling.
| 01/14/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
 | H.R.797 | An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters rel... | 12/26/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-157. |
 | H.R.2761 | To extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purpos... | 12/26/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-160. |
 | H.R.3703 | To amend section 5112(p)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code, to allow an exception from the $1... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | H.R.4857 | To limit liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Ac... | 12/20/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
 | H.R.6 | An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the... | 12/19/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-140. |
 | H.R.3793 | To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor... | 12/19/2007 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C... |
 | H.R.3890 | An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a... | 12/19/2007 | S.AMDT.3889 Amendment SA 3889 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR ... |
 | H.RES.896 | Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr... | 12/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.1947 | To promote public safety and improve the welfare of captive big cats, and for other purposes.
| 12/18/2007 | Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA. |
 | H.R.3315 | To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.... | 12/18/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-139. |
 | H.RES.851 | Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th... | 12/17/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851. |
 | H.RES.882 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan... | 12/17/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.R.4545 | To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
| 12/13/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.4660 | To require the videotaping of strategic interrogations and certain other interactions between det... | 12/13/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Pe... |
 | H.R.1236 | To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
 | H.R.3609 | To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ... | 12/12/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.4450 | To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
| 12/11/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.2930 | To amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 to improve the program under such section for sup... | 12/06/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.4043 | To amend the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to preserve and... | 12/06/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.2915 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarsh... | 12/04/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3326 | To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov... | 12/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486) |
 | H.R.3915 | To amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountabilit... | 12/03/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.4114 | To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
| 12/03/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
 | H.R.4204 | To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
| 11/16/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.4206 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utilization of... | 11/15/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me... |
 | H.R.4102 | To phase out the use of private military contractors.
| 11/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13867) |
 | H.R.4188 | To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an actio... | 11/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2418-2419) |
 | H.J.RES.64 | Clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for Use of M... | 11/14/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.CON.RES.122 | Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
| 11/14/2007 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
 | H.RES.760 | Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
| 11/13/2007 | Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
 | H.RES.819 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe... | 11/13/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.4089 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and procedures... | 11/09/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.3643 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Coordinated Environmental Public Health Net... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.3865 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.3932 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescri... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | H.R.4087 | To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. |
 | H.R.1497 | To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested... | 11/07/2007 | Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Discharged. |
 | H.R.3837 | To require escrows for certain mortgage loans, to improve mortgage servicing, to promote sustaina... | 11/07/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.R.4061 | To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy... | 11/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341) |
 | H.RES.782 | Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major Le... | 11/06/2007 | Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
 | H.RES.803 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe... | 11/06/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.327 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and... | 11/05/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | H.R.2262 | To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi... | 11/05/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
 | H.R.4049 | To amend section 5318 of title 31, United States Code, to eliminate regulatory burdens imposed on... | 11/01/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
 | H.R.4054 | To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ... | 11/01/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.2295 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral... | 10/31/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457. |
 | H.R.2744 | To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re... | 10/30/2007 | Committee on Education and Labor discharged. |
 | H.RES.759 | Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anni... | 10/30/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 759. |
 | H.R.508 | To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance fo... | 10/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12136-12137) |
 | H.R.1154 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/26/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
 | H.R.3010 | To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
| 10/25/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3892 | To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
| 10/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. |
 | H.R.3929 | To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, concerning length and weight limitations for vehic... | 10/24/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
 | H.R.3952 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Pleasant Street in A... | 10/24/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
 | H.R.647 | To extend for 5 years the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme... | 10/23/2007 | Committee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3229 | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit... | 10/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. |
 | H.R.3896 | To facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation... | 10/19/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
 | H.R.1975 | To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ... | 10/18/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.3585 | To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
 | H.J.RES.59 | Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum ... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.R.1727 | To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of l... | 10/16/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ... |
 | H.R.3844 | To establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan.
| 10/16/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.R.3786 | To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t... | 10/15/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
 | H.R.3757 | To provide additional protections for National Forest System lands in the Tongass National Forest... | 10/11/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. |
 | H.R.3797 | To require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan for the Middle East, and... | 10/10/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
 | H.RES.106 | Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp... | 10/10/2007 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
 | H.RES.630 | Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League Baseball Team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winn... | 10/09/2007 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630. |
 | H.R.1055 | To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision rel... | 10/04/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.2828 | To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the... | 10/04/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403. |
 | H.R.3195 | To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
| 10/04/2007 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
 | H.R.2003 | To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de... | 10/03/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.3002 | To establish a demonstration program to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ... | 10/02/2007 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-363. |
 | H.R.3121 | To restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and to provide for such... | 09/28/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.R.3663 | To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl... | 09/27/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. |
 | H.R.3691 | To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
| 09/27/2007 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
 | H.R.3698 | To establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
| 09/27/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,... |
 | H.R.835 | To reauthorize the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing assist... | 09/26/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. Wit... |
 | H.R.1302 | To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ... | 09/26/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
 | H.R.1400 | To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ... | 09/26/2007 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... |
 | H.CON.RES.140 | Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ... | 09/25/2007 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | H.R.1293 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med... | |