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Biography
BUCHANAN, John Hall, Jr., a Representative from Alabama; born in Paris, Tenn., March 19, 1928; served in the United States Navy 1945-1946; graduated from Samford University, Birmingham, Ala., in 1949, did graduate work at the University of Virginia, and graduated from the Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., in 1957; served as pastor of churches in Tennessee, Virginia, and Alabama for ten years; unsuccessful candidate for election to the Eighty-eighth Congress in 1962; served as a supply pastor in the Birmingham, Ala., area and as director of finance for the Alabama Republican Party, 1962-1964; elected as a Republican to the Eighty-ninth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1965-January 3, 1981); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1980 to the Ninety-seventh

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6807To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of new neighborho...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6732To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purp...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.5770To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of potential impacts of climate change...06/04/2008Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-685, Part I.
H.R.3196To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5978To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 76 Brookside Avenue in C...05/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.4229To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a Bonus...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4084To amend title 38, United States Code, to require a study on the Department of Veterans Affairs s...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1284To increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with servic...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.706Honoring all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way and pledgin...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3758To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the alternative minimum tax by increasing th...10/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3695To prohibit an increase in the number of private security contractors performing security functio...09/27/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.2992To amend the Small Business Act to improve trade programs, and for other purposes.
09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepr...
H.CON.RES.191Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".
08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3065To amend title 38 United States Code, to modify the rate of reimbursement of State and local agen...07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.2513To require advertising for any automobile model to display information regarding the fuel consump...05/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.2292To prohibit the payment of bonuses to certain officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs unle...05/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.RES.394Recognizing the city of Port Jervis, New York, on its centennial.
05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1444To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefit payments under certain remand...04/17/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1546To authorize members of the Armed Forces receiving outpatient care at Walter Reed Army Medical Ce...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.994To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to conduct an Independent Safety Assessment of the I...02/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.6340To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
08/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-821, Part I.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4255To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide ...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.6686To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the maximum monthly rate for the military spec...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6695To amend title 38, United States Code, to conform the mileage reimbursement rates used under the ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7635)
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.R.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1248Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6049To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conser...07/29/2008Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to p...
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6578To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its rep...07/24/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7079-7093; text of measure as intro...
H.R.6601To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the deduction for business use of the home...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6562To amend title 38, United States Code, relating to presumptions of exposure for veterans who serv...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.6515To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Inte...07/17/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6697-6710; text of measure as intro...
H.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1259Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacross...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...07/10/2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1317, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten...
H.R.6122To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on th...07/10/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6439To amend title 38, United States Code to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affair...07/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6473To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of produ...07/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education a...
H.R.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.6272To authorize discretionary appropriations to carry out the Service Members Occupational Conversio...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6256To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...07/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce...
H.R.6321To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against income tax to a...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6287To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the method of determining the mileage reimbursem...06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.1483To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization fo...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.5155To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6003To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.371Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6199To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6067To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help reduce the oil prices to consumers, to re...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.R.5552To require a report on the efforts of the United States Government to increase border security. ...05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5826To increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of disability compensation for veterans ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3681To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertis...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6074To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal and for other purpos...05/21/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.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.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
H.RES.1142Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.
05/19/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.3397To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in...05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6057To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activ...05/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.2881To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...05/07/2008Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 383.
H.R.2304To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, a...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17...
H.R.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4847To reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee by Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (Oct...
H.R.5973To enhance transparency and accountability within the intelligence community for activities perfo...05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committees o...
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.R.5958To make permanent the increases made by the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 in the loan limits for ...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.4883To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for a limitation on the sale, foreclosure...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4884To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guaranty pro...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.5833To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and cos...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.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.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.5831To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide injured members o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3928To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require certain recip...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.5719To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay im...04/16/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.5823To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their inc...04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
H.R.5740To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...04/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.5700To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable credit for individuals wh...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.5315To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.
03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5564To amend title 38, United States Code, to exclude an individual who has been convicted of committ...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.RES.991Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, ...03/13/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
H.R.2701To strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promotin...03/11/2008For Further Action See H.R.3221.
H.RES.924Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and se...03/11/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and ...
H.R.1098To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...03/10/2008For Further Action See H.R.3224.
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.R.5467To amend the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) in order to prevent ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
H.R.5560To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.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.R.5527To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of susceptible populations, including ...03/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5529To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand t...03/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E296)
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.5351To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...02/28/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.RES.978Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as "School Social Work Wee...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1006-1007)
H.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.960Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII ...02/13/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.R.5402To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Environment, Energy, and Climate Chang...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.RES.954Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of...02/12/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H820-823)
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.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.943Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their l...02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H571-573)
H.R.5172To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide recovery rebates to certain individuals rec...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5087To prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to take effe...01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E58-59)
H.CON.RES.246Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the annive...01/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.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.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.RES.834Regarding the readiness decline of the Army, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Reserves, and the ...12/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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.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.4450To improve and enhance research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4296To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Medicare ...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4146To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the availability of emergency medical care for ...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3461To establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.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.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.CON.RES.162Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for me...11/08/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.3882To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.4053To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans ...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.4066To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulation and e...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.4029To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for real p...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3224To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assistance t...10/30/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.CON.RES.230Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3921To provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under the September 11 Victim Compen...10/29/2007Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-413.
H.CON.RES.172Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in...10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
H.R.995To amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the Distri...10/25/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2778To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3 Quaker Ridge Road in N...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3953To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for property taxes in determini...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.237Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 237.
H.R.3558To provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, ...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.CON.RES.221Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and condemning the attack...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.976An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...10/18/2007The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
H.R.3481To expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuries.
10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.CON.RES.238Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-scho...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Commit