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HASTINGS, Alcee Lamar, a Representative from Florida; born in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Fla., September 5, 1936; graduated Crooms Academy, Sanford, Fla, 1953; B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., 1958; attended, Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C., 1958-1960; J.D., Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, 1963; lawyer, private practice; judge of the circuit court of Broward County, Fla., 1977-1979; appointed United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, 1979-1989; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.RES.1084Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservat...04/09/2008Considered as privileged matter.
H.R.5698To amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations ...04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1055Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of...03/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, ...
H.RES.854Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the Internati...03/11/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1459-1462)
H.RES.845Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park.
03/04/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1195-1197)
H.RES.976Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for...02/13/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H877, H878-886)
H.RES.889Condemning the December 11, 2007, terrorist bombings on the people of Algeria and United Nations ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2614)
H.R.4652To direct each Federal agency to establish an Environmental Justice Office, and for other purpose...12/13/2007Referred to House Energy and Commerce
H.RES.859Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2082) to authori...12/13/2007Considered as privileged matter.
H.RES.661Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.
H.RES.824Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Sur...11/15/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 824.
H.CON.RES.256Honoring Theodor Criveanu for being named by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remem...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2394-2395)
H.RES.794Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3043) making app...11/06/2007Will the House now consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 178 (Roll no. 10...
H.R.3674To address the impending humanitarian crisis and security breakdown as a result of the mass influ...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.791Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Federal and State funded home ...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2310-2311)
H.RES.764Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 505) to express the policy of the United States reg...10/24/2007On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 175 (Roll no. 997). (cons...
H.RES.746Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillanc...10/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 746.
H.RES.624Congratulating the State of Israel on chairing a United Nations committee for the first time in h...10/15/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 624.
H.RES.713Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamen...10/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080)
H.RES.707Honoring the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's championship at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, and ...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2044)
H.R.3168To establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnersh...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3487To provide for a rotating schedule for regional selection of delegates to a national Presidential...09/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1821)
H.RES.603Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the announcement of the Government of the...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1692)
H.RES.567Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide fo...07/27/2007On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8789)
H.CON.RES.189Urging all sides to the political crisis in Ukraine to abide by the May 27, 2007, agreement which...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1595)
H.CON.RES.183Calling on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and ...07/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1519)
H.RES.287To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America", and for other purposes...07/11/2007Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.514Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2643) making appropriations for the Department of t...06/26/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7083)
H.RES.498Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of S...06/20/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6749-6753)
H.R.2407To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and fo...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1104)
H.RES.388Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2082) to authorize appropriations for fiscal ye...05/10/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4779-4786, consideration: CR 5/11/2007 H4787...
H.RES.377Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1294) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickaho...05/08/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.
H.R.1796To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish national emergency centers on military ...04/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
H.RES.240Urging all member countries of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service ...04/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.
H.RES.302Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1361) to improve the disaster relief programs of th...04/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 302.
H.RES.310Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred in Casablanca, Morocco, on ...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E763-764)
H.CON.RES.115Urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue t...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E758)
H.R.1709To authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address Colony Collapse Disorder, a...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E663-664)
H.RES.269Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 835) to reauthorize the programs of the Department ...03/27/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3087-3089)
H.RES.270Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1401) to improve the security of railroads, public ...03/27/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3089-3098)
H.RES.239Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clari...03/14/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 239.
H.RES.183Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...02/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393)
H.R.522To designate Haiti under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to render na...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.86Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 78) amending the Rules of the House of Rep...01/24/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H891-902)
H.R.617To authorize ecosystem restoration projects for the Indian River Lagoon-South and the Picayune St...01/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.135To establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a...05/15/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3904)
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5168To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 19101 Cortez Boulevard i...05/15/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...05/15/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.RES.1205Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 ...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/14/2008Considered by Senate.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...05/14/2008Mr. Dingell moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (co...
H.R.5464To direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recove...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/14/2008Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/13/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...05/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight ...
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal electronic equipment, including c...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-625.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational a...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-623.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
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.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor f...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1091Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest s...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
H.RES.1166Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statemen...05/07/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118)
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...05/06/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fis...
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.5970To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,...
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.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.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.3774To provide for greater diversity within, and to improve policy direction and oversight of, the Se...05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R.5683To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purpo...05/01/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session 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.RES.1172Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.4044To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1154Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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.R.1922To designate the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the surrounding Federal land in the State of Florid...04/29/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 742.
H.RES.578Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1073Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.2913To amend the administrative requirements for conservation programs administered by the Department...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
H.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.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.5896To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3320To provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland.
04/22/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
H.R.5873To provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program, and for other purposes.
04/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E678)
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.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.RES.1111Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United Stat...04/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2434-2440)
H.RES.1116Honoring the life of Claude Denson Pepper, distinguished former Senator and Representative from F...04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Ex...04/15/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
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.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.865Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nat...04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
04/09/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.R.5708To adjust the boundary of the Everglades National Park, and for other purposes.
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.RES.1085Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.R.2342To direct the President to establish a National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System, ...04/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.5674To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage...04/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.997Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organ...04/01/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
H.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.R.4014To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.5654To authorize a program to provide grants to youth-serving organizations that carry out child-pare...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.CON.RES.290Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the...03/12/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.RES.948Congratulating the University of Kansas ("KU") football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bo...03/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
H.RES.537Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for oth...03/10/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 537.
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.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.289Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas...03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.1469To establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the Mutual E...03/04/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
H.RES.807Honoring the life of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, champion of the Florida Everglades and founder of ...03/04/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1197-1198)
H.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.927Commending the Florida Atlantic University Owls for their historic win in the 2007 R+L Carriers N...02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
02/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)
H.R.4342To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 824 Manatee Avenue West ...02/27/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...02/27/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.995Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down of 2 unarmed Brothers to the Rescue ...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.996Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.RES.909Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the "S...02/12/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 909.
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...02/07/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.867Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H565-566)
H.RES.957Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.5129To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.883Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the 350 American soldiers detained at the Nazi camp ...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.155Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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.4901To amend the Federal Law Enforcement Pay Reform Act of 1990 to adjust the percentage differential...01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.280Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4015To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.3692To authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Ameri...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.3495A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions Of Measure Incorporated into Title 6 of H.R. 2764.
H.R.2671To designate the United States courthouse located at 301 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, as t...12/21/2007Signed by President.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.900Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.R.4545To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
12/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.842Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of...12/11/2007Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.147Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of...12/06/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.CON.RES.266Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the world's freshwater resources.
12/06/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means...
H.R.3887To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protec...12/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.826Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act...12/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
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.4264To name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "M...12/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.265Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
12/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4063To authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.3518To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1430 South Highway 29 in...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3530To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1400 Highway 41 North in...11/30/2007Signed by President.
H.R.4237To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to prohibit States from refusing...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight ...
H.RES.830Urging health care providers to engage in a strong program to prevent, detect, and treat diabetes...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.390To require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records ...11/14/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342....
H.R.4154To increase the insurance limitations on Federal insurance for bonds issued by the designated bon...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4173To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote the participation of ...11/14/2007Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Af...
H.RES.811Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to t...11/14/2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13876)
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.CON.RES.211Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2779To recognize the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national museum of...11/13/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3355To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic e...11/13/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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...11/13/2007Ref