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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.RES.1496Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.
09/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1950)
H.CON.RES.430Expressing the sense of Congress that the policy (popularly known as the "Stimson Doctrine") of t...09/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1376Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Okeechobee Hurricane of September 1928 and its associat...09/24/2008Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6851To authorize assistance to facilitate trade with, reconstruction efforts, and economic recovery i...09/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1733-1734)
H.R.6808To establish a commission to study the culture and glorification of violence in America.
08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1686)
H.RES.1362Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5501) to authorize appr...07/24/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7065-7071, H7079)
H.RES.1368Relating to the House procedures contained in section 803 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Impr...07/24/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7122-7132)
H.CON.RES.392Supporting the goal of increased and sustainable homeownership in the United States and recognizi...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1498)
H.R.6496To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
H.RES.1343Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2...07/16/2008Considered as privileged matter.
H.R.2407To establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness, and fo...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6396To establish a commission to make recommendations on the appropriate size of membership of the Ho...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1371)
H.RES.1298Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of ...06/25/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6016-6022)
H.RES.1257Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aer...06/12/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.6222To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a nonrefundable credit against income tax lia...06/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1189)
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.RES.1055Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.1213Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2...05/21/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4337-4341)
H.R.5698To amend titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to remove inmate limitations ...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1084Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservat...04/09/2008Considered as privileged matter.
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.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.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1746To require disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of acti...10/03/2008House Committee on Foreign Affairs Granted an extension for further consideration ending not late...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.CON.RES.426Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.642To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authoriz...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.7090To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st...10/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.CON.RES.255Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religi...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.371Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6338To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4233 West Hillsboro Boul...09/30/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10129-10130)
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.245Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.389Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.CON.RES.438Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of...09/27/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....09/26/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.7159To reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transpor...
H.RES.135Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges ...09/26/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10115; text of measure as introduced: CR H10...
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.R.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/25/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.R.390To require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records ...09/23/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
H.R.6853A bill to establish in the Federal Bureau of Investigation the Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Coordina...09/23/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1361Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-le...09/23/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.RES.1435Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.424Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.5683To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purpo...09/22/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6772To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1717 Orange Avenue in Fo...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1472Supporting international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1468Congratulating the U.S. Equestrian Team on winning the Gold Medal in team show jumping in the Gam...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1425Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate humanitarian, whose music laid ...09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.R.6911To authorize assistance to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Georgia, and for o...09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...09/15/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Reid for Senator Biden with amendments. With ...
H.R.6892To authorize funds to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to carry out its Community Safety...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...09/15/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing w...09/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1069Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in ...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1254Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federativ...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.4918To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Miami, Florida, as the "Bruce W. Car...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6728To provide for the resolution of several land ownership and related issues with respect to parcel...08/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.5464To direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and Recove...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6797To establish a program to provide grants to States for incumbent worker training.
08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.RES.1410Supporting efforts to advance United States international diplomacy and engagement in order to re...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6706To provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1332Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1357Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6654To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6655To authorize assistance for Liberia.
07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1279Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7342)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3094To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Par...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-795.
H.R.6640To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief in the case of federally declared di...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.RES.901Congratulating University of Florida Quarterback Timothy "Tim" Tebow for winning the Heisman Trop...07/29/2008Mr. Hare moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.R.5607To provide safe, fair, and responsible procedures and standards for resolving claims of state sec...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6617To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration ...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.1296Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's...07/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7134)
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6581To appropriate funds for the provision of emergency financial assistance to producers and first h...07/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1286Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
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.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6328To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6520To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community b...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5168To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 19101 Cortez Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...07/15/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.6444To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and ...07/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.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.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.4264To name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "M...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6066To require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments fo...06/26/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.6311To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impac...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6416To codify existing sanctions against the Government of Sudan until the Government of Sudan meets ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.RES.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1293Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Ch...06/23/2008Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6335To provide for the transfer to the Government of Haiti of the real property of the former United ...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3774To provide for greater diversity within, and to improve policy direction and oversight of, the Se...06/19/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
H.R.6294To provide for a comprehensive study by the National Research Council of the National Academies t...06/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...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.1922To designate the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the surrounding Federal land in the State of Florid...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.5267To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
06/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...06/05/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
H.R.135To establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a...06/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-504, Part II.
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.5896To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5970To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigrat