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HINCHEY, Maurice Dunlea, a Representative from New York; born in New York, N.Y., October 27, 1938; graduated from Saugerties High School, Saugerties, N.Y., 1956; B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y., 1968, M.A., State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y., 1970; United States Navy, 1956-1959; member of the New York state assembly, 1975-1993; 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.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...06/25/2008Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
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.6200To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Long Path Trail, a system o...06/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.6056To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6093To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.5988To amend the Truth in Lending Act to impose a cap on the rate of interest that may be charged on ...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.333Expressing continued support for employee stock ownership plans.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.RES.625Censuring the President and Vice President.
09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.626Censuring the President and Attorney General.
09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1740To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit the simplified summer food pr...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1886To prevent public financing of oil or gas field development projects, surveying or extraction act...06/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1919To designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plate...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2273To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the deposit in the general fund ...05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.144Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1887To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing for Superfund for purposes of ...04/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.1479To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturis...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.586To restore fairness in the provision of incentives for oil and gas production, and for other purp...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
H.R.809To repeal section 216 of the Federal Power Act (as added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005) provid...02/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.810To amend certain provisions of the Federal Power Act added by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 relat...02/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...06/27/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.1889To require prisons and other correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract w...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.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.6398To impose a permanent prohibition on the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1231Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to rec...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
H.RES.1310Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protec...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1314Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 and extending the ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...06/25/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...06/24/2008Received in the Senate.
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.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.RES.1301Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled f...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.380Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.
06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
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.R.554To provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other purpos...06/20/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
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.6340To designate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...06/19/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Comm...
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...06/18/2008Mr. Moore (KS) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (conside...
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...06/18/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...06/18/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6298To restrict nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1261-1262)
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...06/16/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...06/12/2008Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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.6265To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, ...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5741To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fisher...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1258Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
06/11/2008Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR 6/11/2008 H5266; text of...
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
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.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.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.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...06/06/2008Received in the Senate.
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.5583To withdraw the Tusayan Ranger District and Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management...06/05/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign 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.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...06/04/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a per...
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.1177Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defen...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5662To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.6148To make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions...05/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a per...
H.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.300Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in im...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.2790To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assista...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.5554To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to ve...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.R.6122To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on th...05/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4432)
H.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
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.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
H.R.6076To amend the Truth in Lending Act to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.3841To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden for reduction purposes in the coastal ...05/08/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
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.5875To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that personal protective equipment undergoes sur...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.R.5976To establish the United States Commission on Rebuilding America for the 21st Century, and for oth...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2774To support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, an...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 1...
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.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.5830To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families...05/05/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-619.
H.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.1172Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1149Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1161Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.
04/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.CON.RES.328Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay,...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.2809To ensure that the United States leads the world baseline in developing and manufacturing next ge...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
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.4775To prohibit the manufacture, processing, possession, or distribution in commerce of the poison so...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
H.R.4788To address emergency shortages in food banks.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5824To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a mortgage foreclosure counseling program for me...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.RES.1146Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Joint Commission shou...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.3639To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southe...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E708)
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
H.RES.981Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awarenes...04/22/2008Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.5179To establish in the Department of Education an Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
H.R.5842To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1013Expressing the sense of Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.5808To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5809To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institute of Environmental Healt...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.R.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.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.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5762To prohibit the use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and to require the Secretary of Agr...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.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.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1093Calling on the President not to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1418To provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-567.
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.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.1075Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese ...04/03/2008Referred 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.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.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.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.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.5605To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship betw...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1056Expressing support for designation of April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5626To reassert the constitutional role of Congress in making long-term security commitments, to defe...03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.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.J.RES.79Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcas...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.936Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's nationa...03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1044Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by ...03/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5534To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested ...03/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5580To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufacture of c...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5588To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related ac...03/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E350)
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.5536To require the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of vessels ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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.CON.RES.278Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.
03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.R.3111To provide for the administration of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a unit of t...03/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5535To amend the Peace Corps Act to provide continued funding for the Peace Corps, to increase the re...03/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1226)
H.R.5529To direct the