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JACKSON, Jesse L., Jr., a Representative from Illinois; born in Greenville, Pickens County, S.C., March 11, 1965; B.S., North Carolina Agricultural &Technical State University, Greensboro, N.C., 1987; M.A., Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, Ill., 1989; J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, Chicago, Ill., 1993; secretary, Democratic National Committee’s Black Caucus; national field director, National Rainbow Coalition, 1993-1995; member, Rainbow/PUSH Action Network; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fourth Congress, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of United States Representative Mel Reynolds, reelected to the five succeeding Congresses (December 12, 1995-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
H.R.2025To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11033 South State Street...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3333To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic ...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.256Congratulating Sauk Village, Illinois, on its 50th anniversary.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.RES.28Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.29Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of all citize...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.30Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right of citizens o...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.31Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights an...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.32Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to decent, s...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.33Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to a clean, saf...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.34Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to taxing the people of ...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.35Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting the right to full empl...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.J.RES.36Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College ...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.1113To expand the research, prevention, and awareness activities of the National Institute of Diabete...02/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.438To prohibit an escalation in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in ...01/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...06/27/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6331)
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.R.6052To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in ...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.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.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.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1223Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Arm...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.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.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.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...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.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
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.6061To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in ...06/12/2008Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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.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.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.RES.1268Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign assistance is a c...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign 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.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.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.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.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.R.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6091To amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under the Med...05/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.R.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...05/15/2008Hearing Held by the Task Force on Competition Policy and Antitrust Laws.
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.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
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.RES.1183Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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.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.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.R.5960To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respec...05/05/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a per...
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.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.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.R.5925To establish a fund to support international efforts for political reconciliation in Iraq, and fo...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2831-2832)
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.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.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.5881To direct the President to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to eva...04/24/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
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.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.5846To require the Federal Communications Commission to auction spectrum for a free and open access b...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E651)
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.1024Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and America...03/11/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
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.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.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.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.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.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.1007Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of...03/05/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5505To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of des...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.R.5449To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the ...02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.281Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Indepe...02/13/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.4265To help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5035To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eli...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.693Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5102To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market...01/24/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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.5058To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the...01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46)
H.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.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.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.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.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.4651To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to cover services provided to injured Federal wo...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2572)
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.R.4449To aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.3287To expand the Pajarita Wilderness and designate the Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness in Coronado N...11/13/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3700To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical ass...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4105To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...11/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.R.1567To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the prevention, t...11/06/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.787Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United ...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.247Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in he...11/06/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comm...
H.R.2262To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent wi...11/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.3846To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.4026To prohibit election officials from requiring an individual to provide a photo identification as ...10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.3955To provide for educational partnerships between science museums and National Laboratories.
10/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.508To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance fo...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12136-12137)
H.RES.726Calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate s...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 726.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
10/25/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2825To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 326 South Main Street in...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3944To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to es...10/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/18/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3481To expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuries.
10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.524Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3652To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in busin...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.3812To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in the effo...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.731Honoring Kelly Pavlik, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion, his trainer Jack Loew, Team P...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1678To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
H.R.1103To codify Executive Order 12898, relating to environmental justice, to require the Administrator ...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.205Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Friendship Day.
10/04/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2003To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.640Honoring the sacrifices and commitments of the men, women, and families of the United States Tran...10/01/2007Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.178To reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections in correctional facilities, and for other...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10796)
H.R.3366To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.CON.RES.140Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.RES.668Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the September 25, 1957, desegregation of Little Rock Central ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.2265To provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other p...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10438)
H.CON.RES.214Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arth...09/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.518Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
09/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2846To improve the quality of classroom learning by empowering States to develop performance-based as...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2928To provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rig...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2946To amend the accountability provisions of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Educa...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3337To remove from the Immigration and Nationality Act a provision rendering individuals having HIV i...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3369To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors ...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2015To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
09/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.554Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 554.
H.R.3212To provide certain personnel management requirements for the Transportation Security Administrati...08/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
H.R.180To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.3430To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and vio...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9662)
H.RES.618Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.620Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Turkey should end its military occupati...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3276To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny refinery expensing to owners of refineries tha...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1707)
H.R.3319To provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in the rate of income tax imposed...08/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
H.R.3331To prohibit, as a banned hazardous substance, certain household dishwashing detergent containing ...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.RES.551Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurrica...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.2929To limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of provi...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.187Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes. ...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.3175To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other ...07/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2668To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use ...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.</