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JACKSON-LEE, Sheila, a Representative from Texas; born in Queens, Queens County, N.Y., January 12, 1950; graduated from Jamaica High School; B.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1972; J.D., University of Virginia Law School, Charlottesville, Va., 1975; lawyer, private practice; staff counsel, United States House Select Committee on Assassinations, 1977-1978; member of the Houston, Tex., city council, 1990-1994; Houston, Tex., municipal judge, 1987-1990; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fourth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7230To amend the Federal Power Act to provide for enforcement, including criminal penalties, by the F...09/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportat...
H.R.7204To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish san...09/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.7205To take certain measures against countries that fail to satisfy judgments totaling more than $1,0...09/28/2008Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affa...
H.R.7210To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish national standards for State safety inspectio...09/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.R.263To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institu...09/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-829, Part I.
H.R.6776To prevent hate crimes, to provide support services for victims of hate crimes, and for other pur...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, ...
H.R.6777To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with ...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6778To secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sente...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6780To amend and to strengthen accountability features introduced by the Notification and Federal Emp...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6785To reform the provisions requiring "one-strike" eviction from public and federally assisted housi...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6250To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Righ...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6610To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6455To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary o...07/16/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.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.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.1150Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administrat...06/18/2008Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6212To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the ...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.31Recognizing the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of the establishment of an en...06/17/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.354Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/21/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.353Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.5230To amend title 28, United States Code, to grant to the House of Representatives the authority to ...02/06/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a peri...
H.R.4850To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the civil penalties for certain violations r...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.RES.900Expressing support for designation of April as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.275Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Bar...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.4020To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectiv...11/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
H.RES.810Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.
11/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
H.R.750To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to comprehensively reform immigration law, and for o...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.740Condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Hask...10/29/2007Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.32A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" ki...10/09/2007Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.930To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectiv...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10421-10423)
H.RES.34A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglic...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.RES.585Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international huma...07/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.261To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an alternate release date for certain nonviolen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8644)
H.RES.510Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year Pre...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.RES.535Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history...07/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 535.
H.R.1240To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeki...06/29/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.264To prevent the President from encroaching upon the Congressional prerogative to make laws,and for...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7367)
H.R.267To amend title 28, United States Code, to repeal the restriction on the jurisdiction of courts, j...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7367)
H.R.2500To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary o...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.259To provide for the establishment of a task force within the Bureau of Justice Statistics to gathe...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.262To require the Secretary of Education to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on metho...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.268To amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to clarify th...05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.1530To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a s...03/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
H.CON.RES.15Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to ...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.266To authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the se...03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.745To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Righ...03/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.142Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kevin Dwayne Ener, a dedicated radio broadcaster who wor...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.144Honoring the life and accomplishments of Arva "Marie" Johnson, a pioneer in the United States Cap...02/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.30Recognizing the historic steps India and Pakistan have taken toward achieving bilateral peace.
02/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
H.RES.80Commending Wilfred George Gooden for his distinguished career of service, humanitarian efforts, a...02/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
H.CON.RES.16Congratulating Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller for becoming the first democratically-elected...02/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
H.CON.RES.17Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss ...02/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
H.R.252To create a separate DNA database for violent predators against children, and for other purposes....02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.253To increase the evidentiary standard required to convict a person for a drug offense, to require ...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.256To prevent children's access to firearms.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.257To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals reimbursed under the Medicar...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.258To provide for the collection of data on traffic stops.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.254To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, and for other purposes.
01/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.265To provide for the establishment of an independent, Presidentially-appointed Commission to assess...01/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.CON.RES.14Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war.
01/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.18Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of ...01/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-370.
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1199To extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue i...10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.3480To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements f...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.1717To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a National Bio and Agro-defense Facility....10/03/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
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.5546To amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based rates and terms for merchants' acc...10/03/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-913.
H.R.5577To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the S...10/03/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6020To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their fami...10/03/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-912.
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6341To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for othe...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
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.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-906.
H.R.2583To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a loan program for eligible hosp...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
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.6625To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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.214Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arth...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.CON.RES.374Concurrent resolution supporting Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interfaith dialogue that promotes ...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.429Recognizing the importance of the United States wine industry to the American economy.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.7233To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow employees to take, as additional leave...09/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2164)
H.R.6146To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamat...09/29/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6869To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a rule with respect to border security sea...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.7229To amend title 31 of the United States Code to require that Federal children's programs be separa...09/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.7180To enhance the capacity of the United States Government to fully implement the Senator Paul Simon...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2127-2128)
H.RES.1518Honoring the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing the appreciation and understanding of the U...09/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.R.5638To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain compo...09/27/2008Considered by 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.RES.1429Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Home...09/27/2008Mr. Etheridge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1499Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
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.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.6126To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
09/26/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-894.
H.R.7164To authorize the Southern Africa Enterprise Development Fund (SAEDF) to conduct public offerings ...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.RES.870Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
09/26/2008Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.R.3971To encourage States to report to the Attorney General certain information regarding the deaths of...09/25/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitut...
H.R.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-877, Part I.
H.R.3815To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to make ...09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
H.RES.671Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1453Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8652-8655)
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.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1484Recognizing Project HOPE for 50 years of exceptional service in improving and saving the lives of...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6503To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alz...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1438Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...09/22/2008Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.R.6709To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, econom...09/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.5167A bill to terminate the authority of the President to waive, with regard to Iraq, certain provisi...09/16/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1446Expressing the importance of swimming lessons and recognizing the danger of drowning in the Unite...09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.1776To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose ...09/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1428Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, ...09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1424Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in...09/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...09/09/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7869-7870)
H.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.RES.1307Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and...09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1383Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.
09/09/2008Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.397Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.
09/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
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.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.6800To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to replace the Medicare prescription drug benefit...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.CON.RES.400Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to ensure health care for women and hea...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1697)
H.R.4806To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classific...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5983To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the information security of the Department ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6041To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal"....07/31/2008Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-814.
H.R.6193To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer policies, procedures, and...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6594To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...07/31/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.RES.1324Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and co...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1395Expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electroni...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1401Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.CON.RES.407Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5501To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign c...07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6652To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a graduate degree loan repayment program for ...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.RES.1266Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlan...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7338-7340)
H.RES.1351Resolution expressing support for the United Nations/African Union Hybrid operation in Darfur (UN...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7347-7350)
H.RES.1370Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses ...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7347)
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6645To authorize assistance to the Republic of the Philippines for the purpose of providing benefits ...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.6088To establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence victim...07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6597To require the collection of data on animal cruelty crimes.
07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1551)
H.R.6613To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of dentists serving health professi...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1377Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal,...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...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.6293To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a discretionary grant pr...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.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.3721To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lore...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.5517To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, ...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.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.