Biography
KENNEDY, Joseph Patrick, II, (son of Robert Francis Kennedy, nephew of Edward Moore Kennedy and John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and great-grandson of John Francis Fitzgerald; cousin of Patrick Joseph Kennedy), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Brighton, Mass., September 24, 1952; B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston, Mass., 1976; established and operated Citizens Energy Corporation and other public-interest energy companies; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundredth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-January 3, 1999); was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Sixth Congress in 1998.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5989To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a National Neurotechnology Init...05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5634To exempt from numerical limitations any alien who has received a Ph.D. from an institution of hi...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.978Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as "School Social Work Wee...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1006-1007)
H.R.4899To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for community-based mental health infras...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4232To improve mental and substance use health care.
11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3740To encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by es...10/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3256To reduce post traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related stress disorders among military...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3411To improve the treatment of juveniles with mental health or substance abuse disorders by establis...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3123To extend the designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3334To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly advance ...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.149Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Health Information Technology Week, and e...05/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2073To increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including those based...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1941To adjust the immigration status of certain Liberian nationals who were provided refuge in the Un...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1891To promote the development of disaster plans that will protect the maximum number of citizens; to...04/29/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.R.1669To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for integration of mental health services and m...03/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1624To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of grants for the detection and con...03/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1368To establish a program to provide financial incentives to encourage the adoption and use of inter...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1348To redesignate the National Institute on Drug Abuse as the National Institute on Diseases of Addi...03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3904)
H.R.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.2790To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assista...05/15/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-642.
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5554To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to ve...05/15/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-639.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/15/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3329To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.
05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1133Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball champions...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3823)
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.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/13/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6039To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master...05/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal electronic equipment, including c...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-625.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational a...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-623.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5715To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and f...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.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.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/01/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.
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.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/01/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.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.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.3639To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southe...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...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.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1784To protect the Nation's law enforcement officers by banning the Five-seveN Pistol and 5.7 x 28mm ...04/17/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Ex...04/15/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.3189To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...04/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
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.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.265Honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
04/08/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
04/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-564, Part I.
H.R.2176To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Communit...04/04/2008Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-541, Part II.
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.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.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5552To require a report on the efforts of the United States Government to increase border security. ...03/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
H.R.4462To authorize the award of a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Native Americans who served...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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.2833To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Publi...03/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5604To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.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.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.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.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
03/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1002Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "Public Radio Recognition Month".
02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E238-239)
H.R.5425To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized ti...02/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.5469To provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields.
02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5461To require the President to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.972Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
02/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...02/13/2008Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
H.R.5404To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide increased ...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.984Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E176)
H.RES.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.CON.RES.273Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
02/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S821)
H.R.5266To require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firearms lice...02/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.942Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)
H.R.4926To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for auto...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.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.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.3992To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for ...01/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.912Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming th...01/16/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 912.
H.R.4001To amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the nurse student loan program, to...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.4934To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...12/19/2007S.AMDT.3889 Amendment SA 3889 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR ...
H.R.4897To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve elderly suicide ear...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.J.RES.68To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United S...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.4321To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize medical simulation enhancement programs, and ...12/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4107To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to wo...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3560To provide for the completion of certain land selections under the Alaska Native Claims Settlemen...11/14/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.4134To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education programs...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.CON.RES.229Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should seek a review of compliance by...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.3355To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic e...11/13/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1889To require prisons and other correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract w...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3415To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the placement in a national cemetery of memor...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3577To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet safety education programs.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.3689To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer Institute...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.782Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major Le...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.RES.804Expressing 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.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
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.4053To improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans ...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.415To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonw...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.573Recognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise a...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.237Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
10/23/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 237.
H.CON.RES.224Expressing support for a National Telework Week to be established.
10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2102To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally ...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
H.R.3507To amend the Social Security Act to provide grants and flexibility through demonstration projects...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3631To authorize the establishment of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fun...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.J.RES.59Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum ...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.193Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
10/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.1727To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of l...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.3861To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for indiv...10/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.1721To increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entrapment ...10/15/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.652Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship pass...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.RES.405Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2...10/09/2007Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings 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.CON.RES.200A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditiona...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2436To strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide instruction in nanotechnology.
10/02/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.3429To authorize a competitive grant program to assist members of the National Guard and Reserve and ...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.470Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
09/25/2007Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.590Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the ...09/25/2007Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.207Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military servic...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.RES.303Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring ...09/24/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 303.
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.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2188To establish kinship navigator programs, to establish kinship guardianship assistance payments fo...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3220Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative n...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3419To establish an Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services in the Department of Educati...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3587To establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing unavoidable, temporary difficulty making...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.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.RES.257Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
09/10/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 257.
H.R.3483To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for qualified tuition an...09/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.629Extending the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to the Government and the ...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 629.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...08/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.3099To amend title 10, to permit members of the Selected Reserves and members of the reserve componen...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3167To impose a temporary moratorium on the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for personality ...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3191To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the transfer of certain contact information...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3045To regulate the judicial use of presidential signing statements in the interpretation of Acts of ...08/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.3453To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demons...08/04/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3372To establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.
08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/4/2007 E1742-1743)
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.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.RES.169Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the lists of earmarks be made ...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1694)
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.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.
H.R.3160To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties t...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2516To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.