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LEE, Barbara, a Representative from California; born in El Paso, Tex., July 16, 1946; graduated from San Fernando High School, San Fernando, Calif., 1964; B.A., Mills College, Oakland, Calif., 1973; M.S.W., University of California, Berkeley, Calif., 1975; staff member for United States Representative Ron Dellums of California; member of the California state assembly, 1991-1997; member of the California state senate, 1997-1998; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of United States Representative Ron Dellums, and reelected to the four succeeding Congresses (April 7, 1998-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.RES.1520Commending the Kingdom of Morocco for designating a "National Women's Day" to be observed each ye...09/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.7153To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to create a National Childhood Brain Tumor Pre...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.R.6951To prohibit the use of funds by the Central Intelligence Agency or the Department of Defense to p...09/18/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Pe...
H.CON.RES.419Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
09/17/2008Referred 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.CON.RES.413Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.
09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6846To ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is conclud...09/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services...
H.R.6815To establish grant programs to encourage energy-efficient economic development and green job trai...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1379Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.CON.RES.384Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.363Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for ot...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.5758To prohibit authorized lenders of home equity conversion mortgages from requiring seniors to purc...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1028Reasserting congressional prerogatives in foreign policy and reaffirming the importance of follow...03/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1019Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the Un...03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.5128Disapproving of any formal agreement emerging from the "Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H926)
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.5056To provide for the appointment of a high-level United States representative or special envoy for ...01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.CON.RES.265Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
12/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3876To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of execu...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.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.3000To establish a United States Health Service to provide high quality comprehensive health care for...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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.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.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.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.R.1812To provide for coverage of hormone replacement therapy for treatment of menopausal symptoms, and ...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.7Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genoci...06/28/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with an amended p...
H.CON.RES.148Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
06/19/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.169Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
06/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.166Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for ot...06/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1050To establish a living wage, jobs for all policy for all peoples in the United States and its terr...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.RES.422Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and econo...06/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
H.CON.RES.161Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Dr. King's Launching of the Poor People's Campaign and Orga...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.272Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
05/01/2007Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.352To require poverty impact statements for certain legislation.
04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4200)
H.CON.RES.10Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax give away since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percen...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4200)
H.CON.RES.19Affirming the sense of Congress regarding the obligation of the United States to improve the live...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4200)
H.RES.55Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding modern-day slavery.
04/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
H.R.179To confirm the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission with respect to releasing s...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.171To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education ...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E682-683)
H.R.1713To require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensi...03/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1653To provide for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted d...03/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.46Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to establish any military installation o...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.206Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.RES.221Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.172To assist teachers and public safety officers in obtaining affordable housing.
03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.173To protect innocent elderly and disabled tenants in public housing and housing assisted under the...03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.174To reauthorize the public and assisted housing drug elimination program of the Department of Hous...03/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.CON.RES.35Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
02/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (Living Kidney Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2007)
H.R.351To establish the Independent Commission on the 2004 Coup d'Etat in the Republic of Haiti.
02/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
H.R.770To prohibit the use of funds to carry out any covert action for the purpose of causing regime cha...01/31/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services...
H.R.320For the relief of Geert Botzen.
01/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.175To provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS in India, and for other purposes.
01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.177To provide that no funds made available to the Department of the Treasury may be used to implemen...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.181To provide for the issuance of a semipostal to benefit the Peace Corps.
01/04/2007Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.RES.23Disavowing the doctrine of preemption.
01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.8Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorati...01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.9Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorati...01/04/2007Referred 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.6558To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 Lundy Avenue in San...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6982To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Aven...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.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.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.554To provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other purpos...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.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.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.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.R.6635To prohibit the open-air cultivation of genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crop...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R.6636To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poult...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.6637To provide additional protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by gen...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture.
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.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.3036To reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.6694To revise the requirements for seller-financed downpayments for mortgages for single-family housi...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-905.
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.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.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.7157To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terres...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2106)
H.R.7208To reduce and prevent teen dating violence, and for other purposes.
09/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.245Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.389Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.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.6950To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of orga...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.7125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on securities transactions.
09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.7147To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit State election officials from accepting a ...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.7152To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Mark Twain.
09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1413Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.
09/26/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116)
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.R.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/25/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
09/25/2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.R.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.7040To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that individuals who reside in a jurisdictio...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.7050To create a 21st Century Civilian Energy Conservation Corps focused on promoting and improving th...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1451Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
09/24/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9306)
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.CON.RES.427Expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essenti...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.1361Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-le...09/23/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.RES.1435Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Gla...09/23/2008Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.424Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1443Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Pacific Crest National...09/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.R.6962To facilitate the provision of humanitarian relief to Cuba.
09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1462Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1425Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate humanitarian, whose music laid ...09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.R.2632To establish the Sabinoso Wilderness Area in San Miguel County, New Mexico, and for other purpose...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.3022To designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of California, to add certain land to the Seq...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. Withou...
H.R.3682To designate certain Federal lands in Riverside County, California, as wilderness, to designate c...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. Without ...
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.R.6913To provide that no funds made available to the Department of Commerce may be used to implement, a...09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6877To provide for the creation of a Federal greenhouse gas registry, and for other purposes.
09/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.6479To provide for the establishment of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
09/10/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.5477To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 South Del Mar Avenue...08/12/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6085To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42222 Rancho Las Palmas ...08/12/2008Signed by President.
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.2964To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife speci...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 928.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.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.6796To prevent speculation and profiteering in the defaulted debt of certain poor countries, and for ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Service...
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.R.6820To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study of the pres...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1410Supporting efforts to advance United States international diplomacy and engagement in order to re...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.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.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.R.6710To prohibit certain activities relating to the petroleum resources of Iraq, and for other purpose...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7634)
H.R.6742To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to prescribe certain qualifications to be eligible to se...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6749To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow retail businesses a credit against income tax...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1357Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.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.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5501To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign c...07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6654To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6655To authorize assistance for Liberia.
07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6657To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.R.6680To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.415Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander de...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.R.3094To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Par...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-795.
H.R.6643To amend title 49, United States Code, to require determination of the maximum feasible fuel econ...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.6537To reauthorize and amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to establish a National Marine Sanct...07/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.6617To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration ...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.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.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1286Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6572To encourage States and units of general local government to use amounts received under the commu...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and C...
H.R.6573To create an Office of Domestic Product Promotion within the Department of Commerce to promote th...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
H.RES.1359Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and fo...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6548To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the Dis...07/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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.CON.RES.392Supporting the goal of increased and sustainable homeownership in the United States and recognizi...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1498)
H.R.6326To provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6496To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
H.R.6508To provide an alternate procedure for the prosecution of certain criminal contempts referred for ...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6520To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community b...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4185To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard i...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5898To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification system...07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.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.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...07/15/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1345Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
07/15/2008ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent that if Mr. Kucinich offers a resolution...
H.RES.1347Praising relief efforts by Chinese individuals and nongovernmental organizations to assist victim...07/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1461)
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6401To spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable electricity generation in the United States thr...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6485To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that disability determinations under such...07/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1451)
H.R.6458To establish a national maximum speed limit of 60 miles