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Biography
LEWIS, John R., a Representative from Georgia; born in Troy, Pike County, Ala., February 21, 1940; attended public schools; B.A., American Baptist Theological Seminary, Nashville, Tenn., 1961; B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., 1967; director of ACTION, 1977-1980; community affairs director, National Consumer Co-op Bank, Atlanta, 1980-1986; member of the Atlanta, Ga., city council, 1982-1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundredth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-present).
Bills Sponsored (34)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.7284To amend the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuel sold in th...11/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.7285To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for an increase in the maximum level of f...11/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....10/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.7083To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance charitable giving and improve disclosure an...09/29/2008Received in the Senate.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (789)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6859To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Slappey Boule...12/19/2008Signed by President.
H.R.7005To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individu...12/11/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 35. R...
H.RES.1532Condemning the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and expressing sympathy to ...12/10/2008Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1535Expressing disapproval of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of ...12/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.7006To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide disaster assistance relief.
12/09/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1129.

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