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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).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6747To improve the safety of motorcoaches, to allow a credit against income tax for the cost of motor...08/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.6407To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCor...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370)
H.RES.1293Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Ch...06/23/2008Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6283To increase the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile for business, medical, and moving ...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
H.R.6227To exempt longstanding nonfunctionally-integrated supporting organizations from certain provision...06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1208Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that youth who age out of foster care should...05/20/2008Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
H.R.5704To ensure that home health agencies can assign the most appropriate skilled service to make the i...04/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5703To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that elderly and disabled individuals recei...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...04/02/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.R.5636To establish a comprehensive process to inform American consumers about food and product recalls,...03/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5637To authorize the Attorney General to award grants to eligible entities to prevent or alleviate co...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5587To direct the Secretary of the Army to conduct a comprehensive study of long-term water managemen...03/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.5129To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4061To allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a bankruptcy...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341)
H.R.3834To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which no ind...10/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2897To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system instead...06/28/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....06/26/2007Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
H.R.2522To establish a congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery.
06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.1921To affirm the religious freedom of taxpayers who are conscientiously opposed to participation in ...04/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1540To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on accou...03/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1524To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair market value...03/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1193To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare Progra...03/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1194To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other commun...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E400)
H.R.552To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation an...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.61Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United State...01/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003)
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-821, Part I.
H.R.2608An act to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003-8004)
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.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
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.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.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.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.6732To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purp...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1324Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and co...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1332Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
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.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6625To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6049To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conser...07/29/2008Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to p...
H.R.6640To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief in the case of federally declared di...07/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6600To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6618To require complete displays of the retail price of transportation fuel.
07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...07/24/2008Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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.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.R.5781To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
H.R.6092To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.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.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6198To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.732Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week".
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6452To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to identify foreign country trade practices that negatively affect...07/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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.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.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-754.
H.R.3329To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.RES.1260Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
07/09/2008Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
07/08/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.6408To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safet...06/27/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6251To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to holders ...06/26/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.6275To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alter...06/26/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex...06/25/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.R.6307To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care i...06/25/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.CON.RES.382Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5876To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in res...06/24/2008H.AMDT.1098 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H5959-5961; text: ...
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6335To provide for the transfer to the Government of Haiti of the real property of the former United ...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.350Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Co...06/20/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.RES.1270Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Z...06/18/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6081To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for ot...06/17/2008Became Public Law No: 110-245.
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
06/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
06/13/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78...
H.R.5448To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedur...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5524To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purposes. ...06/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6148To make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.RES.1254Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federativ...06/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.CON.RES.366Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, a...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.135To establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for a...06/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-504, Part II.
H.R.5770To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of potential impacts of climate change...06/04/2008Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-685, Part I.
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6056To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6187To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. ...06/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.1055Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.1177Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defen...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.RES.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.362Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2790To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assista...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.5554To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to ve...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1106Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and support...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.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.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.961Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens...05/20/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.RES.1185Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important...05/20/2008Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...05/19/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
05/19/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.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.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.6065To promote green schools.
05/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E933)
H.CON.RES.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.R.5873To provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program, and for other purposes.
05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.3532To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5815 McLeod Street in Lu...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3936To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 Helen Highway in Cle...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4203To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3035 Stone Mountain Stre...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5715To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and f...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1136Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion ("Triple Nickles") of...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis.
05/07/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
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.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.CON.RES.330Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/01/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.R.5684To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1149Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1154Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
H.RES.1161Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.
04/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.1043Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native America...04/29/2008Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.RES.1164Expressing support for designation of May 2008 as "National Workforce Development Professionals M...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.CON.RES.328Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay,...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.5791