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MARKEY, Edward John, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Malden, Middlesex County, Mass., July 11, 1946; attended Immaculate Conception Grammar School, Malden, Mass.; graduated from Malden Catholic High School, Malden, Mass., 1964; B.A., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1968; J.D., Boston College Law School, Chestnut Hill, Mass., 1972; lawyer, private practice; United States Army Reserve, 1968-1973; member of the Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1973-1976; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Torbert H. Macdonald, reelected to the fifteen succeeding Congresses (November 2, 1976-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...10/03/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
H.R.7266To amend the Federal securities laws to enhance oversight over certain derivatives dealers and he...10/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2219-2220)
H.R.1485For the relief of Esther Karinge.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.7051To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorize...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.7114To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain high cost Medicare beneficiari...09/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2071-2072)
H.R.6816To provide for upgrading security at civilian nuclear facilities and of nuclear materials that co...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.6256To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...07/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6320To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based comm...06/19/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1292-1293)
H.R.6298To restrict nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1261-1262)
H.R.6186To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decr...06/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6228To ban the use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers.
06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6155To establish and fund a Clean Energy Fund, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.J.RES.85Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation.
05/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1188Encouraging recognition, and supporting the goals and ideals, of National Aphasia Awareness Month...05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5353To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proce...05/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5442To provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, to ensure p...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5588To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related ac...03/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E350)
H.R.5529To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand t...03/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E296)
H.R.5058To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the...01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46)
H.R.4707To reliquidate certain entries of gemifloxacin.
12/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.4238To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require a refund value for certain beverage containers, ...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2452-2453)
H.R.3919To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other ...11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.3459To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Director of the United States Fish and...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.RES.617Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other pu...08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.543Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2966To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the conversion of hybrid motor...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1480)
H.RES.523Encouraging recognition, and supporting the goals and ideals, of National Aphasia Awareness Month...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1425)
H.R.1961To address security risks posed by global climate change, and for other purposes.
06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.2528To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to promote the use of energy and water effic...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2529To establish efficiency resource standards for retail electricity and natural gas distributors, a...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2320To restore the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission over amusement park rides w...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1062)
H.R.1560To amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research whil...03/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1494To improve the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices.
03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1506To increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes.
03/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.CON.RES.85Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
03/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1352To prohibit the return or other transfer of persons by the United States, for the purpose of dete...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E474)
H.R.1165To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish additional authorities to ensure t...02/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.39To preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wildernes...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.353To prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States forces in Iraq above the numbers ...01/09/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6946To make a technical correction in the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008.
10/08/2008Signed 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.6874To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Se...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.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.5577To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the S...10/03/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
H.R.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...10/03/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-911.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
H.R.2994To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.5853To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachu...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.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.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
09/27/2008Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/15...
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.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.7122To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to continue to cove...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.870Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
09/26/2008Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.RES.988Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.RES.1000To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes...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.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.6503To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alz...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1472Supporting international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee 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.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.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.RES.1411Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day".
08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4806To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classific...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6078To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h...07/31/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.6725To establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effe...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6578To provide for the sale of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its rep...07/24/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7079-7093; text of measure as intro...
H.R.6538To provide funding for home energy assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of ...07/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6830)
H.R.3914To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance by defa...07/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6569To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that victims of public health emergencies have m...07/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.415To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonw...07/17/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
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.R.6495To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assi...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.5528To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Commercial Street in...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1348Honoring Anne d'Harnoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader an...07/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.RES.1337Condemning the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election o...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6427To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education ...
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.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...06/23/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (...
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.1292Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks t...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.1528To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and f...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.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.6160To establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding graduate students in mission-critical...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6238To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify t...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.662To establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate a...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.6203To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts for re...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6067To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help reduce the oil prices to consumers, to re...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.1232Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.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.6089To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric ...05/21/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.5632To prohibit the importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the United States.
05/20/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.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.R.6075To expand and improve mental health care and reintegration programs for members of the National G...05/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
H.R.6079To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report outlining the steps taken and plans made by t...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.RES.1173Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
H.RES.1191Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
05/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
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.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.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.1165Honoring the life and accomplishments of the actor Jimmy Stewart and the contributions he made to...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.4836To reduce the incidence, progression, and impact of diabetes and its complications and establish ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.CON.RES.323Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. ...04/23/2008Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. ...
H.R.5874To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a permanent Multiple S...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5179To establish in the Department of Education an Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5846To require the Federal Communications Commission to auction spectrum for a free and open access b...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E651)
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1105Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting Earth Hour 2008, and for other pu...04/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.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.2464To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in emergency ...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1077Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and ent...04/09/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5705To establish a commission to study methods for improving and promoting bilateral renewable energy...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.1045Recognizing the paramount need to address the threat of international terrorism and protect the g...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.290Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the...03/12/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.5575To require new coal-fired electric generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology to...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.R.5453To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize assistance to coastal states to dev...02/28/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.930Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
02/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1401To improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the Unite...02/27/2008For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1.
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5266To require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firearms lice...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.R.5174To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to supply a ...02/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health