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McCARTHY, Carolyn, a Representative from New York; born Carolyn Cook in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., January 5, 1944; graduated from Mineola High School, Garden City Park, N.Y., 1962; graduated, Glen Cove Nursing School, Glen Cove, N.Y., 1964; licensed practical nurse in ICU section, Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, N.Y.; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.6821To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a disclosure requirement under the...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1692)
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.6676To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require background checks for employees a...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1300Supporting efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory ...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6241To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include vision restoration therapy devices and...06/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6201To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purpos...05/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1172Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.112Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
05/02/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1162Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5735To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.1062Expressing support for National Facial Protection Month.
04/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5563To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1560-1561)
H.R.2857To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
03/06/2008H.AMDT.967 Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Sutton. (consideration: CR H1389-1390; text: CR H1389...
H.R.2640To improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes.
01/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4515To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
12/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.762Supporting the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week.
11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3904To amend the Public Health Service Act with regard to research on asthma, and for other purposes....10/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3597To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create a capitation grant program to increase the nu...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3661To conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rural, low-...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.524Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.692Honoring the 26th anniversary of Northern Ireland's first integrated school and further encouragi...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1293To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Med...09/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10738)
H.R.2896To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a volunteer teacher advi...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3110To provide for the Secretary of Education to study and report on the marketing of foods and bever...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2621To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the loan forgiveness program for teachers, to...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2622To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require de novo review...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2657To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that employees are not imp...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2384To create a pilot program to increase the number of graduate educated nurse faculty to meet the f...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1431To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to establish provisions with respect to religi...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1655To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and ...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2887To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a program of screenings and education regar...06/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2888To repeal the reduction in Medicare payment for therapeutic shoes and inserts for individuals wit...06/27/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.2845To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 t...06/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.887To provide for Project GRAD programs, and for other purposes.
06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2329To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase ...05/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.354To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve school safety.
05/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1859To reinstate the prohibition on the possession or transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding d...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1895To improve the tracking of stolen firearms and firearms used in a crime, to allow more frequent i...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1962To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to award competitive grants to units of local gov...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.322Supporting the goals of National Infertility Awareness Week to raise awareness about the disease ...04/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1894To provide for the construction and renovation of child care facilities, and for other purposes. ...04/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1860To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 100 percent deduction for expenses relate...04/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1715To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to address homeland security prepa...04/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.CON.RES.93Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forc...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.42Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forc...03/21/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1022To reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.
03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1167To increase public safety and reduce the threat to domestic security by including persons who may...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1168To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the firearm and ammunition prohibi...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.222Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement, signed on A...03/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 222.
H.RES.136Commending the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of their 95th annivers...03/12/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 136.
H.R.297To improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes.
02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.355To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the feasibility of expanding the National In...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.298To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrange...01/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.4137To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
H.R.6340To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...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.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...08/01/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-818, Part I.
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.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.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.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
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.6078To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h...07/31/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
07/31/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/2...
H.RES.1288Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
H.CON.RES.407Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2192To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6664To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to impose limitations on the transfer of fir...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6120To direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education.
07/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6605To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a refundable tax credit for heating fuels and t...07/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6570To encourage increased production of natural gas vehicles and to provide tax incentives for natur...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and G...
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
07/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1523)
H.R.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6517To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of ...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.423To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants for organizations to find missing adults.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.5611To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.
07/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.6444To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and ...07/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M...
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.RES.1255Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.
07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.1889To require prisons and other correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract w...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.RES.1271Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States...06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
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.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.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.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce...
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.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.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
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.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.6209To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
H.R.5060To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants describe...06/05/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-697.
H.R.6199To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in...06/05/2008Referred 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.5924To provide relief for the shortage of nurses in the United States, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.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.R.6111To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to keep records of non-employees who p...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
H.R.6153To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affa...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
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.RES.1132Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...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.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.RES.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1512To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.3196To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port...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.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.R.5963To protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or r...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5522To require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health stand...05/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.R.5947To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights.
05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.1119A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the congressional charter of the Military...04/30/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1096Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic As...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
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.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.1161Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.
04/30/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.5901To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate contributing factors to disparities ...04/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1079Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.
04/29/2008Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.5766To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security th...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
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.4280To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide death and disability benef...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5824To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a mortgage foreclosure counseling program for me...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3033To improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and to strengthen acco...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
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.R.1784To protect the Nation's law enforcement officers by banning the Five-seveN Pistol and 5.7 x 28mm ...04/17/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2537To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purp...04/17/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.5838To amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and res...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E652)
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5823To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their inc...04/16/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affair...
H.R.5606To amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check syst...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.1198To amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hea...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.RES.838Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5702To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives...04/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5700To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable credit for individuals wh...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.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.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.2833To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Publi...03/20/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.5604To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title...03/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.991Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, ...03/13/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
H.R.5586To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of the Internal Revenue Ser...03/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.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.3111To provide for the administration of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a unit of t...03/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.RES.1000To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes...02/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.3541To amend the Do-not-call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephone numbe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-187.
H.R.5469To provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields.
02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.960Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII ...02/13/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred 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.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5148To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collect...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.RES.938Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, det...01/28/2008Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.409To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish nat...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.4047To streamline the administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees.
01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.4220To encourage the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to fo...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.CON.RES.246Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the annive...01/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.