Jim McDermott - Federal Representative

Please upgrade your Flash Player Comment on Member - Be the first to leave a comment! Bills Sponsored (51) Bill name Last Action H.R.6867 To provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. 11/21/2008 Signed by President. H.R.6893 To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative car... 10/07/2008 Signed by President. H.R.2608 An act to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac... 09/30/2008 Signed by President. H.R.6941 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for an improved method to measure poverty... 09/18/2008 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go... H.CON.RES.420 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to re-weave America's social safety net to re... 09/18/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Show full list Bill name Last Action H.R.6867 To provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation. 11/21/2008 Signed by President. H.R.6893 To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to connect and support relative car... 10/07/2008 Signed by President. H.R.2608 An act to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac... 09/30/2008 Signed by President. H.R.6941 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for an improved method to measure poverty... 09/18/2008 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go... H.CON.RES.420 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to re-weave America's social safety net to re... 09/18/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. H.R.6561 To increase funding of the block grant to States for social services, to provide for the increase... 07/22/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.6499 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the estate and gift tax. 07/15/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.6501 To amend the Social Security Act to establish a trust fund with proceeds from the taxing of inter... 07/15/2008 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La... H.R.6307 To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to assist children in foster care i... 06/25/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. H.R.6374 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the shipping investment withdrawal rules in ... 06/25/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.5749 To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation. 06/13/2008 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78... H.R.6187 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4244 University Way NE. ... 06/04/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.RES.1185 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important... 05/20/2008 Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.R.5804 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to the treatment of indiv... 04/15/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.RES.1105 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting Earth Hour 2008, and for other pu... 04/15/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. H.R.5705 To establish a commission to study methods for improving and promoting bilateral renewable energy... 04/03/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R.3905 To provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries, and for othe... 03/25/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. H.R.5523 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate and tax Internet gambling. 03/04/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.5466 To improve outcomes for vulnerable children by investing in families, improving accountability in... 02/18/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support. H.R.5130 To provide for the payment of interest on claims paid by the United States in connection with the... 02/11/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. H.R.5147 To suspend temporarily the duty on gaiters of textile materials. 02/06/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. H.R.5237 To amend the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003. 02/06/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E124) H.R.4996 To suspend temporarily the duty on modified steel leaf spring leaves. 01/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. H.R.4997 To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain suspension system stabilizer bars. 01/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. H.R.5059 To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act with respect to lesser developed countries. 01/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. H.R.4934 To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. 01/17/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support. H.R.4674 To modify the provisions of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to retur... 12/13/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.4675 To provide for duty free treatment for certain United States Government property returned to the ... 12/13/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.3764 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the 5-year period relating to the exclusion... 10/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.3730 To establish a United States-India interparliamentary exchange group. 10/02/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R.3680 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for State and local sales taxe... 09/27/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.RES.653 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teac... 09/17/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.R.3427 To prohibit the revocation of waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized Sy... 08/03/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.RES.607 Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's in... 08/02/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R.3260 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to modify regulations to provide that certain Federal su... 07/31/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.RES.527 Recognizing the month of November as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month". 07/11/2007 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 527. H.R.1819 To establish the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to study methods of improving and prom... 07/09/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. H.R.2607 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate internet gambling. 06/07/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6166) H.R.2233 To provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in State unem... 05/15/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support. H.R.2202 To amend the Social Security Act to provide for wage insurance for dislocated workers. 05/08/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.2181 For the relief of Mohuiddin A. K. M. Ahmed. 05/03/2007 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.1200 To provide for health care for every American and to control the cost and enhance the quality of ... 04/24/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4034-4035) H.RES.299 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should increase public awarene... 04/24/2007 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 299. H.R.1820 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer... 03/29/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.1821 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to clean energy renewable... 03/29/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.1507 To ensure that proper information gathering and planning are undertaken to secure the preservatio... 03/16/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. H.R.1128 To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical personnel of the Department of Veterans Aff... 03/14/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. H.R.1386 To repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentiv... 03/14/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support. H.R.1385 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related tax provi... 03/07/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.949 To extend Federal recognition to the Duwamish Tribe, and for other purposes. 02/08/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. H.R.453 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that oil and gas companies will not be elig... 01/12/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Hide full list Bills Co-Sponsored (771) Bill name Last Action H.R.5714 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta... 12/01/2008 Signed by President. H.R.2040 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ... 11/25/2008 Presented to President. H.R.7300 To provide for the proper application under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the limitations ... 11/20/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.5762 To prohibit the use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and to require the Secretary of Agr... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. H.R.5802 To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. Show full list Bill name Last Action H.R.5714 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta... 12/01/2008 Signed by President. H.R.2040 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ... 11/25/2008 Presented to President. H.R.7300 To provide for the proper application under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the limitations ... 11/20/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.R.5762 To prohibit the use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and to require the Secretary of Agr... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. H.R.5802 To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. H.R.6127 To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. H.R.6264 To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. H.R.6316 To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. H.R.7090 To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st... 11/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. H.RES.1529 Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first ... 11/19/2008 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. H.R.4544 To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t... 10/15/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-420. H.R.1532 To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina... 10/13/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-392. H.R.3480 To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements f... 10/10/2008 Signed by President. H.R.2851 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ... 10/09/2008 Signed by President. H.R.1157 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env... 10/08/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-354. H.R.1343 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for... 10/08/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-355. H.R.3229 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit... 10/08/2008 Signed by President. H.R.5265 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m... 10/08/2008 Signed by President. H.R.923 To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.... 10/07/2008 Signed by President. H.R.1424 A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr... 10/03/2008 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c... H.R.6636 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poult... 10/03/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. H.R.6637 To provide additional protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by gen... 10/03/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture. H.CON.RES.426 Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. 10/03/2008 Message on Senate action sent to the House. H.R.642 To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program... 10/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R.3174 To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to allow for certiorari review of certain cases de... 10/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.3232 To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p... 10/02/2008 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113. H.R.3402 To require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone ca... 10/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. H.R.5244 To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext... 10/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. H.R.6064 To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States, to authoriz... 10/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.6625 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A... 10/02/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. H.CON.RES.360 Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t... 10/02/2008 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.1187 To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ... 10/01/2008 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... H.R.6600 To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of Social Security account... 09/30/2008 Received in the Senate. H.R.7233 To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow employees to take, as additional leave... 09/30/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2164) H.R.6049 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conser... 09/29/2008 Message on Senate action sent to the House. H.R.7181 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare Progra... 09/28/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2136-2137) H.R.1283 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f... 09/27/2008 Received in the Senate. H.RES.245 Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 09/27/2008 Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. H.RES.389 Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day. 09/27/2008 Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. H.RES.1499 Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week". 09/27/2008 Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. H.R.1014 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th... 09/26/2008 Received in the Senate. H.R.6950 To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of orga... 09/26/2008 Received in the Senate. H.R.7125 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on securities transactions. 09/26/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.RES.870 Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. 09/26/2008 Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. H.RES.1413 Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. 09/26/2008 Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116) H.R.758 To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe... 09/25/2008 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896) H.RES.1333 Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month. 09/25/2008 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H.R.1464 To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia... 09/24/2008 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat... H.R.1497 To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested... 09/24/2008 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882. H.R.3202 To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th... 09/24/2008 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-877, Part I. H.R.7005 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individu... 09/24/2008 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7005. H.R.7006 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide disaster assistance relief. 09/24/2008 Mr. Rangel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.RES.1453 Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. 09/24/2008 Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. H.CON.RES.427 Expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essenti... 09/24/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. H.R.390 To require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records ... 09/23/2008 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am... H.R.2831 To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1... 09/23/2008 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. H.RES.1314 Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extending t... 09/23/2008 Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H.RES.1381 Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private... 09/23/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688) H.RES.1484 Recognizing Project HOPE for 50 years of exceptional service in improving and saving the lives of... 09/23/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.CON.RES.424 Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States... 09/23/2008 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.998 To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out... 09/22/2008 Received in the Senate. H.RES.1374 Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Grand Coulee Dam and recognizing its critical role in t... 09/22/2008 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.RES.1443 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Pacific Crest National... 09/22/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. H.R.2343 To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi... 09/19/2008 Committee on Armed Services discharged. H.R.6898 To promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology, and for other purpos... 09/18/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. H.R.6951 To prohibit the use of funds by the Central Intelligence Agency or the Department of Defense to p... 09/18/2008 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Pe... H.R.6962 To facilitate the provision of humanitarian relief to Cuba. 09/18/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.RES.1462 Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and... 09/18/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R.176 To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr... 09/15/2008 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Reid for Senator Biden with amendments. With ... H.R.6896 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of tax on ... 09/15/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. H.RES.1200 Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th... 09/15/2008 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H.R.3114 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ... 09/11/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held. H.R.6884 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bo... 09/11/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1767) H.R.3051 To improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members of... 09/09/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held. H.R.6846 To ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is conclud... 09/09/2008 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services... H.R.6662 To require the Department of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media at milita... 09/04/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. H.R.6740 To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Cascadia Marine Trail. 08/08/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. H.R.1108 To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority... 08/01/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R.1338 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di... 08/01/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ... H.R.3021 To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni... 08/01/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R.6798 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection for certa... 08/01/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H.R.6826 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi... 08/01/2008 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme... H.RES.1316 Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS... 08/01/2008 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804) H.CON.RES.318 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. 08/01/2008 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... H.R.5892 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t... 07/31/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H.R.6078 To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h... 07/31/2008 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. H.RES.1332 Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program... 07/31/2008 Considered as unfinished business. H.RES.1357 Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of... 07/31/2008 Considered as unfinished business. H.CON.RES.361 Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca... 07/31/2008 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.2192 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veteran... 07/30/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H.R.6654 To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school... 07/30/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. H.R.6657 To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu... 07/30/2008 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La... H.R.6680 To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the tra... 07/30/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.RES.415 Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander de... 07/30/2008 Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H.R.1553 To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ... 07/29/2008 Signed by President. H.R.3094 To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Par... 07/29/2008 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-795. H.R.6643 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require determination of the maximum feasible fuel econ... 07/29/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.RES.194 Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans. 07/29/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224) H.RES.1386 Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Awareness Month to raise awaren... 07/29/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R.6438 To amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlist... 07/25/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. H.R.6617 To strengthen communities through English literacy, civics, education, and immigrant integration ... 07/24/2008 Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me... H.RES.1379 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month. 07/24/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.RES.1286 Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. 07/23/2008 Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.RES.1202 Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day. 07/22/2008 Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.RES.1358 Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizi... 07/21/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H.R.634 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di... 07/17/2008 Signed by President. H.CON.RES.381 Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive... 07/17/2008 Message on Senate action sent to the House. H.R.6495 To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assi... 07/16/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. H.R.6496 To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ... 07/16/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485) H.RES.732 Designating the third week of October as "National Estate Planning Awareness Week". 07/16/2008 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. H.CON.RES.299 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. 07/16/2008 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R.6297 To enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and implement ... 07/14/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. H.R.6401 To spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable electricity generation in the United States thr... 07/14/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. H.R.3329 To provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans. 07/10/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba... H.RES.1329 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Ira... 07/10/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. H.R.3981 To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur... 07/09/2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C... H.RES.1260 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month". 07/09/2008 Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.RES.1326 Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty. 07/09/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. H.RES.1328 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 07/09/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R.65 To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes. 07/08/2008 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No... H.R.3195 To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 06/27/2008 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856. H.CON.RES.365 Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi. 06/27/2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C... H.R.3298 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t... 06/26/2008 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. H.R.6070 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military pe... 06/26/2008 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. H.R.6275 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alter... 06/26/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. H.R.6364 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and activitie... 06/26/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. H.R.6398 To impose a permanent prohibition on the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda... 06/26/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. H.R.6407 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCor... 06/26/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1370) H.R.2818 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of epilepsy centers of ex... 06/25/2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C... H.R.3289 To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education. 06/25/2008 Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged. H.R.6375 To provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental health disorders as the... 06/25/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1353-1354) H.R.3014 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. 06/24/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held. H.R.3189 To establish reasonable procedural protections for the use of national security letters, and for ... 06/24/2008 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 3 . H.R.5876 To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in res... 06/24/2008 H.AMDT.1098 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H5959-5961; text: ... H.RES.1303 Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expressio... 06/24/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325) H.CON.RES.380 Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations. 06/24/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333) H.RES.1229 Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2... 06/23/2008 Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. H.RES.1242 Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive... 06/23/2008 Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H.RES.1293