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Biography
McGOVERN, James P., a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Worcester, Worcester County, Mass., November 20, 1959; graduated from Worcester Academy, Worcester, Mass.; B.A., American University, Washington, D.C., 1981; M.P.A., American University, Washington, D.C., 1984; presidential campaign staff, United States Senator George McGovern of South Dakota, 1984; staff, United States Representative Joseph Moakley of Massachusetts; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.554To provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other purpos...08/01/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
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.RES.1399Providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2008, through September 4, 2008.
07/31/2008The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-816, by Mr. McGovern.
H.R.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1339Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to des...07/16/2008Considered as privileged matter.
H.RES.1277Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental...06/19/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5586-5592)
H.J.RES.91Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declaration of the Oslo C...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1214Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. C...05/21/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4341-4346)
H.RES.1190Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congr...05/14/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3824-3828)
H.RES.1157Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue in...04/30/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2891-2894)
H.RES.1065Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5501) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years ...04/02/2008Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1894-1902, H1903-1904)
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.RES.1036Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 312) revising the congress...03/12/2008On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 129). (cons...
H.RES.893Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amen...12/19/2007The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-498, by Mr. McGovern.
H.RES.873Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolu...12/17/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H15508-15512)
H.RES.818Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4156) making emergency supplemental appropriations ...11/14/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 818.
H.RES.809Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to...11/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 809.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.780Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to modify the requirements applicable to ...11/01/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 780.
H.R.3929To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, concerning length and weight limitations for vehic...10/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R.3952To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Pleasant Street in A...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.675Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 976) to amend the Inte...09/25/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 675.
H.RES.443Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the pe...09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443.
H.RES.613Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
09/06/2007Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 613 is laid on the table.
H.RES.614Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolu...09/06/2007Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 614 is laid on the table.
H.RES.633Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2786) to reauthorize the programs for housing assis...09/06/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 633.
H.RES.599Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3161) making appropriations for Agriculture...08/02/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9579-9588, H9589-9591)
H.RES.581Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3161) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural ...07/31/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9212-9219)
H.RES.426Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offer...07/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 426.
H.RES.453Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2446) to reauthorize the Afghanistan Freedom Suppor...06/06/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6042-6046)
H.R.2129To strengthen the Food Stamp Act of 1977.
05/31/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.2237To provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq. ...05/10/2007Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2237, H.R. 2206 and H.R. 2207.
H.R.1938To reduce hunger in the United States.
05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.RES.364Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1592) to provide Federal assistance to States, loca...05/03/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 364.
H.R.1755To limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions.
04/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.RES.301Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ...04/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 301.
H.R.1707To suspend the authority for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (the succe...03/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1616To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Dole Inte...03/21/2007Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo...
H.R.746To provide for the safe and orderly withdrawal of United States military forces and Department of...03/20/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.1475To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and equalize the exclusion from gross inco...03/12/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Go...
H.CON.RES.81Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow diseases.
03/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.RES.52Paying tribute to Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for their recognition by the Yad Vash...01/22/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 52.
H.RES.66Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil...01/18/2007Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H675-678, H679-688)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.CON.RES.390Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
08/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...08/01/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8003)
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...08/01/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 929.
H.RES.1008Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
H.RES.1409Recognizing the great strides made by the majority of countries participating in the Summer Olymp...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6720To establish the Commission on Comprehensive Strategies for the Placement of Natural Gas Infrastr...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.1332Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship program...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1357Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of...07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1401Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1406Recognizing and supporting the work of Community Health Workers.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.361Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holoca...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5167To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to remove the authority of t...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6503To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Missing Alz...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6625To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans A...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6654To increase the recruitment and retention of school counselors, school social workers, and school...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6657To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow up to 24 months of vocational edu...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and La...
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.J.RES.93Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act o...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-287.
H.RES.1370Resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses ...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7347)
H.R.160To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition g...07/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-796.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.RES.1381Expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased Federal commitment prioritizi...07/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7171)
H.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.R.6438To amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlist...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...07/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.6597To require the collection of data on animal cruelty crimes.
07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1551)
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.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...07/24/2008Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.1377Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal,...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.5853To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachu...07/23/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.645Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism ...07/23/2008Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.6568To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage research and carry out an educa...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.RES.1139Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men a...07/22/2008Mr. Abercrombie moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
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.RES.1358Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizi...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1359Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and fo...07/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6548To authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the Dis...07/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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.6496To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
H.R.6520To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community b...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.CON.RES.385Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 199...07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1259Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacross...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1261Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.5577To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the S...07/11/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-754.
H.R.4461To promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.1329Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Ira...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1333Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1338Calling on the United States Government and the international community to support a transition t...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6435To relieve traffic congestion.
07/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.RES.1326Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1328Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.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.6052To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in ...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6066To require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments fo...06/26/2008Committee Hearings 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.6404To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.6416To codify existing sanctions against the Government of Sudan until the Government of Sudan meets ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.CON.RES.32Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrori...06/25/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4044To amend title 11 of the United States Code to exempt for a limited period, from the application ...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1301Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled f...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1303Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expressio...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
H.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.380Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.
06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
H.R.6205To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for members ...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.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.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.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6321To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against income tax to a...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6298To restrict nuclear cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1261-1262)
H.R.6282To increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals wit...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial S...
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.5448To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedur...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.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.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.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...06/11/2008Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.336Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6195To authorize the Korean War Veterans Association to establish a commemorative work on Federal lan...06/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.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.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.R.6029To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to eliminate an hours of service requirement fo...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6056To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and...06/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.6190To restore to the Department of State responsibility over the Police Training Teams being used to...06/04/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs,...
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.5970To amend the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 to reauthorize that Act, 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.CON.RES.367Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6163To improve the provision of telehealth services under the Medicare Program, to provide grants for...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6018To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase loan repayment limits for health professionals...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1177Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defen...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...05/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6145To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to include within the certification required for certain ...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/21/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.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.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6093To amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue...05/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.AMD