Biography
NORTON, Eleanor Holmes, a Delegate from the District of Columbia; born in Washington, D.C., June 13, 1937; attended public schools; B.A., Antioch College of Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 1960; M.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1963; LL.B., Yale University Law School, New Haven, Conn., 1964; lawyer, private practice; law clerk to Federal District Court Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, 3rd Circuit, 1964-1965; assistant legal director, American Civil Liberties Union, 1965-1970; adjunct assistant professor, New York University Law School, 1970-1971; executive assistant to the mayor, New York City, 1971-1974; chair, New York City commission on human rights, 1970-1977; chair, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1977-1981; senior fellow, Urban Institute, 1981-1982; professor, Georgetown University Law Center, 1982-1990; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.CON.RES.308Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
05/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2938To authorize grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities at the District of Columb...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.R.1296To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to establish the Office of the District Attorney ...04/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5773To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operati...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3247To improve the provision of disaster assistance for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and for other pu...04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
H.RES.1101Honoring and commending The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., for hosting the 200...04/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.2080To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to conform the District charter to revisions made...03/14/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government M...
H.R.5600To permit nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts, employees transferred to the ...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.309Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enfo...03/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.4098To revise the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution so that all memb...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185)
H.R.5424To prohibit the charging of any fee for admission to any permanent exhibit in any museum or facil...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184-185)
H.R.5001To authorize the Administrator of General Services to provide for the redevelopment of the Old Po...01/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.2414To amend the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to adjus...11/08/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4033To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term ground lease for the operati...11/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3880To amend title 40, United States Code, to authorize the National Capital Planning Commission to d...10/22/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3766To assist local governments in conducting gun buyback programs.
10/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2074)
H.R.3068To prohibit the award of contracts to provide guard services under the contract security guard pr...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.3263To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage the implementation or ex...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3519To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.
09/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
H.R.3503To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national program to conduct and support a...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1832)
H.R.1054To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate Congressional review of newly-passed...08/02/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3215To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide medical assistance for certain men scree...07/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1638-1639)
H.R.2753To amend title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include law school and other graduate s...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2999To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal medical assistance percenta...07/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1488-1489)
H.R.2019To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages ...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.733To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to eliminate all Federally-imposed mandates over ...06/21/2007Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2624To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide eligibility to the District of Columbia for the...06/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2534To permit statues honoring citizens of the District of Columbia to be placed in Statuary Hall in ...05/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1166-1167)
H.R.1905To provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes...05/23/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.CON.RES.123Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enfo...05/17/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2278To restore the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations on marketing and ad...05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.124Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
05/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.2168To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a dental education loan repa...05/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E956-957)
H.R.2081To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to increase the salary of the Chief Financial Off...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2076To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure that the District of Columbia and States are provi...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E891)
H.R.1826To provide for nuclear disarmament and economic conversion in accordance with District of Columbi...04/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
H.R.1433To provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes...04/19/2007Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 317, H.R. 1433 is laid on the table.
H.R.1906To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the estimated tax payment safe harbor based ...04/19/2007Rule H. Res. 317 passed House.
H.R.1000To award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unpreceden...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1417To prohibit the closure of Walter Reed Army Medical Center notwithstanding the 2005 recommendatio...04/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.1572To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the discriminatory treatment of the District o...03/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.328To provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E324)
H.R.392To provide for a circulating quarter dollar coin program to honor the District of Columbia, the C...01/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal electronic equipment, including c...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-625.
H.R.6003To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/07/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3883; text: CR ...
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor f...05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.CON.RES.317Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
05/07/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2881To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...05/06/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3761-3779)
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.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.
05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/01/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.
H.R.3774To provide for greater diversity within, and to improve policy direction and oversight of, the Se...05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R.4179To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for individ...05/01/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5683To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purpo...05/01/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5540To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of...04/30/2008Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.RES.1149Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1154Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
H.RES.1073Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.3172To exclude certain assets in determining eligibility under the food stamp program, the temporary ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.3395To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote responsible ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.2634To provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the U...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.5901To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate contributing factors to disparities ...04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
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.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1141Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the worke...04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5524To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purposes. ...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.CON.RES.331Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1115Expressing support for designation of April 16, 2008, as "National Golf Day".
04/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.CON.RES.328Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay,...04/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judicia...
H.R.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
H.R.5784To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit against incom...04/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.5577To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the S...04/11/2008House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not ...
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.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...04/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.5551To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to implement the increase provided under t...04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
H.RES.1054Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans.
04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1077Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and ent...04/09/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.1418To provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-567.
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1085Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...04/02/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.CON.RES.302Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
04/01/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4462To authorize the award of a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Native Americans who served...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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.4106To improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employe...03/13/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5599To designate the Federal building located at 4600 Silver Hill Road in Suitland, Maryland, as the ...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.2701To strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promotin...03/11/2008For Further Action See H.R.3221.
H.R.5157To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the provisions prohibiting persons convicted ...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.798To direct the Administrator of General Services to install a photovoltaic system for the headquar...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title IV of H.R. 3248.
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.5550To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age to qualify for coverage as a "c...03/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.CON.RES.311Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
03/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E317-318)
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.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
03/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.CON.RES.289Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occas...03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
H.RES.698Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Congressional Cemetery.
03/04/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1200-1201)
H.RES.992Honoring the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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.1401To improve the security of railroads, public transportation, and over-the-road buses in the Unite...02/27/2008For Further Action See Titles XII, XIII, XIV and XV of H.R. 1.
H.R.2775To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize funding...02/27/2008For Further Action See Title II of H.R. 1.
H.R.3521To improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Developme...02/26/2008Rule H. Res. 974 passed House.
H.RES.1002Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "Public Radio Recognition Month".
02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E238-239)
H.RES.996Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5461To require the President to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010.
02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.972Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.957Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through M...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.962Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city...02/06/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4926To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for auto...02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.5035To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eli...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.5129To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4806To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classific...01/31/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment.
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.CON.RES.198Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.155Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.5056To provide for the appointment of a high-level United States representative or special envoy for ...01/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.280Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4060To assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program to ensure that all children ...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4959To provide for congressional consultation with respect to any long-term security, economic, or po...01/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.J.RES.76Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense...01/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3692To authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Ameri...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3495A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions Of Measure Incorporated into Title 6 of H.R. 2764.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.RES.882Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should initiate a bipartisan...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4545To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
12/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.3986To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Cente...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.RES.661Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.
H.RES.842Expressing sympathy to and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of...12/11/2007Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.858Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.
12/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4313To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an additional credit against income tax for t...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3990To reduce sexual assault and domestic violence involving members of the Armed Forces and their fa...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.CON.RES.265Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
12/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4063To authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.4114To modify certain provisions of law relating to torture.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.4158To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify and codif...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.CON.RES.211Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...11/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.684Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champi...11/13/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.750To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to comprehensively reform immigration law, and for o...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3249To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for other pu...11/08/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.249Recognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural understanding a...11/08/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...11/07/2007Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Discharged.
H.R.1567To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the prevention, t...11/06/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.2949To authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.
11/06/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.4091To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote the adoption of children with s...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.550Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purpose...11/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
H.R.3828To reduce the backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3846To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2878To amend titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code to provide incentives for the prompt payments...11/01/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...10/30/2007Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
H.R.3616To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and fe...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.759Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Mass Movement for Soviet Jewish Freedom and the 20th Anni...10/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 759.
H.CON.RES.230Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
10/30/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.573Recognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise a...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
H.RES.726Calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate s...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 726.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.3892To establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
10/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.1124To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.
10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3733To establish a National Foundation on Physical Fitness and Sports to carry out activities to supp...10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3934To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain foo...10/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3385To establish a task force to examine homelessness in the United States and make recommendations t...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.3558To provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, ...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2102To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally ...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
H.R.507To establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.734Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information rel...10/16/2007Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 734 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question s...
H.R.1699To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require certain manufacturers to provide cons...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.448Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3797To require the President to seek to institute a regional diplomatic plan for the Middle East, and...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3812To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in the effo...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.32A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" ki...10/09/2007Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.694To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.1103To codify Executive Order 12898, relating to environmental justice, to require the Administrator ...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3246To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic a...10/04/2007Rule H. Res. 704 passed House.
H.R.2003To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2824To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1052-1053)
H.R.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1302To require th