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OBERSTAR, James Louis, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Chisholm, St. Louis County, Minn., September 10, 1934; graduated from Chisholm High School, Chisholm, Minn., 1952; B.A., College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., 1956; M.A., College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium, 1957; staff for United States Representative John Anton Blatnik of Minnesota, 1963-1974; administrator of the Committee on Public Works, United States House of Representatives, 1971-1974; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth and to the fifteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6003To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.6004To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee ...
H.RES.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/07/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1195To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...04/30/2008Mr. Oberstar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (considera...
H.R.2830To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration an...04/28/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.4292To authorize the sale of certain National Forest System lands in the Superior National Forest in ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.802To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.
04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in t...
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.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.187To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse and customhouse located at 515 Wes...03/04/2008For Further Action See S.521.
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.RES.772Recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, and for ...01/22/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 772.
H.R.4343To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial a...12/14/2007Became Public Law No: 110-135.
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.R.4291To revise the authorized route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minneso...12/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.RES.833Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promotin...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.1495To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the ...11/09/2007Became Public Law No: 110-114.
H.R.3999To amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to s...10/31/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/18/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.3699To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in M...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R.3311To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bri...08/08/2007Became Public Law No: 110-56.
H.R.3248To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...07/19/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.799To reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of ...07/17/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.352Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week.
05/15/2007Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2125To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail cu...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.1744To provide for a hospital in Cass County, Minnesota.
03/28/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.720To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water poll...03/19/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.1516To authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal railroad safety laws for fiscal year...03/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.1356To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...03/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
H.R.1269To improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus systems in the ...03/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
H.RES.172Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the O...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
05/08/2008Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideratio...
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.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5946To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day registra...05/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
05/01/2008Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
H.R.1771To assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons ...04/30/2008Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...04/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees...
H.RES.49Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5613To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations throu...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
H.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.3192To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and ...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.3985To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to register a pe...04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3...
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.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E708)
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
04/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1133Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball champions...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5788To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications usi...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R.5763To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board within the...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.5721To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a DSH redistribution pool from unexp...04/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.1081Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
04/04/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-564, Part I.
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.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.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.5640To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide services for birthparents who ...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.J.RES.78Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the ru...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.936Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's nationa...03/12/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.286Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking th...03/06/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1019Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the Un...03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.5270To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...02/28/2008Signed by President.
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.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.R.5473To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition ...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5336To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to aut...02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.RES.960Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII ...02/13/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.CON.RES.294Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense take immediate steps to appoint do...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.977Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate th...02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.CON.RES.291Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in Quebec, Canada, since its foundi...02/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5173To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case managemen...01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4930To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Ar...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.935Honoring the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt's Conference of Governors, support...01/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61)
H.R.4139To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and in...01/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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.R.365To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratori...12/21/2007Signed by President.
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.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.898Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.843Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to t...12/17/2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
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.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.3845To establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within the Offi...11/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4102To phase out the use of private military contractors.
11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13867)
H.CON.RES.122Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.3697To amend the Public Health Service Act to address antimicrobial resistance.
11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.3882To amend title 38, United States Code, to change the length of the obligated period of service on...11/07/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4105To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contractors under the Medicare Integrity Prog...11/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
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.R.327To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and...11/05/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3822To amend title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include nongovernme...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.CON.RES.244Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
10/31/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...10/30/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.R.508To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance fo...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12136-12137)
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.3940To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
10/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.3498To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to assist cities with ...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.CON.RES.221Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and condemning the attack...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.182Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for id...10/18/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.CON.RES.239Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan.
10/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.725Recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and for other purposes.
10/16/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 725.
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3834To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which no ind...10/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3652To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in busin...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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.1678To amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide assistance...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
H.R.3785To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual reti...10/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3741For the relief of certain members of the First Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division ...10/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3742To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the use of qualified mortgage bonds ...10/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.657Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe...10/02/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 657.
H.CON.RES.185Concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnes...10/02/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.207Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military servic...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.605Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
09/24/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2188To establish kinship navigator programs, to establish kinship guardianship assistance payments fo...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3220Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative n...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3414To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs to memb...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.3598To prohibit the cessation, degradation, or limitation of broadcasting activities by the Broadcast...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3605To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-...09/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.257Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
09/10/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 257.
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.606Honoring the city of Minneapolis, first responders, and the citizens of the State of Minnesota fo...09/05/2007Mr. Walz (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.180To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.2722To restructure the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program, and for other purposes.
08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.RES.618Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.607Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's in...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.568Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion"...07/30/2007Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.587Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast ...07/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.187Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes. ...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.3175To protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other ...07/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2690To address rising college tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, the Federal Go...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.RES.563Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for ...07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.3119To prohibit the use of funds for military operations in Iran.
07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1577-1578)
H.R.2819To facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by the Trad...07/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1552)
H.R.3081To amend the Truth in Lending Act to protect consumers from certain practices in connection with ...07/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.406Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as th...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.CON.RES.87Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.
07/17/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.1688To amend the Social Security Act to provide health insurance coverage for children and pregnant w...07/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7827)
H.R.2747To establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic l...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3042To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 6 months the eligibility period for...07/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1338To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of di...07/11/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2060To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webca...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7479-7480)
H.R.1896To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to fully fund 40 percent of the average ...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2032To require the establishment of a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers to compute cost-of-l...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...07/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2910To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed...07/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R.2922To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the occurrence of diabetes in Medicare ...06/28/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1542To provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs and th...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.1551To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other progr...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1687To provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirem...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.800To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to...06/26/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Numb...
H.R.2860To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare benefi...06/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2805To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize expansion of the population of Medic...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1386)
H.R.2090To establish the National Guard Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2189To require pre- and post-deployment mental health screenings for members of the Armed Forces, and...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2702To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for membe...06/20/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.R.2762To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I di...06/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.901To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct certain coeducational eleme...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1076To promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational activi...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1088To establish a pilot program to provide grants to encourage eligible institutions of higher educa...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.1169To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify Federal requirements under...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1252To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes.
06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.1322To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide emergency prot...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1346To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct local educational agencies ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1367To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...06/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2159To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment rate b...05/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2199To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide cer...05/24/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.2457To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to permit individuals to r...05/23/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.698To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company regulatio...05/22/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.171Honoring the Marquis de Lafayette on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of his birth.
05/22/2007Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.417Expressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the ...05/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.678To strengthen the national security through the expansion and improvement of foreign language stu...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.701To amend the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.808To establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence.
05/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2361To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the credit for renewable diesel in the cas...05/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.2367To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance to provide contraceptives in ...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5338)
H.R.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...05/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.811To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot und...05/16/2007Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-154.
H.R.1773To limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to grant authority to motor carriers do...05/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.2353To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening and treat...05/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2123To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staff...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2164To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased payments...05/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2303To provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and wom...05/14/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2266To provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing coun...05/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.105Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importa...05/09/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1592To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate...05/07/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.137To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and fo...05/03/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2131To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a ...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2146To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit universal defaults on credit card accounts, and for...05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.1992To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweat...05/02/2007