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Biography
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).
Bills Sponsored (46)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/16/2008Became Public Law No: 110-432.
H.R.3986To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Cente...10/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6984To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement progr...09/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2701To strengthen our Nation's energy security and mitigate the effects of climate change by promotin...09/29/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-904.
H.RES.1382Honoring the heritage of the Coast Guard.
09/29/2008Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (318)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-420.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-421.
H.R.6524To authorize the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions with respect to parcel...10/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-427.
H.R.6229To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue East in ...10/13/2008Became Public Law No: 110-396.

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