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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.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented to President.
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.
H.R.6707To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transact...09/27/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.RES.1492Providing for agreement by the House of Representatives to the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R....09/24/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.3999To amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to s...09/23/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
H.R.6577To express the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resource...09/22/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-863.
H.R.6627To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out certain constructio...09/18/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.6658To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance the Natio...07/31/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6493To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety.
07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.802To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.
07/22/2008Became Public Law No: 110-280.
H.R.6556To clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agenc...07/22/2008For Further Action See P.L. 110-229 (S. 3298).
H.R.3248To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...07/16/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
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.R.6355To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for improvements in the quality of airline serv...06/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.R.6109To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the p...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.6003To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.1195To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...06/06/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3699To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in M...06/05/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.3246To amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic a...05/22/2008For Further Action See P.L. 110-234, Title 6, Subtitle A, Sections 6025 and 6026 and Title 14, Su...
H.RES.1137Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.R.6004To provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure, and for other purposes.
05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R.2881To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Admin...05/07/2008Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 383.
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.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...04/16/2008Committee Hearings Held.
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.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.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.1269To improve the security of railroad, public transportation, and over-the-road bus systems in the ...08/03/2007For Further Action See P.L. 110-53, Titles XIV and XV.
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.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.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-354.
H.R.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6460To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment conta...10/08/2008Signed by President.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-370.
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6229To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue East in ...10/07/2008Presented to President.
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6524To authorize the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions with respect to parcel...10/06/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1424A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of tr...10/03/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments. (c...
H.R.6330To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the...10/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
H.R.642To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2933To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1112.
H.R.3232To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise p...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1113.
H.CON.RES.239Recognizing and acknowledging the important role of adoption, and commending all parties involved...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5788To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions against voice communications usi...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-900.
H.R.1283To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and f...09/27/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
09/27/2008Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/15...
H.R.6999To restructure the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program, and for other purposes.
09/27/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.RES.1437Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and ex...09/27/2008Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.1014To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve th...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...09/25/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9896)
H.R.1771To assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons ...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.CON.RES.296Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" t...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
09/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6892To authorize funds to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to carry out its Community Safety...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6896To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of tax on ...09/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6873To delay any application of the phase out of the Medicare hospice budget neutrality adjustment fa...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774)
H.R.6630To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled ...09/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.6848To extend through April 1, 2009, the MinnesotaCare Medicaid demonstration project.
09/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.6723To provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for certain pe...09/04/2008Referred 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.6795To establish an Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit.
08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.6701To provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of prominent ci...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.305Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
H.R.3985To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to register a pe...07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6388To provide additional authorities to the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other ...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
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.634To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became di...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.1286To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Rout...07/10/2008DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1317, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten...
H.R.6122To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive policy on th...07/10/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.5270To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...07/08/2008Provisions extending both AIP program and tax authority from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2...
H.R.6180To require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements b...07/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
H.R.6327To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...06/30/2008Signed by President.
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.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.5935To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carryi...06/26/2008Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Discharged.
H.R.3289To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
06/25/2008Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Discharged.
H.RES.111Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
06/24/2008Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (Discharge petition tex...
H.R.6347To facilitate the use of HOPE VI grant amounts by certain public housing agencies that have suffe...06/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1002Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
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.5454To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service connection of amyotr...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...06/11/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.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.1328To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
06/06/2008Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
H.R.3058To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter ...06/05/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5016-5017)
H.R.6172To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay f...06/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.923Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
06/03/2008Mr. Davis (IL) 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...05/21/2008Became Public Law No: 110-233.
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.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.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/15/2008S.AMDT.4751 Cloture motion on amendment SA 4751 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
H.RES.1133Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball champions...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3823)
H.RES.1134Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
05/14/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 r...
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
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.CON.RES.341Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers,...05/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.R.5877To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles va...04/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.5854To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Associ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.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.5595To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide den...04/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.R.5734To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.5223To provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, a...02/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.4141To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a p...11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.1644To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of "supervisor" for purposes ...09/19/2007Committee 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.