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OLVER, John Walter, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Honesdale, Wayne County, Pa., September 3, 1936; B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., 1955; M.S., Tufts University, Medford, Mass., 1956; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., 1961; instructor, Franklin Technical Institute, Joplin, Mo., 1956-1958; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., 1961-1962; faculty, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass., 1962-1969; member of the Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1969-1972; member of the Massachusetts state senate, 1973-1991; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Silvio O. Conte, reelected to the

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7122To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to continue to cove...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1050Recognizing Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as being home to the earliest known reference to the word ...06/23/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (...
H.R.1528To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and f...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.4448To suspend temporarily the duty on capacitor grade homopolymer polypropylene resin in primary for...12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3074Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, a...11/14/2007On motion to recommit to conference committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 182 - 231 (Roll no. 11...
H.R.1297To establish the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area in the States of Massachusetts and New Hamp...07/12/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2536To require all public housing revitalization projects assisted under the HOPE VI program to meet ...05/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R.2066To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to advanced practice nurses and p...04/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.620To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a ma...02/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.6598To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses ...10/03/2008House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later th...
H.CON.RES.426Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.
10/03/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.3036To reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes.
10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.5853To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachu...10/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.R.7090To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to st...10/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.7250To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black c...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Af...
H.CON.RES.214Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arth...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.223Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.376Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics,...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.1187To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell ...10/01/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
H.R.6045To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authoriz...10/01/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...09/30/2008Presented to President.
H.R.6874To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Se...09/30/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10129-10130)
H.R.7051To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorize...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.971To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws ap...09/28/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-898.
H.R.7056To improve United States capabilities for gathering human intelligence through the effective inte...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2095-2096)
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.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.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....09/26/2008Presented to President.
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.6568To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage research and carry out an educa...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.RES.1381Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
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.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the moderni...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6826To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health servi...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme...
H.RES.1316Honoring the service of the Navy and Coast Guard veterans who served on the Landing Ship Tank (LS...08/01/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7803-7804)
H.R.6078To encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for h...07/31/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1143Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
07/31/2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/2...
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.J.RES.93Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act o...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-287.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3890An act to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...07/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.415To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonw...07/17/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.814To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue regulations mandating child-resistant ...07/17/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6496To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the ...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
H.CON.RES.299Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
07/16/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.5528To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Commercial Street in...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.6485To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that disability determinations under such...07/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1451)
H.RES.1067Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6419-6421)
H.R.4174To establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monitoring p...07/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.5541To provide a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression act...07/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.RES.1326Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.
07/09/2008Referred 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.6256To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with resp...07/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
H.R.6381To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.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.RES.1301Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled f...06/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.337Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reco...06/20/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.J.RES.91Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declaration of the Oslo C...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1249Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to ex...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
H.CON.RES.134Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell Natio...06/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.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.RES.369Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433-4434)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.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.6022To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purpos...05/19/2008Presented to President.
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.1181Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast de...05/13/2008Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6000To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas...05/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.5715To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and f...05/07/2008Signed by President.
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.4286To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and ...05/06/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1011Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...05/05/2008Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.3219To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.3327To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.
04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R.4226To accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a ma...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
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.3928To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require certain recip...04/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.900To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. ...04/22/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
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.RES.1131Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as Na...04/22/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5842To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
04/17/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5036To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs ...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2289-2297; text of measure as repor...
H.R.5674To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage...04/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.2016To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.1093Calling on the President not to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing ...04/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.1078Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potent...04/03/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.321Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
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.J.RES.79Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcas...03/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.RES.948Congratulating the University of Kansas ("KU") football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bo...03/11/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5560To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor ...03/06/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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.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.5507To require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and co...02/27/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.5488To provide for the recovery and stability of Iraq, and for other purposes.
02/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4838To provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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.RES.987Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.5128Disapproving of any formal agreement emerging from the "Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H926)
H.RES.973Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.5174To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to supply a ...02/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5268To provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the Medica...02/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.938Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, det...01/28/2008Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.5058To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the...01/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E46)
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.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.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E 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.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.R.4835To promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communication...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
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.3609To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to modification of certain mortgages on ...12/12/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4449To aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.CON.RES.267Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio R...12/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.4206To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utilization of...11/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
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.RES.808Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
11/13/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 808.
H.RES.819Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/13/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.3865To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to home...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.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.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.RES.782Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major Le...11/06/2007Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.803Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.804Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the pe...11/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.3674To address the impending humanitarian crisis and security breakdown as a result of the mass influ...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.RES.792Honoring the dedication and hard work of Professor Eric Reeves on behalf of the people of Sudan. ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.RES.740Condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Hask...10/29/2007Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.3952To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Pleasant Street in A...10/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.751Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.
10/22/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 751.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3507To amend the Social Security Act to provide grants and flexibility through demonstration projects...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.J.RES.59Granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum ...10/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.R.1727To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of l...10/16/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.RES.652Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship pass...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.RES.735Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiv...10/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.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.654Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (...10/09/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654.
H.RES.697Commending Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre for establishing a National Football League ...10/09/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.1055To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision rel...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.CON.RES.200A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditiona...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.3691To reauthorize and improve the Consumer Product Safety Act.
09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.689Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his form...09/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.210Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.RES.95Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the goals and ideals of Campus Fi...09/25/2007Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.590Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the ...09/25/2007Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.679Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the geno...09/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.3257To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical edu...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2265To provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other p...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10438)
H.RES.326Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
H.RES.443Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the pe...09/18/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443.
H.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.3491To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of...09/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...