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PAYNE, Donald Milford, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Newark, Essex County, N.J., July 16, 1934; graduated from Barringer High School, Newark, N.J., 1952; B.A., Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J., 1957; president, Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States, 1970-1973; member, Essex County, N.J., board of chosen freeholders, 1972-1978; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the Ninety-seventh Congress in 1980; member of the Newark, N.J., Municipal Council, 1982-1988; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the One Hundredth Congress in 1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred First and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1989-present).
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.389Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.7164To authorize the Southern Africa Enterprise Development Fund (SAEDF) to conduct public offerings ...09/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.318Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
H.CON.RES.381Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th annive...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.6416To codify existing sanctions against the Government of Sudan until the Government of Sudan meets ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.2627To establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the success...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.1693To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the Distr...03/06/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.283Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
02/08/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3432A bill to establish the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
02/05/2008Became Public Law No: 110-183.
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4914To amend the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to ...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.910Calling for the full implementation of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.4449To aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
12/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.4063To authorize grants for programs that provide support services to exonerees.
12/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.CON.RES.211Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.247Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in he...11/06/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comm...
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.3642To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for expanded learni...10/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2003To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, de...10/03/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3345To authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive demonstration grant program to...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.618Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3035To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jerry Lewis in recognition of his outstanding service to t...07/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.98Honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior and reaffirming the cont...03/06/2007Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...10/10/2008Presented to President.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...10/09/2008Signed by President.
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.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-355.
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.5057To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
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.923To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes....10/07/2008Signed by President.
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.2095To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous ma...10/06/2008Presented 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.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.1532To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of elimina...10/03/2008Presented to President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...10/03/2008H.AMDT.1191 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Skelton. (consideration: CR H10816; text: CR H10816)...
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.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...10/02/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-906.
H.R.1907To authorize the acquisition of land and interests in land from willing sellers to improve the co...10/02/2008Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1111.
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.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.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.351Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.374Concurrent resolution supporting Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interfaith dialogue that promotes ...10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.393Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
10/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.7041To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to award grants on a competitive basis to regiona...09/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.R.7115To require the Attorney General, through the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Just...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2097)
H.R.7180To enhance the capacity of the United States Government to fully implement the Senator Paul Simon...09/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2127-2128)
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.245Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
09/27/2008Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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.CON.RES.438Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of...09/27/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.6126To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
09/26/2008Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-894.
H.R.6950To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of orga...09/26/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.135Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges ...09/26/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10115; text of measure as introduced: CR H10...
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.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/25/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.RES.1496Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.
09/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1950)
H.R.1464To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financia...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
H.R.1497To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to plants illegally harvested...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-882.
H.R.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...09/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-877, Part I.
H.RES.1453Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
09/24/2008Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.390To require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve records ...09/23/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
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.RES.1227Condemning sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the internation...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1361Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should lead a high-le...09/23/2008Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1369Recognizing nongovernmental organizations working to bring just and lasting peace between Israeli...09/23/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8652-8655)
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.1402Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elec...09/23/2008Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.424Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States...09/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.R.2352To enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher educat...09/22/2008Received in the Senate.
H.RES.1438Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...09/22/2008Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1472Supporting international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1478Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness a...09/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.163Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
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.2343To expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chi...09/19/2008Committee on Armed Services discharged.
H.R.6960To establish the World War I centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centenn...09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6962To facilitate the provision of humanitarian relief to Cuba.
09/18/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1425Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate humanitarian, whose music laid ...09/17/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
H.RES.1446Expressing the importance of swimming lessons and recognizing the danger of drowning in the Unite...09/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...09/15/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Reid for Senator Biden with amendments. With ...
H.RES.1200Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for th...09/15/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3114To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with ...09/11/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6875To abolish the death penalty under Federal law.
09/11/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, f...
H.CON.RES.344Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing w...09/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.3051To improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former members of...09/09/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6846To ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is conclud...09/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services...
H.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1254Supporting the values and goals of the "Joint Action Plan Between the Government of the Federativ...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.4137To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
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.2452To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that publicly owned treatment works mo...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.6776To prevent hate crimes, to provide support services for victims of hate crimes, and for other pur...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, ...
H.R.6780To amend and to strengthen accountability features introduced by the Notification and Federal Emp...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.6796To prevent speculation and profiteering in the defaulted debt of certain poor countries, and for ...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Service...
H.RES.1410Supporting efforts to advance United States international diplomacy and engagement in order to re...08/01/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.6594To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...07/31/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6660To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing, administering, or enforcing any rule, regulation...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632)
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.1288Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
07/31/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
H.RES.1395Expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electroni...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1401Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensi...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.403Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology o...07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.CON.RES.407Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
07/31/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.5501To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign c...07/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6655To authorize assistance for Liberia.
07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
H.RES.1266Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlan...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7338-7340)
H.RES.1351Resolution expressing support for the United Nations/African Union Hybrid operation in Darfur (UN...07/30/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7347-7350)
H.RES.194Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
07/29/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7224-7227; text: CR H7224)
H.R.2140To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the...07/28/2008Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
H.R.6613To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of dentists serving health professi...07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1379Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
07/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.364Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.655Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1286Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
07/23/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5506To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 369 Martin Luther King J...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.6520To increase global stability and security for the United States and the international community b...07/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.423To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants for organizations to find missing adults.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3010To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.RES.1088Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vi...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1090Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birt...07/15/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1259Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacross...07/15/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.3981To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other pur...07/09/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.RES.1328Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
07/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.5690To remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain ac...07/01/2008Signed 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.CON.RES.370Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honorin...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1889To require prisons and other correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract w...06/26/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.3546To authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 level...06/26/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6066To require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governments fo...06/26/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.6404To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.CON.RES.382Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mar...06/25/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.5876To require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in res...06/24/2008H.AMDT.1098 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. George Miller. (consideration: CR H5959-5961; text: ...
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.CON.RES.2Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and app...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H.CON.RES.372Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions t...06/24/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.CON.RES.380Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.
06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
H.RES.1229Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1242Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th annive...06/23/2008Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6332To authorize additoinal appropriations for summer youth employment activities under the Workforce...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.R.6335To provide for the transfer to the Government of Haiti of the real property of the former United ...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1290Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Re...06/20/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1029Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on ...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.RES.1270Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Z...06/18/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.6282To increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individuals wit...06/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial S...
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.189A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
H.R.6255To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes.
06/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.R.359To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associate...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.512To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the America...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
H.R.1239A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to authorize add...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.6217To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolid...06/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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.RES.1268Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign assistance is a c...06/11/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.332Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
06/11/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.4926To establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secondary sc...06/10/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.5524To amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purposes. ...06/10/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6228To ban the use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers.
06/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1063Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War w...06/10/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5139-5141)
H.RES.127Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th ...06/09/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1225Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as "National Safety Month".
06/09/2008Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6202To promote the well-being of animals held for commercial use by providing such animals protection...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1157-1158)
H.R.6203To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts for re...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1245Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur ...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.1246Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.
06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.6104To provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.RES.1055Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.6111To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to keep records of non-employees who p...06/02/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
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.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
05/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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.339Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432)
H.RES.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1152Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to ex...05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.RES.961Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens...05/20/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1144Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the ...05/20/2008The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
H.RES.1195Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave...05/20/2008Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...