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RANGEL, Charles B., a Representative from New York; born in New York, N.Y., June 11, 1930; attended DeWitt Clinton High School; B.S., New York University School of Commerce, Washington Square, N.Y., 1957; LL.B. (J.D.), St. John’s Law School, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1960; United States Army, 1948-1952; lawyer, private practice; assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, 1963; counsel to speaker of the New York state assembly, 1965; counsel to the President’s Commission to Revise the Draft Laws, 1966; secretary, New York State Penal Law and Code Revision Commission; member of the New York state assembly, 1966-1970; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-second and to the seventeen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1971-present); chairman, Select Committee on Narcotics

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6382To make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and for other purpos...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.6560To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes. ...07/30/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6049To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conser...07/29/2008Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to p...
H.R.6532To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.
07/24/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.R.6530To amend United States trade laws to eliminate foreign barriers to exports of United States goods...07/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Home...
H.R.6331To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the ...07/15/2008Vetoed by President.
H.R.3540A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority...07/08/2008Provisions extending both the AIP program and tax authority from July 1, 2008 through September 3...
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.6327To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the...06/30/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6275To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alter...06/26/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.6363To amend title 4, United States Code, to add National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day to the li...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1362-1363)
H.R.6081To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel, and for ot...06/17/2008Became Public Law No: 110-245.
H.R.5720To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide assistance for housing.
04/24/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-606.
H.R.5719To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay im...04/16/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.4834To award a congressional gold medal to Ossie Davis in recognition of his many contributions to th...04/08/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3361To make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
03/31/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.3539To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend financing for the Airport and Airway Trust F...03/11/2008For Further Action See H.R.2881.
H.R.5508For the relief of Daniel Wachira.
03/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5264To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.
02/29/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5351To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...02/28/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.5436For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Sankerala Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.735To designate the Federal building under construction at 799 First Avenue in New York, New York, a...01/22/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. Without w...
H.R.4351To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alter...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.4839To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical corrections, and for other purposes....12/29/2007Became Public Law No: 110-172.
H.R.3996To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other p...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-166.
H.R.3648To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal res...12/20/2007Became Public Law No: 110-142.
H.R.3997An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for milit...12/20/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.884Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3997, with an amendme...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.CON.RES.253Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and contin...12/05/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.4195To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical corrections, and for other purposes....11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.3920To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjust...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3970To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional tax relief to low and moderate i...10/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.976An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health ...10/18/2007The Chair announced that the message and the accompanying bill would be referred to the Committee...
H.R.3056To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority of the Internal Revenue Servic...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.954To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 365 West 125th Street in...09/28/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.212Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the pr...09/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.2776To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewa...08/04/2007Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3221 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question sh...
H.R.623To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses.
07/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1644)
H.R.2470To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction and reno...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2819To facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by the Trad...07/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1552)
H.R.3003To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ow...07/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1488)
H.RES.297Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized...07/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.1830To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
06/30/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.111Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to A...06/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2781To award a congressional gold medal to Ray Charles in recognition of his many contributions to th...06/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.CON.RES.101Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade A...06/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)
H.CON.RES.167Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular ...06/11/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.460To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eli...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1208)
H.CON.RES.141Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.
05/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.359Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized...05/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1677To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance taxpayer protections and outreach.
04/18/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.RES.321Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington.
04/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.624To lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes.
04/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.458To repeal the requirements under the United States Housing Act of 1937 for residents of public ho...04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.622To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm.
04/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1562To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand certain rules with respect to hou...03/28/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.R.1631To amend section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the deadline for clas...03/21/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.56Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership an...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.CON.RES.24Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Ga...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563)
H.CON.RES.78Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold ...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E486)
H.R.393To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national ser...02/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.739For the relief of Kadiatou Diallo, Laouratou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Abdoul Diallo, Mamadou Bobo...02/26/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.188Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Tenth Co...02/16/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.RES.132Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the Uni...02/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.57Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in B...02/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.CON.RES.58Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievemen...02/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.59Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievement...02/06/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.818To secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sente...02/05/2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.114Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance.
01/30/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.29Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and military families in ...01/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.654To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
01/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.459To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of def...01/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.26Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage...01/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.27Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Fat...01/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6340To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in...08/12/2008Signed by President.
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.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.R.840To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the housing assistance program...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Discharged.
H.R.2851To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and ...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...07/31/2008Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Discharged.
H.R.5892To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize t...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.6073To provide that Federal employees receiving their pay by electronic funds transfer shall be given...07/31/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.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.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.R.998To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out...07/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3221A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
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.6664To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to impose limitations on the transfer of fir...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.6676To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require background checks for employees a...07/30/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.415Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander de...07/30/2008Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.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.R.6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in J...07/23/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
H.R.5975To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in ...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.3202To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to members of th...07/16/2008Committee 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.CON.RES.297Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.
07/15/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.1080Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air ...07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6421-6422 Text: CR H6421)
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.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.365Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
06/27/2008Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.R.6070To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the residency of spouses of military pe...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.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.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.6321To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit against income tax to a...06/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1230Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current...06/19/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense ...06/18/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
H.R.6252To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare compet...06/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.5749To provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
06/13/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78...
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.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.1520To establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission, the Hudson-Fulton 400th Com...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.3229To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the Unit...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...06/05/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.R.6199To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in...06/05/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.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.758To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpe...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1157To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute of Env...05/21/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1022Reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
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.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.CON.RES.360Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal t...05/21/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...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.R.6076To amend the Truth in Lending Act to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a...05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.RES.1204Recognizing the goals and ideals of Flag Day in the Republic of Haiti.
05/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.R.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.6005To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governments as S...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.3196To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5472To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther K...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5878To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance...05/07/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.RES.1169Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an inte...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
H.RES.1130Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Natio...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1149Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and...04/30/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.892Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day"...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.1073Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.CON.RES.338Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service....04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.CON.RES.322Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming th...04/28/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.RES.1046Expressing support for the designation of September 2008 as "National Link Awareness Month" and r...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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.CON.RES.292Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
H.R.2831To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1...04/23/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Numb...
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
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.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.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...04/15/2008Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.RES.1095Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil...04/15/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
H.RES.259Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senio...04/14/2008Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.1593To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime...04/09/2008Signed by President.
H.R.2063To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Educa...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
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.865Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nat...04/09/2008Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.265Honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
04/08/2008Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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.310Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
04/02/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1061Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encou...04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1860-1864)
H.R.4544To require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American code t...03/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.3905To provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries, and for othe...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.RES.991Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, ...03/13/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
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.R.5575To require new coal-fired electric generating units to use state-of-the-art control technology to...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.1144To waive the non-Federal share of the cost of certain disaster assistance provided in connection ...03/10/2008For Further Action See Title 3, Sections 3501 and 3502 of H.R.2206.
H.R.1424To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the ...03/07/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
H.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.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.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008