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REYES, Silvestre, a Representative from Texas; born in Canutillo, El Paso County, Tex., November 10, 1944; graduated from Canutillo High School, Canutillo, Tex., 1964; associate degree, El Paso Community College, El Paso, Tex., 1976; attended University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1964-1965; attended University of Texas, El Paso, Tex., 1965-1966; United States Army, 1966-1968; Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1969-1995; member of the Canutillo, Tex., school board, 1968-1969; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.5959To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activi...07/17/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6304To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...07/10/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6041To redesignate the Rio Grande American Canal in El Paso, Texas, as the "Travis C. Johnson Canal"....06/25/2008Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
H.R.5662To enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2082To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activi...03/11/2008On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas an...
H.R.5592To establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for bioterrorism p...03/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.5243For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.
02/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5221For the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena.
01/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.4151To expand the public awareness of science, technology, engineering, and math and encourage Americ...11/09/2007Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.3436To provide for greater judicial discretion in sentencing for certain firearms offenses committed ...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.1696To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration A...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
H.R.3356To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Per...
H.RES.519Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his ...07/23/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.2172To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthoti...06/14/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2196To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for disclosure to consumer...05/07/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.2171To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to provide for disclosure to consumer...05/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
H.R.2068To establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority.
04/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
H.R.1928To provide for a report by the National Academy of Sciences on underrepresentation of certain gro...04/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.R.1611To amend the Small Business Act to improve the 8(a) program.
03/20/2007Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R.1196To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activi...02/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
H.RES.199Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One H...02/27/2007Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1139Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men a...07/22/2008Mr. Abercrombie moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1311Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
07/22/2008Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...07/17/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-762.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...07/17/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...07/17/2008Conference held.
H.R.5235To establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.
07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6034To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and child...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6293To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a discretionary grant pr...07/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
H.R.6388To provide additional authorities to the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other ...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6437To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue i...07/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.3721To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lore...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5517To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, ...07/15/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6064To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.
07/15/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.6314To increase awareness of the existence of and to overcome gender bias in academic science and eng...07/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
H.RES.984Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
07/14/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6416-6417)
H.R.3036To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, an...07/10/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-754.
H.R.6469To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize increased Federal funding for the Organ Procu...07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1315Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
07/10/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.1335Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.
07/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.1312Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation.
07/09/2008Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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.RES.1324Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and co...07/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.195Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be establis...06/27/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3298To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to t...06/26/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.6394To amend the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 to extend Fed...06/26/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1291Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
06/26/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6102-6103)
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.32Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrori...06/25/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
06/24/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.1250Honoring the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field for protecting the po...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
H.CON.RES.358Commending the members of the Nevada Army National Guard and Air National Guard for their service...06/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.R.5954To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans for presumptions of service connection...06/12/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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.2268To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.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.6028To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law a...06/11/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.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.662To establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to investigate a...06/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.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.R.2517To amend the Missing Children's Assistance Act to authorize appropriations, and for other purpose...06/03/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6020To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect the well-being of soldiers and their fami...06/03/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.R.752To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, ...05/22/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove...
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.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.CON.RES.354Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/21/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.5872To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the ...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.RES.1142Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.
05/19/2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.CON.RES.353Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great So...05/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.3397To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental in...05/14/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.1512To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating ...05/12/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.RES.1086Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
05/08/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
H.R.3720To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco,...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3988To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard ...05/07/2008Signed by President.
H.R.364To provide for the establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommitte on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (April 2...
H.R.2774To support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, an...05/06/2008Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 1...
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.1109Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and...05/06/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
H.R.5942To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health care in the United St...05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
H.RES.952Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...05/05/2008Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.R.4883To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for a limitation on the sale, foreclosure...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4884To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guaranty pro...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.5684To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assi...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session 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.5854To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Associ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.5869To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled ...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.R.5825To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member o...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.J.RES.62To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for oth...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
H.RES.1151Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2008 National ...04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.21To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...04/23/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.320Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging...04/18/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5244To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the ext...04/17/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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.3548To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language a...04/15/2008Received in the Senate.
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.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.RES.1020Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, esp...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.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...04/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.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.R.3773To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizi...03/31/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
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.4774To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10250 John Saunders Road...03/28/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.4014To prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
H.R.5315To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of soldiers from World War II.
03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5573To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a lump-sum payment for certain Federal emplo...03/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.RES.1042Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
03/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.20To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosi...03/05/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-430. 9:3...
H.RES.968Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
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.1216To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child i...02/28/2008Signed by President.
H.R.3836To require that funds awarded to States and political subdivisions for the State Criminal Alien A...02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.944Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Ar...02/25/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1010-1013)
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.963Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other p...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.RES.966Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and signifi...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5349To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.
02/13/2008Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question sha...
H.R.5435To address the digital television transition in border states.
02/13/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.CON.RES.294Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense take immediate steps to appoint do...02/13/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.RES.954Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of...02/12/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H820-823)
H.R.5265To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various forms of m...02/07/2008Referred 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.867Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H565-566)
H.RES.942Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
02/06/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H566-570)
H.CON.RES.288Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Repu...02/06/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services,...
H.R.4335To promote youth financial education.
02/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.750Recognizing the noble service of the 147th Fighter Wing on their 90th anniversary.
02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.RES.753Honoring and thanking the soldiers that served the top secret units for the United States Militar...02/01/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.5104To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 15 days.
01/31/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5143To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coor...01/28/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.832Honoring the Texas Water Development Board on its selection as a 2007 recipient of the Environmen...01/28/2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 832.
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.RES.906Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
H.RES.937Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the emergency communications services p...01/23/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.CON.RES.246Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the annive...01/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.4015To provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or s...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.797An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision benefits matters, matters rel...12/26/2007Became Public Law No: 110-157.
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.3974To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 797 Sam Bass Road in Rou...12/26/2007Signed by President.
H.R.2674To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase penalties for violations of child labor...12/24/2007Presented to President.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.3793To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the continued payment to a member of the unifor...12/19/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...