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RUSH, Bobby L., a Representative from Illinois; born in Albany, Dougherty County, Ga., November 23, 1946; attended Marshall High School, Marshall, Ill.; B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Ill., 1974; M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago, Ill., 1994; M.A., McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Ill., 1998; United States Army, 1963-1968; insurance agent; alderman, Chicago, Ill., city council, 1983-1993; deputy chairman, Illinois Democratic Party, 1990; unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Chicago, Ill., 1999; minister; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.4040To establish consumer product safety standards and other safety requirements for children's produ...05/14/2008Mr. Dingell moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (co...
H.R.5806To permit universal service support to schools under the Communications Act of 1934 to be used fo...04/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.5193To award a congressional gold medal to Barry C. Scheck and to Peter Neufeld in recognition of the...03/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.5654To authorize a program to provide grants to youth-serving organizations that carry out child-pare...03/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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.R.5505To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of des...02/29/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.2474To provide for an increased maximum civil penalty for violations under the Consumer Product Safet...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.R.2666To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and...07/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.2182For the relief of Elvira Arellano, Juan Carlos Arreguin, Martin Guerrero Barrios, Maria I. Benite...06/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.2606To amend section 340B of the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount pro...06/07/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1902To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry...05/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
H.CON.RES.108Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring...03/29/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.1321To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve payments under the Medicare clinical l...03/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1320To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television ...03/06/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.958To protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computer...02/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.555To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to presc...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
H.R.600To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale...01/22/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R.18To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
01/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2894To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of th...05/15/2008Considered as unfinished business.
H.R.5395To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in S...05/15/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.980To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their po...05/14/2008Considered by Senate.
H.R.2744To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with re...05/14/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.RES.789Honoring public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities providing se...05/14/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3857)
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.406A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suf...05/13/2008Mr. Baca moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.R.1783To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequat...05/13/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.752To direct Federal agencies to donate excess and surplus Federal electronic equipment, including c...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-625.
H.R.3021To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational a...05/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-623.
H.R.5998To nullify any effectiveness of the August 17, 2007, State health official letter issued by the C...05/08/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1343To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriations for...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1553To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric ...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.5669To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free number...05/07/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.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.RES.1011Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund...05/05/2008Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.493To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance a...05/01/2008Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.
H.R.948To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts an...05/01/2008House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later...
H.R.5689To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggli...05/01/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.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.R.4044To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...04/30/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.4255To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide ...04/30/2008Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
H.RES.49Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/29/2008Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.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.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...04/29/2008Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.5766To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security th...04/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
H.R.3172To exclude certain assets in determining eligibility under the food stamp program, the temporary ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.3395To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote responsible ...04/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.65To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.RES.1153Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
04/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.RES.1124Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National ...04/22/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.3646To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a joint study o...04/16/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.RES.127Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th ...04/16/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.2818To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Epilepsy Centers of Ex...04/15/2008Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.281To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federa...04/14/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 110-581.
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.1237To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance in scre...04/09/2008Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ...
H.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.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.R.3825To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and o...04/08/2008Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-570.
H.R.1108To protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority...04/02/2008Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.1021Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.
04/01/2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
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.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.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.5598To establish a program under which employing offices of the House of Representatives may agree to...03/12/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.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.RES.1007Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of...03/05/2008Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.1019Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the Un...03/04/2008Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.1To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist ...02/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
H.R.5444Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for summer youth employment activities. ...02/14/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.5447To establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress o...02/14/2008Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
H.RES.966Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and signifi...02/14/2008Considered as unfinished business.
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.RES.693Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.
02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
H.R.5180Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the Department of Justice's Edward By...01/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for ...
H.R.1232To establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and ex...01/23/2008Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.CON.RES.198Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the ne...01/23/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.4236To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.
01/16/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.CON.RES.280Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
01/16/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.4060To assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program to ensure that all children ...01/15/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.4611To prohibit racial profiling.
01/14/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3692To authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Ameri...01/11/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
H.R.1645To provide for comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
12/26/2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Section 553 of Title V of Division E of H.R. 2764.
H.R.6An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...12/19/2007Became Public Law No: 110-140.
H.R.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.R.4897To amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve elderly suicide ear...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me...
H.R.4915To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to hospital care for veterans in urban ar...12/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.896Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for pr...12/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3315To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall....12/18/2007Became Public Law No: 110-139.
H.R.4790To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirement...12/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4826To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 88-40 164th Street in Ja...12/18/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.RES.851Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing th...12/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
H.R.4545To target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
12/13/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.1236To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Servic...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
H.R.2601To extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect fees to administer and enforce...12/12/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
H.RES.661Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of...12/11/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.
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.2915To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Health Service Corps Scholarsh...12/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3326To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid cov...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
H.CON.RES.265Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
12/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R.4204To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.
11/16/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4200To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for medical research related t...11/15/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.RES.830Urging health care providers to engage in a strong program to prevent, detect, and treat diabetes...11/15/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3461To establish a public awareness campaign regarding Internet safety.
11/14/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tra...
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.RES.335Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public heal...11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.760Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
11/13/2007Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.RES.810Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.
11/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
H.R.3689To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer Institute...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.4116To provide for the issuance of a veterans health care stamp.
11/08/2007Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on...
H.R.1567To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the prevention, t...11/06/2007Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. C...
H.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.R.3846To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and crimina...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
H.R.3972To amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to exempt from the m...11/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
H.R.4054To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount ...11/01/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.2295To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral...10/31/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
H.R.508To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance fo...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12136-12137)
H.RES.573Recognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise a...10/29/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
H.RES.740Condemning in the strongest terms the attacks on African Union peacekeepers that occurred in Hask...10/29/2007Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.1154To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/26/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
H.R.995To amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the Distri...10/25/2007Signed by President.
H.CON.RES.242Recognizing the two year anniversary of the earthquake that occurred in northern Pakistan in 2005...10/25/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.2825To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 326 South Main Street in...10/24/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3385To establish a task force to examine homelessness in the United States and make recommendations t...10/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
H.R.1975To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under the jurisdiction of the ...10/18/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3481To expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuries.
10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3585To honor of the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for ...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
H.R.2895To establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to p...10/15/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.RES.524Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
10/15/2007Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
H.R.3543To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individu...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.3687To provide lawful permanent resident status to the immediate family members of military service p...10/12/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.RES.735Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiv...10/12/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3799To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be...10/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.3812To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in the effo...10/10/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.106Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects approp...10/10/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1073To amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapt...10/09/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
H.R.694To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R.1055To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision rel...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.1103To codify Executive Order 12898, relating to environmental justice, to require the Administrator ...10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.2828To provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the...10/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
H.R.3195To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
10/04/2007Subcommittee Hearings Held.
H.R.3750To provide for the expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss, and for other...10/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.3743To declare certain children's products containing lead to be banned hazardous substances.
10/03/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.2824To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1052-1053)
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.R.3663To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildl...09/27/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
H.R.1302To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.1400To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic ...09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.1943To provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons.
09/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.178To reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections in correctional facilities, and for other...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10796)
H.R.642To establish a demonstration incentive program within the Department of Education to promote inst...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10786)
H.R.3423To provide that service of the members of the organization known as the United States Cadet Nurse...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.CON.RES.140Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and ...09/25/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.3635To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Re...09/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R.1110To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay...09/20/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.1852To modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to...09/19/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...
H.R.3125To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to designate that their income, e...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3132To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment pr...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3168To establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnersh...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.3391To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to expand family and medical leave for spouses,...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
H.R.3425To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the ...09/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3544To catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
09/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.518Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
09/17/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
H.RES.653Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teac...09/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3533To extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-State fi...09/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.2925To provide a grant program for gifted and talented students, and for other purposes.
09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2928To provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rig...09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3014To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
09/11/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.3337To remove from the Immigration and Nationality Act a provision rendering individuals having HIV i...09/10/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
H.R.601To expand the definition of independent student in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include ho...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10267)
H.R.23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...09/05/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.RES.34A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglic...09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.
H.RES.554Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
09/05/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 554.
H.R.3167To impose a temporary moratorium on the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for personality ...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
H.R.2025To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11033 South State Street...08/09/2007Signed by President.
H.R.3360To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the concurrence of all bordering Stat...08/04/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R.176To authorize the establishment of educational exchange and development programs for member countr...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.180To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R.2750To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary ...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.RES.618Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
08/03/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.607Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's in...08/02/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.RES.121A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan sh...07/30/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
H.RES.551Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurrica...07/30/2007Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
H.R.2929To limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of provi...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.CON.RES.187Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes. ...07/26/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.2660To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to extend the period for filing charges of dis...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2708To amend the Public Health Service Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to req...07/24/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.3160To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties t...07/24/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.CON.RES.139Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of...07/24/2007Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R.2516To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.
07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
H.R.3008To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas. ...07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.RES.563Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for ...07/23/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
H.R.2421To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States...07/19/2007Committee Hearings Held.
H.R.3113To clarify congressional intent with respect to the provision of affordable financial services by...07/19/2007Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.RES.555Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
07/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.760To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces o...07/17/2007Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R.964To protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable inf...07/17/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
H.R.2166To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the method of determining ...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2236To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect breastfeeding by new mothers; to provide for a p...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R.2364To promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers through local and regional ma...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
H.R.2373To provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public scho...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.2392To improve the lives of working families by providing family and medical need assistance, child c...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.RES.406Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as th...07/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
H.R.1688To amend the Social Security Act to provide health insurance coverage for children and pregnant w...